Among the classical meditative practices of early Buddhism, the fire kasina (tejo kasina) stands out as a direct doorway into the experience of inner light. At once ancient and strikingly modern, this method, originally described in the Visuddhimagga, invites the practitioner to gaze deeply into the glowing presence of fire, then close the eyes and … Continue reading The Fire Kasina and the Yoga of the Inner Light
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Endogenous DMT: The Hidden Bridge Between Phosphenes and Hyperspace
In recent years, research into the mind’s hidden landscapes has taken an unexpected turn — back inside the brain itself. For decades, explorers of consciousness have wondered why certain states — deep meditation, breathwork, near-death experiences — seem to unlock intense visions of light, tunnels, fractals, and archetypal realms so vivid they rival waking reality. … Continue reading Endogenous DMT: The Hidden Bridge Between Phosphenes and Hyperspace
Light with All Senses: Revelations in DMT Hyperspace and the Gradual Vision of Phosphenes
In the inner territories of human consciousness, we sometimes find ourselves in realms that language struggles to describe, spaces where visions speak in synesthetic tongues, where light is not merely seen but felt, heard, and known all at once. One of the most dramatic thresholds to this “ultrasubjective hyperspace” is the powerful molecule DMT. For … Continue reading Light with All Senses: Revelations in DMT Hyperspace and the Gradual Vision of Phosphenes
Beyond the Veil: DMT, Hyperspace, and the Ultrasubjective Realms
It is a striking pattern in modern entheogenic culture: again and again, those who inhale DMT speak of departing the world they know, and stepping into what they call “hyperspace.” In countless user reports, this hyperspace is not just a fanciful hallucination but an entire state of being that feels more real than ordinary waking … Continue reading Beyond the Veil: DMT, Hyperspace, and the Ultrasubjective Realms
Bhava Spandana: The Inner Resonance of the Own Body and Being
A meditative path through subtle body vibrations After starting and sinking in meditation sometimes a gentle tingling, a shimmering starts. It may begin in the feet, move slowly like a warm tide up through the legs, and then wash through the whole body like a wave of quiet light. This experience, often unnamed in modern … Continue reading Bhava Spandana: The Inner Resonance of the Own Body and Being
Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
When Unusual Experiences Happen: How Can We Talk About Them? Have you ever had a strange experience that didn’t quite fit into the usual boxes of science or psychology? Maybe you saw lights with your eyes closed, felt time slow down or speed up, sensed something shift inside your body, or felt energy moving through … Continue reading Meditation and Unusual Experiences!
The Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
Contemporary yoga and meditation circles increasingly reference the “Kutastha” or “Spiritual Eye” as a visionary apex of meditative experience. Popularized through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda and echoed by modern Kriya Yoga practitioners like J.C. Stevens, Forrest Knutson, and others, this vision is described with striking visual uniformity: a radiant golden ring, surrounding an indigo … Continue reading The Kutastha Vision and the Inner Stargate: A Phenomenological Analysis of the “Spiritual Eye”
Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
It was during a recent deep dive into an old, leather-bound, 20-volume series titled Historia Universal de Guilherme Oncken – a magnificent 19th-century universal history – that I stumbled upon a truly thrilling discovery. On page 15 of Volume 2, illustrating the "Sepulchre of Midas," I found not a burial mound as I might have … Continue reading Ancient Echoes: Phosphenes in Stone
Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
Understanding the Light Behind Your Closed Eyes GENERAL QUESTIONS What are phosphenes?Phosphenes are spontaneous light phenomena that appear without external visual input. They can look like sparks, swirling colors, geometric patterns, or fields of glowing light—often seen with closed eyes or in darkness. These visuals are generated by the visual system itself, especially the retina … Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions About Phosphenes
The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
In order to go the dzochgen quick recognition path, some meditations have been delivered by the ancient ones. One is the lion's pose. Some details about this amazing phosphene meditation. Building on my understanding of the effortless path in Dzogchen, I've come to appreciate the profound significance of its sky-gazing practices, which aren't about forcing … Continue reading The Lion Position while engaging in the blue sky staring meditation
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