pema

Thanks for the input Michael. Perhaps from my previous training I had found a very strong fire within the moon, and in my psyche had oriented the moon as being the partially separated feminine and subconscious of the Earth. Delving into the depths of this yin and subconscious I was finding the fire of transformation able to balance the yin of the…[Read more]

Patrick,

I see where you are coming from, and it’s interesting how our psyches arrange things. For me, for some reason, I don’t see moon as separate from the Earth. Perhaps it is from a grade school science textbook drawing that I can still remember that posited that the moon came from the Earth as the Earth was rapidly spinning during its…[Read more]

Good to hear from you Patrick!

The tonal aspect is very helpful. I drove my kidneys too hard over the past few years of residency and as I have been tuning in lately, I have noticed that my weakened kidney energy has resulted in some tinnitus. I am on a home practice retreat this week, and am doing some rebuilding/nourishing. Deep listening…[Read more]

Looking forward to sun-moon this summer. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds on a beautiful sacred property that was designed according to Vastu. If I am not mistaken, this place was designed according to Vedic proportions and orientations. It will be like bringing the water primary practices to a land organized by fire primary methods.…[Read more]

Hey Michael,

I was looking at the new retreat schedule,and it looks like a number of retreats will be starting on Fridays. Is this Friday night or Friday morning? The previous retreats started on the evening of the first day if I remember correctly.

Thanks,

Brian

I too have been having experiences with the Earth grid mapping out and resonating with my body as I have gone deeper into substance and have been working with the dark mother. I wonder if there is something collective going on.

Pema

I agree with you both that integration is the essential point. The most useful part of my post is probably the segment about having ‘gaps’ in the system. I have seen in myself and others unfortunate results of such ‘dead zones of awareness and resonance’ manifesting in behavior and health. Listening to the nature of my blind spots (at the least…[Read more]

I agree with you both that integration is the essential point. The most useful part of my post is probably the segment about having ‘gaps’ in the system. I have seen in myself and others unfortunate results of such ‘dead zones of awareness and resonance’ manifesting in behavior and health. Listening to the nature of my blind spots (at the least…[Read more]

Hey all,

I’ve been away for awhile, but have checked out the recent postings. I wanted to start a small thread to check out your experiences and insights on arranging a ‘universal energy body.’ For a number of years I struggled a bit working between Western Magickal, Hindu, Tibetan, and Taoist practices that I felt all had worth, and probably…[Read more]

Nei dan,

This quote from Michael summarizes my basic point:

The tools a magician use employ exactly the same principles, only they are directed at a particular end. If the end is selfish (in the negative sense) and harms others, the effects are mirrored back to the magician – but others meanwhile may have suffered.

I am relatively young…[Read more]

Nei dan,

Sorry the above post didn’t come through completely for some reason. The part that made it got the main point across though. The second part just mentioned being aware of using techniques to ‘bind spirits’ or subjugate them, and how that can backfire in REALLY bad ways. Also be aware of rituals in which you may be bargaining or making…[Read more]

Nei dan,

I can’t speak to the Taoist perspective on this, but I suspect it is similar to the following Western perspective.

In the Western Magickal tradition, there comes a point where one takes the oath of obligation. It’s somewhat like a very serious bodhisatta vow, in which you commit to completing the ‘Great Work’ and acting ONLY for…[Read more]

Nei dan,

I can’t speak to the Taoist perspective on this, but I suspect it is similar to the following Western perspective.

In the Western Magickal tradition, there comes a point where one takes the oath of obligation. It’s somewhat like a very serious bodhisatta vow, in which you commit to completing the ‘Great Work’ and acting ONLY for…[Read more]

Thanks for the link Rex. I’ve been away taking my boards for a few days. Also thanks to Trunk for his insight from the Taoist perspective. I have practised mainly in the Nyingma tradition and have been able to work the Taoist practices along side because they so mirror the dzogchen path. The teachers that I have worked with, however, are rather…[Read more]

Fajin,

I have wondered about the relationship between the kan and li practices of Taoism and the tummo practice of the six yogas. I have limited experience with both and am planning on studying the lesser kan and li this summer. I know that others have had some experience with both traditions on this site and I welcome their input on this…[Read more]

I have some experience with these devices that use sound and light to induce various states of consciousness. Some of the earlier models were quite expensive and in recent years the price has dropped considerably. Research surged initially and then fell off until recently they have been looking into the devices as treatment for ADHD. The science…[Read more]

Thanks Michael, I plan on attending the retreat to learn the lesser kan and li this summer. I have been working on the fundamentals for the past few years and am trying to lay a good foundation before moving on to the kan and li. I appreciate your insight,

Pema

Thanks for the input… Pema

I’m glad that you got the pun. There is a new overt society of the inner smile that is gradually forming. With a little effort and persistence, this inner revolution will dissolve world domination as we know it.

On another note, I have read Mantaak Chia’s ‘Stress and Vitality with the inner smile’ but I haven’t read the ‘Cosmic Inner Smile.’ I…[Read more]

I have been interested in how the sacred geometric forms map onto the body and correlate with channels.

I have seen a number of practitioners get into the abstract aspects of sacred geometry and number, and have no way to ground these dimensions into their bodies/substance. One can skillfully work the mental plane to effect alchemical…[Read more]