Ma alas - Their Nature and Development (Volume 4) This book deals with the question of what exactly constitutes a 'cell' metaphysically. The cell is viewed as a unit of consciousness that interrelate with other cells to form ma alas of expression. Each such cell can be considered a form of 'self' that has a limited, though valid, body of expression. It is born, sustains a form of activity, and consequently dies when it outlives its usefulness. This mode of analysis is extended to include the myriad forms manifest in the world of phenomena known as sa s ra including the existence and...

This book provides practical background information and teachings on meditation primarily for a Western audience. Through meditation, compassionately focused actions, and group sharing the Heart centre is awakened and Bodhicitta is manifested. For this to occur the development of wisdom is essential. The associated process concerning the path of Initiation into the Mysteries of being/non-being, and the planetary Head centre (Shambhala) shall be provided. The subtleties of the Initiation path will be revealed through an esoteric interpretation of passages from the Bible, as the New Testament...

This book explores chapter 5 of the Bardo Thodol titled "The Spiritual Practice entitled Natural Liberation of Habitual Tendencies." This text incorporates a detailed exposition of the transformation of sa sk ras (consciousness attributes developed through past activity) into enlightenment attributes. This book provides a solid foundation to understanding the force centres (chakras) and the way their powers (siddhis) awaken. The ten stages of the evolution of consciousness are illustrated in correspondence with the doctrine of the Peaceful and Wrathful Deities and how they contribute to the...

Part A dealt with the process of conversion of sa sk ras into enlightenment attributes, whereas this book, Part B explains the nature of those attributes in terms of the natural radiance of the Clear Light of Mind. The various aspects of the conversion of mind into Mind are explicated in this exploration of chapter 4 of the Bardo Thodol, titled 'Natural Liberation through Naked Perception'. This ground-breaking study explains the importance of the Throat and Heart chakras in generating and transmitting attributes of Mind, as well as the zodiacal implications. It also shows how the sections of...

This volume primarily focuses upon the Yogacara-Vijnanavadin concepts of mind and its means of expression such as the various consciousnesses, the nature of the bijas, and the alayavijnana. From this basis, related topics such as the nature of light, the simile of a river with respect to the flow of a consciousness-stream, and the na?is that convey pra?as, are explored. This allows consideration of the attributes of time and certain chakras that exist below the diaphragm. The soul concept then comes into view and its relation to śunyata is revealed.