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Tantra. I have become interested in as a way of life.
Reading a fascinating book by Margot Ananda
"Love, Sex and Awakening"
She claims to have experience being One with God through her first experience of love making.
May be so!
I have had an experience of Divine love flowing in this way
The peace that passes all understanding -- Sat Chit Anada
I have joined the web site "Spiritual Singles" in the hope of meeting a future partner interested in the philosophy.
and way of genuine Tantra.
There are ladies particularly in USA who have expressed an interest in meeting however that may not be practical. As yet no one in UK
For a long while I have been interested in the movement of energy in healing modalities, and Tantric therefore interests me. Shiva and Shakti. Ying & Yang.
Everything living comes into being through interaction between Male and Female.
The awakening of Kundalini also led me to investigate Tantra.
On the K awakening, spiritual progress is "controlled" led by Shakti.
Love Chris
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I have always found what I consider to be the primary principle of Tantra to be very intriguing and sensible, which is that the Tantric path to Enlightenment and Selflessness is not achieved through self-denial, but through self-sacrifice.
Self-denial can lead to obsession, repression, self-loathing, self-righteousness and even ill health, as if indulgence of the senses is an unnatural and hateful thing, whereas it is simply part of having a body, respecting it's needs, and living naturally in the material world with an appreciation for the beauty and delights of God's Creation.
Though over-indulgence and addiction are certainly not desirable, achieving a sensible, healthy balanced state and having respect and appreciation for the human body and for Nature are very desirable.
A Tantra initiate can allow a sensible amount of indulgence in the senses with the intention of eventually and naturally achieving desirelessness and detachment with ease, rather than struggle.
Through the Buddhist concept of "right intention" the goal is achieved in a gradual, natural and effective way.
Intention is paramount, as Carlos Castenada's mentor Don Juan Matus emphasized.
...If at the same time self-sacrifice is practiced in service to others with the right intention of thereby achieving Oneness, balance and groundedness are created, which help to achieve Selflessness-- not through repression, but by finding satisfaction through service, and recognition that serving others is serving the Self, the Self that is at the heart of us all.
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Buddhism: If There Is No Self, Who Acts & Receives the Results?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=8oEbX1I-buY
Namaste
Chris
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' BOY Visited by 2500 Yr Old Saint MAHAVATAR BABAJI; Given His SOUL MISSION! '| Paramahamsa Vishwananda ---june 2024--
' In the realm of spiritual journeys and divine encounters, today's episode offers a glimpse into a life filled with profound experiences and mystical insights. Paramahamsa Vishwananda graces our conversation with his presence, sharing the essence of his spiritual path and the encounters that shaped his life. From a young age, he was drawn to spirituality, experiencing visions and divine interactions that set him on a unique course.
Growing up in a Hindu family, spirituality was a natural part of Paramahamsa Vishwananda's life. He recalls how, as a child, he was found in temples, drawn to divine spaces. A pivotal moment in his journey occurred when he encountered a mysterious figure, later revealed to be his master, Babaji. This encounter was not just a meeting but a profound spiritual awakening, where a simple question, "Do you see the light?" led him to witness a radiant vision. "Amazingly, there was a ball of light, like the sun, with a halo of light around it," he recalls.
As he grew, these divine experiences became more frequent and significant. At the age of 14, a transformative event marked a new chapter in his life. Paramahamsa Vishwananda describes a night when a picture of Sai Baba of Shirdi emanated light, leading him into a deep meditation that lasted three days. This event was more than a vision; it was a deep dive into spiritual consciousness, altering his perception and guiding him towards his life's mission.
Please enjoy my conversation with Paramahamsa Vishwananda.'
Timecodes:
0:00 - Episode Teaser
1:28 - Spiritual Journey
7:32 - Meeting Babaji
13:27 - Who is Babaji?
30:33 - What to look for in a Guru?
35:56 - What is the role of a Guru?
43:50 - The future of humanity's consciousness
46:44 - How do we get over fear?
53:01 - How Kriya Yoga began
56:02 - Spirituality, science, and near-death experiences.
1:02:25 - What happens when we pass?
1:03:04 - What is Samadhi?
1:07:19 - Living a fulfilled life
1:08:05 - Advice to young Guru Ji
1:09:12 - Definition of God
1:10:00 - What is love?
