Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt

Punakha dzong in Bhutan This eclectic profound mantra is based on various spiritual foundations. It is meant to be an invocation of the divine essence of peace, wisdom, and enlightenment. Rooted in the ancient traditions of Vedic and Yogic philosophy, the chant pays homage to Bhūmi Deva, the Earth as a living, sacred entity. It … Continue reading Introduction to the Mantra: Om Bhūmi Devāya Vidmahe Śānti Rūpāya Dhīmahi Tanno Boddhaḥ Prachodayāt

Mandelbrot and Phosphenes: Exploring Patterns in Complexity and Consciousness

Celestial Harmony and Fractals resides in our Nervous System We focus on sacredness. On consciousness. And on the Divine. Here art this intersection we find our phosphenes! The connection between Benoit Mandelbrot's work on fractals and the phenomenon of phosphenes is clearly an interplay between mathematics, natural patterns, and human consciousness. While Mandelbrot's fractals primarily … Continue reading Mandelbrot and Phosphenes: Exploring Patterns in Complexity and Consciousness

Why do we want to sustain attention?

Shunyam Points to Shiva Consciousness at Quinta Quixote Only a Krishnamurti can ask such a question. Why do we want to sustain attention? The Dance of Attention and Inattention: A Path to Self-Remembering Krishnamurti’s exploration of attention reveals profound insights into the nature of consciousness and its relation to our habitual, mechanical state of being. … Continue reading Why do we want to sustain attention?

The Levels of Consciousness

Self-Remembering: The Gateway to True Awareness George Ivanovich Gurdjieff introduced the concept of self-remembering as a central tenet of his teachings, emphasizing its transformative potential in breaking free from the mechanical patterns of everyday life. Self-remembering is not merely a philosophical idea but a direct practice aimed at achieving a higher state of consciousness. It … Continue reading The Levels of Consciousness

Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation

The Significance of Energy-Like Somatic Experiences (ELSEs) in Contemplative Practices So we call them ELSEs. On our VedicVibes website I discuss quite often the so called side-effects of deep meditation. Here we dive into one aspect and relate it to the inner lights you can see during meditation. Throughout the history of contemplative traditions, energy-like … Continue reading Lets look at energy-like somatic experiences (ELSEs) during meditation

Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?

Alan Watts: The Dream of Life and the Nature of Reality Alan Watts, one of the most influential interpreters of Eastern philosophies for a Western audience, uses his characteristic blend of humor and depth to explore profound ideas about existence in this talk. He invites us to imagine the ultimate freedom: being a God capable … Continue reading Be challenged by Alan Watts: what if you are God?

Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?

Breaking Free of Habit: A Deconstruction of Conditioning Krishnamurti’s discourse on habits we include here unveils the intricate mechanisms of the human mind and its propensity to create and sustain patterns. At its core, this talk is a profound exploration of how habits—both physical and psychological—arise and persist due to conditioning, and how awareness can … Continue reading Freeing your self of inner chattering, is that possible?

Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This

Discovering Rigpa – The Essence of Natural Awareness Rigpa: to see Beyond into the clear luminosity of This! The teachings of Tulku Lobsang, as revealed in the video, beautifully encapsulate the essence of Rigpa, the nature of awareness in the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. This profound teaching offers a direct and uncontrived approach to … Continue reading Tulku Lobsang on Rigpa the essence of This

The Essence of Krishnamurti: Deconstructing the Ego and Our Fantasies

A teacher beyond teachers, a real Jnana yogi Jiddu Krishnamurti, one of the most profound thinkers of the 20th century, stood as a towering figure in the realm of spiritual and philosophical inquiry. His teachings were rooted in an unrelenting deconstruction of the illusions that bind humanity—illusions crafted by thought, belief, and the egoic self. … Continue reading The Essence of Krishnamurti: Deconstructing the Ego and Our Fantasies

Krishnamurti on the danger of our human conditioning that ‘me’ is

The ‘Me’ and the Mirage: Krishnamurti’s Radical Insight and the Lens of Mahamudra Krishnamurti's profound exploration of the self delves into the essence of human conditioning and its inherent dangers. His incisive discourse on the ‘me’ as a construct of thought reveals its divisive and destructive tendencies, urging immediate and direct action to transcend this … Continue reading Krishnamurti on the danger of our human conditioning that ‘me’ is