Attachement is Confinement
‘ TOSS ATTACHMENT FOR BODY ASIDE,REALIZING I AM EVERYWHERE.ONE WHO IS EVERYWHERE IS JOYOUS. THINKING NO THINGWILL LIMITED-SELF UNLIMIT. -Vijnana Bhairava (Vigyan Bhairav Tantra) Don’t deceive yourself There is a deep attachment to the body – bound to be, it is natural. You have been…
Importance of Current & Lineage
We are witnessing a huge amount of people beginning to awaken and it is beautiful to see many are being propelled on this inward journey. Though what is also noticed is the fact that most who are in the initial stages of their process begin…
Sādhanā of introspection
Sādhanā of introspection The Sādhanā of introspection strengthens our relationship and compassion with external circumstances. Of course, there are times when isolation is somewhat necessary, but it is our inner attitude, our inner experience that is of most importance. If peacefulness blossoms within us, we…
The Advaita Philosophy Of Sri Sankara
Introduction The first systematic exponent of the Advaita is Gaudapada, who is the Parama-Guru (preceptor’s preceptor) of Sri Sankara. Govinda was the disciple of Gaudapada. He became the preceptor of Sankara. Gaudapada has given the central teaching of Advaita Vedanta in his celebrated Mandukya Karikas….
THE METAPHYSICAL BACKGROUND OF TRIKA PHILOSOPHY
The ultimate Reality is variously designated as Anuttara, Cit, Caitanya, Purna or Para Samvid, Siva, Paramasiva, Paramesvara, and Atman; that is, it is the Supreme, higher than which there is nothing, ineffable and indescribable, pure Consciousness, Self-consciousness, integral or supreme Experience, the benign One, the…
Kashmir Shaivism’s Fifteen Verses of Wisdom
Bodhapancadasika by Abhinavagupta, translated by Swami Lakshmanjoo with commentary 1. The brilliance of the One Being’s light does not vanish in external light or in darkness because all light and darkness resides in the supreme light of God Consciousness. com: Τhe light of a candle is…
States and Stations
5 VEILS MADE OF CONSCIOUSNESS Although theses states or stations will be presented in a linear way, they can and do often times appear as non-linear, without necessarily any particular order. There is no linear chronological order. First State or Station Or Veil – Thought…
THE MISSING PATH IN MODERN NEW AGE SEEKERS
All classical nondual traditions that arose in Central Asia such as Śaivism, Vajrāyana, Dzogchen, Dao, emphasize certain aspects of the tradition as “objects of refuge” or essential aspects of the tradition one must immerse in, and commit to, if one is to truly become realized…
Kundalini & Sexual Energy
Based on elements of the Trika Shaivism’s oldest scriptures, the “Tantraloka” and the authors own natural awakening, this article describes how the kundalini transforms the body’s sexual energetic system which can lead to higher states of consciousness. The non-dualistic vision proposed by the Trika Shaivism…
Anupaya
Methodless Method BEYOND THE METHODS Thoughtlessness is called shambhavopaya. One-pointedness is called shaktopaya. Concentration on and with the support of mantra and breathing and all other elements is called anavopaya. Above and beyond all of these is anupaya.It is called anupaya, meaning “no upaya”. It…
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