1:10:59 - Vision of World Peace
1:11:55 - Ultimate purpose of life
1:12:07 - Guru Ji's work
1:12:18 - Guru Ji's Message
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'Why Am I Not Excited About Non Duality Anymore?' 16 Mar 2025 #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness
'A man says that when he first discovered non-duality, he was filled with a sense of joy and excitement. Why does he no longer feel the same enthusiasm for the non-dual understanding?
Rupert says: ‘When we first hear about non-duality, it’s exciting and elating. We experience a heightened sense of understanding, appreciation and enthusiasm because it’s in contrast with our old life of anxiety and sorrow.
‘But after a while it becomes our natural state, so we’re not elated about it all the time. Because we’ve lost the memory of the old sorrow, conflict and anxiety, we no longer have that experience to contrast it with. It just becomes our natural ease of being – not bliss or ecstatic joy, but peace or quiet joy.’' 0:00 Lost Interest in Non-Duality
2:09 Feeling Unenthusiastic About Spirituality
3:42 Being at Peace
5:12 Ease Becomes Our Natural State
6:37 Peace or Quiet Joy
9:18 A Return to Simplicity
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(BBC)Interview with Jiddu Krishnanurti about Enlightenment.-
---28min-21 Aug 2021
'This video gives some inkling about Krishnamurti's teaching and the general philosophy behind it. In this inteview K gives the life's philosophy and his intent behind schools run by his foundation whole over the world. Very interesting and enlightning understanding about K's teachings. Since it was issued by BBC the video would be available for short duration for students of K's teachings as it would infringe the publisher's rights.'
Truly brilliant nuggets of wisdom in here which apply especially today as we are on the edge of a major awakening. Excuse me for bumping this! Thanks Gini! :Avalon:
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Tantra. I have become interested in as a way of life.
Reading a fascinating book by Margot Ananda
"Love, Sex and Awakening"
She claims to have experience being One with God through her first experience of love making.
May be so!
I have had an experience of Divine love flowing in this way
The peace that passes all understanding -- Sat Chit Anada
I have joined the web site "Spiritual Singles" in the hope of meeting a future partner interested in the philosophy.
and way of genuine Tantra.
There are ladies particularly in USA who have expressed an interest in meeting however that may not be practical. As yet no one in UK
For a long while I have been interested in the movement of energy in healing modalities, and Tantric therefore interests me. Shiva and Shakti. Ying & Yang.
Everything living comes into being through interaction between Male and Female.
The awakening of Kundalini also led me to investigate Tantra.
On the K awakening, spiritual progress is "controlled" led by Shakti.
Love Chris
Excellent read on the actual origins of Tantra - spoiler alert :) nothing to do with sex....
Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition
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Helena Blavatsky Wrote This FORGOTTEN BOOK Just Before She Died: The Voice of the Silence
Lifted Veils
7.7K subscribers
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Mar 14, 2025
Helena Blavatsky & Theosophy
"The Voice of the Silence is one of Helena Blavatsky’s last gifts to humanity and contains instructions for awakening dormant spiritual powers hidden inside each and every one of us. Madame Blavatsky wrote this forgotten book just years before she passed, revealing the ancient keys to awaken your innate divine consciousness and allowing you to re-establish your unbreakable connection to the universe.
We will unveil the hidden wisdom of Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's final masterpiece and decode her powerful Theosophical teachings, containing the practical keys to transcending ordinary consciousness and accessing higher realms of awareness.
Are you prepared to awaken the spiritual powers you were born with? Your divine birthright awaits."
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to The Voice of the Silence
1:00 The Voice of Nada - The Soundless Sound
1:35 Ancient Mystery School Origins
2:50 Hidden Wisdom & Quantum Consciousness
3:26 Blavatsky's Map of Higher Consciousness
4:05 The Mind is The Great Slayer of the Real
6:02 The Seven Paramitas - Spiritual Gateways
8:48 Two Paths: Liberation & Bodhisattva
10:40 The Silver Thread - Divine Connection
12:34 The Destructor - Your Shadow Self
14:51 Transformation: The Diamond-Soul
16:19 Spiritual Awakening in Modern Times
17:11 Helena Blavatsky's Final Gift to Humanity
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"....allowing you to re-establish your unbreakable connection to the universe."
Unbreakable, yes. So why would one need to re-establish what has never been broken?
Suppose never having digressed from the Universe is not much of a story/ journey.
Creativity captivates.
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Poorly worded, but I imagine the book by Blatvasky is not.
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"....allowing you to re-establish your unbreakable connection to the universe."
Unbreakable, yes. So why would one need to re-establish what has never been broken?
Suppose never having digressed from the Universe is not much of a story/ journey.
