Thanks for a good interview ;-) The way of the spirit. Is not ”one way” It is unlimited, it is endless. And also it has endless possibility, and it is endless in evolution. It cannot be contained in any system (=order out of chaos), as an ”all system” solution.
Regarding the undetermined, unknowable nature of the absolute, I just stumbled upon this neat sentence by Kavitha in Glorious Alchemy : « It is inherently difficult for the mind to grasp the concept of attributelessness, since anything we can possibly imagine is necessarily an attribute. Therefore, even the property or attribute of "nothingness" that is assigned to Siva is Sakti! ».
Thank you so much for these conversations. Some of the subjects discussed in this one are very resonant with my sādhanā, especially the intrinsic qualities of Presence. Yesterday I was reading the chapter about Lalitā in Sally Kempton’s book Awakening Shakti and the paragraph about the Goddess as Kundalini fascinated me, as it echoes my direct experience : « Another way Lalitā Tripurasundari reveals herself is as the emergence of pure Presence, the dynamic alive awareness that experiences life through your body and senses, and yet stands apart from it. », and later about Bliss : « In the deep states of enlightenment celebrated in the Tantras, she expresses herself as the subtle touch of bliss. (…) the Tantric philosopher Abhinavagupta taught that touch is the one sense that does not dissolve in the highest states of awareness. Instead, it morphs into a blissful presence that caresses the inner body, even when all sense of ego and even individuality has disappeared in meditative union. » Although of course the subtle blissful quality of Presence can be experienced in more mundane states of consciousness.
The Qualities of the Absolute part reminds me a lot of tte distinguishment between "supreme siddhis" vs "mundane siddhis". One comes and goes, the other creates a permanent shift
There's the famous christian mystical text , The Cloud of Unknowing . Perhaps the whole "apophatic" tradition is about this unknowable dimension of the Absolute . As Almass , i was also a student of the late Prof Claudio Naranjo.
Another good episode. It would be very interesting to here you talk to Chris Langan about similarities and differences between Tantra and his theory of the "CTMU"
In fact I recorded this interview immediately after a long day of recording an audiobook, and I didn't get time to prepare for it properly... I guess that's what you're hearing.
Beautiful conversation 💎
Thank you for another insightful podcast ❤
Thanks for a good interview ;-)
The way of the spirit. Is not ”one way” It is unlimited, it is endless. And also it has endless possibility, and it is endless in evolution. It cannot be contained in any system (=order out of chaos), as an ”all system” solution.
Its possibilities are infinite.
Thank you! 🙏
An incredible dialogue with two Masters who balance humility with the profound realizations of an integral spiritual vantage point.
Always hungry
Thank you 🌸
Regarding the undetermined, unknowable nature of the absolute, I just stumbled upon this neat sentence by Kavitha in Glorious Alchemy : « It is inherently difficult for the mind to grasp the concept of attributelessness, since anything we can possibly imagine is necessarily an attribute. Therefore, even the property or attribute of "nothingness" that is assigned to Siva is Sakti! ».
Thank you so much for these conversations. Some of the subjects discussed in this one are very resonant with my sādhanā, especially the intrinsic qualities of Presence. Yesterday I was reading the chapter about Lalitā in Sally Kempton’s book Awakening Shakti and the paragraph about the Goddess as Kundalini fascinated me, as it echoes my direct experience : « Another way Lalitā Tripurasundari reveals herself is as the emergence of pure Presence, the dynamic alive awareness that experiences life through your body and senses, and yet stands apart from it. », and later about Bliss : « In the deep states of enlightenment celebrated in the Tantras, she expresses herself as the subtle touch of bliss. (…) the Tantric philosopher Abhinavagupta taught that touch is the one sense that does not dissolve in the highest states of awareness. Instead, it morphs into a blissful presence that caresses the inner body, even when all sense of ego and even individuality has disappeared in meditative union. » Although of course the subtle blissful quality of Presence can be experienced in more mundane states of consciousness.
The Qualities of the Absolute part reminds me a lot of tte distinguishment between "supreme siddhis" vs "mundane siddhis". One comes and goes, the other creates a permanent shift
Different paths to realisation, engaging discussion
There's the famous christian mystical text , The Cloud of Unknowing . Perhaps the whole "apophatic" tradition is about this unknowable dimension of the Absolute . As Almass , i was also a student of the late Prof Claudio Naranjo.
Splendor ⚡️
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❤❤ Thank you!
Another good episode. It would be very interesting to here you talk to Chris Langan about similarities and differences between Tantra and his theory of the "CTMU"
The interviewer needs to be jiggled a bit, the stiffness sort of shaken out, maybe, or loosened up. A bit tight, frozen, time for some warm-ups
In fact I recorded this interview immediately after a long day of recording an audiobook, and I didn't get time to prepare for it properly... I guess that's what you're hearing.