Category: Consciousness & Philosophy

Exploring the Depths of Consciousness: Edmund Husserl’s Natural Attitude versus Phenomenological Attitude

26 Dec 2023

In performing the phenomenological reduction, phenomenology challenges our assumptions about an objective reality external to consciousness. Instead, it reveals a dynamic and mutually dependent interplay between the subject and the world, with the lifeworld serving as the shared horizon of our collective experiences. In adopting the phenomenological attitude, we embark on a journey that transcends the mundane and unveils the profound mysteries of consciousness, inviting us to explore the depths of our subjective worlds and the interconnectedness that binds us all. In the final analysis, a successful entry into the phenomenological attitude coincides with the realization that while as empirical egos we appear to be living in the world, as transcendental ego, it is the world that lives within us, a world that is constantly constructed and simultaneously lived as the field of play for consciousness itself. … More Exploring the Depths of Consciousness: Edmund Husserl’s Natural Attitude versus Phenomenological Attitude

Transcendental Experience: Moving Beyond States and Illusions

21 Dec 2023

Turiya, the timeless reality within and beyond waking, dreaming, and dreamless states, isn’t a distant goal but a constant presence in our daily lives. Imagine experiencing undifferentiated awareness amid the hustle of the waking world, breaking through illusions that once obscured our true reality.

This journey isn’t about withdrawal; it’s about engagement from a transcendent perspective. Relationships transform as compassion deepens, conflicts lose their grip, and a sense of interconnectedness prevails.

Guided by teachings, we navigate this path not toward progress but a recognition of what has always been. Turiya isn’t a destination; it’s a lived reality that integrates profound insights into the fabric of our existence. … More Transcendental Experience: Moving Beyond States and Illusions

Metaphysics of Light & Spiritual Realization

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the parallels between light and the nature of the Self. This post delves into the invisible essence of light, drawing connections with the unseen Self. As the narrative unfolds, it reveals the interdependence of form and light, echoing the relationship between the Self and non-self elements. Shifting focus to the nature of reality, the post replaces “Being” with the tangible concept of reality. Concluding with spiritual realization as a transformative process of intuitive recognition, the reader is invited to contemplate the intricate interplay between light, perception, and the essence of the Self. … More Metaphysics of Light & Spiritual Realization

Exploring the Depths of Nondual Reality & States of Consciousness: Shankara’s Commentary on Mandukya Upanishad

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a transformative journey through the Mandukya Upanishad with Adi Shankara’s profound insights. Explore the essence of Aum, the Atman’s four quarters, and the transcendent Turiya. Shankara’s timeless wisdom invites you to transcend ordinary perceptions and discover the unchanging reality within. Embrace unity, dispel diversity, and dive into self-discovery. Enriched by Shankara’s guidance, the Mandukya Upanishad beckons you to uncover timeless truths and dance with the eternal rhythm of Aum. Ready to embark on the path to self-realization? Explore the wisdom of Mandukya Upanishad now. … More Exploring the Depths of Nondual Reality & States of Consciousness: Shankara’s Commentary on Mandukya Upanishad

The Art of Self-Creation: Unleashing the Power of Imagination

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a journey into the captivating realm of self-creation through the extraordinary force of imagination. Explore how the boundless landscapes of our minds become the canvas on which we paint the vibrant tapestry of our desired selves. This post delves into the profound impact of harnessing imagination as the architect of personal transformation. Discover the keys to sculpting the version of yourself you aspire to be, using imagination as the guiding force in this exhilarating odyssey of self-discovery and realization. … More The Art of Self-Creation: Unleashing the Power of Imagination

How to use our inner chaos to lead a better life and become who we’re meant to be

3 Jul 2023

To move out of the looming chaos, we can pay attention to the loudest call that’s drawing our attention to itself; in most cases it’s very simple and is something in our most immediate environment and time-zone. Perhaps cleaning something up, writing the next blog post, renewing the car’s annual inspection, etc.. It’s only when our immediate environment (both mental and physical) is in a state of relative order that we can get a more stable long-term vision of our life and the next right step toward it. When we make our day a relatively clean day, not only do we allow the next layer of possibilities to shines forth, we also create more positive emotions through these meaningful actions, emotions that are conducive to more meaningful actions that can exponentially improve our situation. … More How to use our inner chaos to lead a better life and become who we’re meant to be

Phenomenological Reduction: A Way To Transcend the World

14 Jun 2023

In performing the Phenomenological Reduction, we do not deny the existence of the world and hour human cover but rather get to see them as what they are, as a persistent Heraclitean flux of appearances that contain within them being-sense, the sense of independent existence, which we simply have accepted and are captivated by them through this acceptedness. As Fink says in CM, “in actuality the world just is not, what alone is is only transcendental subjectivity and its constitutive life, the life of performing acts of meaning.” … More Phenomenological Reduction: A Way To Transcend the World

What is Nonduality: Perspectives on Nondual Realization

10 Apr 2023

In nondual realization, there’s no phenomena experienced apart from pure or transcendental consciousness. There’s no me and you, no I set up against a world. So, it’s in that sense that it’s a non-worldly experience and not an other-worldly experience. There’s no such thing as another world; everything is here and now but only concealed by an apparent diversity of phenomena. In fact, the experience of being-human-in-the-world is nothing but a notion, a sheer idea having the same nature as that of a daydream; this very notion has apparently blocked the seeing of nonduality which is right in front of us and always present and available. … More What is Nonduality: Perspectives on Nondual Realization

Finding the Real in Ecstasy: The Metaphysics of Joy

20 Mar 2023

We need only reflect on our own daily experience to see that much of suffering, I mean the unnecessary and avoidable suffering, is the result of attachment to what’s pleasant and aversion to what’s unpleasant. Perhaps if we have a bad day where we don’t feel great, we’ve made it what it is in contrast … More Finding the Real in Ecstasy: The Metaphysics of Joy