Creativity captivates.
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Im very happy to see people posting on this thread -- it was originated so that people could interact with different and same opinion on spirituality.
My eyesight not great so typing a challenge, but I check here regularly.
Thanks to all who post here and visitors.
Namaste Chris
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I love the joy and simplicity with which this man communicates what others make seem serious and complicated.
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In this half-day meditation workshop with renowned meditation expert Mingyur Rinpoche, learn how meditation can develop skills for greater peace in daily life.
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---''In this episode we meet Yogiraj Siddhanath, a Himalayan master of Kundalini Kriya Yoga who has dedicated his life to awakening consciousness and spreading inner peace. Speaking with profound clarity and intensity, Yogiraj shares ancient yogic wisdom on the stages of Samadhi, the purification of the mind, and what true spiritual perfection entails. He offers a deep dive into the mystical science of yoga—not just as physical exercise but as a complete inner technology for transforming mass into energy, and energy into divine consciousness.
Yogiraj also discusses the dissolution of ego, the dawn of a new humanity, and how our souls evolve through lifetimes toward enlightenment. His teachings are direct transmissions that go beyond words—resonating in both heart and spirit. With decades of experience and presence, he invites listeners into deeper awareness and spiritual inquiry.
Please enjoy my episode with Yogiraj Siddhanath 🩵
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Timestamps For The Episode 🎙️
00:00 Teaser
01:21 What is spiritual perfection?
02:20 The alchemy of transformation
04:42 From mass to energy to light to consciousness
06:30 What is Samadhi really?
09:45 Misconceptions about pranayama
11:58 The power of pratyahara and withdrawal of senses
14:15 Concentration as exclusive attention
16:07 Meditation vs. concentration
18:25 The four stages of Samadhi explained
20:00 Christ consciousness and merging with form
23:42 A message to the Wisdom From North community
26:05 The dawn of a new humanity
38:49 What is the still point of eternity?
53:59 The deeper meaning of life is… life.
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Good news. I have found love through Spiritual Singles -- Elizabeth was living in Namaste Non-Duality village, in Mexico. Suffice to say, we are well-matched.
She has written an excellent book -- from her heart.
The link below.
Thanks to all who post and visit here
Love Chris
https://www.amazon.co.uk/OWN-SELF-TR.../dp/B0C1DG1J43
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You can find Elizabeth Powers on Facebook where speaks of our romance -- She is a very talented woman.
Thanks to all
Love Chris
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I am very happy for you, dear friend.
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Im quite just now -- this sums up where I am at
All is good -- all is GOD
Love Chris
https://youtube.com/watch?v=aG_E4UnGWp8
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Hi Chris. “Individuation”, first time I’ve heard that word. The way the narrator describes it, it’s like you either have it or you don’t. There is no process to gain it, and no mention of ego weaknesses yet to be conquered. It feels like an identity of superiority over folks who just get along with their lives.
I have only watched abt 9 min (L=23:38). Plus I have read a bunch of the YT comments. The vibe is divisive, like get me away from these morons.
You say you are “quite just”. Does that mean you rate yourself better than people who seem to you to be unjust, or even just just? Seems like a kind of ego trip. Who are you to judge?
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Im quite just now -- this sums up where I am at
All is good -- all is GOD
Love Chris
Great to hear from you, Chris.https://i.imgur.com/pJjXOzt.gif
Thank you for sharing the video: “Why Spiritually Awake People Are Quietly Disappearing from Society – Carl Jung”
The response speaks volumes. In just 8 days, the video has drawn over 342,000 views and 2,197 comments, despite the Intueas YouTube channel having only 14,000 subscribers.
Clearly, the message has struck a deep chord with many. It’s a testament to how strongly people are resonating with this theme. One that feels especially timely and quietly powerful.
Continued peace, health and love,
Paula :heart:
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Hi Chris. “Individuation”, first time I’ve heard that word. The way the narrator describes it, it’s like you either have it or you don’t. There is no process to gain it, and no mention of ego weaknesses yet to be conquered. It feels like an identity of superiority over folks who just get along with their lives.
I have only watched abt 9 min (L=23:38). Plus I have read a bunch of the YT comments. The vibe is divisive, like get me away from these morons.
You say you are “quite just”. Does that mean you rate yourself better than people who seem to you to be unjust, or even just just? Seems like a kind of ego trip. Who are you to judge?
The Budah said --"Put no head above your own" Considering God is the totality --there is no other to put ones head above, Love Chris
