Category: Spirituality & Mysticism

Meditations on the 5th dimension of existence

The Children of Cain

22 Apr 2024

The elder, breaking his vow of silence after 146 years, said to Alexei, “you’ve come to my room and prayed at my feet more than the other monks in this monastery. Now, I shall speak to you, the son of Cain! It’s not your prayers that compelled me to speak; what compelled me to break silence is that which compelled you to ceaselessly pray; it’s rising wave in all of us, felt in the core of our Being, that compels the collective impulse. I, too, speak because this wave is reaching a threshold in our time.” … More The Children of Cain

Boston Cream Doughnuts

20 Mar 2024

All is He, and He’s none other than the Self, the very seeing, the very hearing, etc.. So, detecting fault is faulty detecting.” The Shaykh slipped into the golden silence before he continued, “In agreement with our doctrine, what one sees is none other than He (wherever you turn, there’s the Face of God), and He’s none other than the seeing Self, and hence what one sees is none other than the Self. A man who sees defect is seeing himself, and lacking wisdom, he thinks the defect is outside of himself and attached to this or that object or person. Only if he knew the doctrine by heart, and knew that the Self is free of all defects, he’d instantly recognize that in seeing defect he’s not seeing at all. If you can’t grasp the significance of all this, contemplate the two ways the eyes can see and comprehend a doughnut, and that’s the way of the knowers of the truth. And if you abandon even that and rise to the level of the lovers of truth, you’ll see that the lovers care not about the nature of a doughnut but rather drop away their reason to taste and take pleasure in the sweetness of the doughnut. And here’s a little secret for you: the Elect have favored the Boston Cream.” … More Boston Cream Doughnuts

The Dance of Names

29 Jan 2024

Everything and everyone is here; the names make them seem far away What’s gone, too, is here; we just call it “gone” and think it “gone.” What’s to come, has always been; we just call it “not yet” and think its name. Near and far, here and there, now and then: these are Its names, … More The Dance of Names

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

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

What’s Mine & What’s Grace

14 Mar 2023

Moreover, there are times that even the “I” is taken away from me without me being the one giving it away, and then returned to me without me being able to even ask for it, and that’s the state of dreamless sleep. So, even with regard to my existence, I’m neither its possessor nor its support. My existence, too, is given to me and present as transcendentally as any other thing such as a desire to do good or the power to carry it out. … More What’s Mine & What’s Grace