Bringing the Most Holy into the Body - A Practice

CONSECRATION and INSTANTIATION of The HOLY HOST IN HEART

This is a very sacred practice and must be treated as such. Very often the angels will come when you do this.  You are calling the most pure, sacred, and most holy, it is a gift beyond words, beyond the denseness of world.

Now center your awareness at or above the crown center inhale Hu - The Holy Spirit - feeling it descending as a sacred white dove of light through the Crown and into the Throat Chakra (as a Zikr you would repeat aloud Hu feeling it descent down through the crown to the throat).

Then in the most pristine, pure, awaiting sepulcher of the Throat Center we feel Hu transformed into The Most Holy of Holies - Quddus.  Now the vibration Hu changes and manifests as Quddus.

So next you exhale Quddus in the Throat Center, feeling the most holy, sacred light of the Holy Spirit permeating in the Throat Center (as a Zikr you repeat Quddus aloud feeling it vibrate fully in the Throat Center).  It is here that the awaiting Host (essence) of our being is consecrated by the Most Holy One Quddus.

Finally we gently inhale "KUN" (To Be) feeling Quddus descending as sacredness and blessing into our Heart (as a Zikr we simply say KUN in the heart).  Here the Holy Spirit affirms the sacredness of life and instantiates Quddus as a living sacred presence in our Heart, we feel the Divine Presence fully manifesting in us - body, heart and soul.

Quite simply then this practice is:

1.      Inhaling Hu at the crown;

2.      Exhaling Quddus into the throat;

3.      Inhaling KUN into the Heart

This practice can be done as a cycle several times until we feel so alive and permeated with sacredness and the presence of holy spirit that all words and thoughts stops as we bask in the light and presence the holiness and sacredness of God, which is ever behind all existence but must be protected from defilement.

Evolving Respect - The Station of Adab

The first sign of an evolving spirit is shown in practicing respect and tolerance for the superstitions, customs and beliefs of others.

Then there comes a stage where one evolves to a point where one feels a real sense of freedom - free from all those constricting, limiting customs, superstitions and beliefs of others. It is a wonderful feeling!

But here it is that our evolving spirit must make a transition, from 'practicing respect' for the customs and beliefs of others, to 'seeing oneself as another', and also to seeing life and others as living manifestations of God.

Ironically, if one does not pay attention to this "second transition", one risks becoming very unforgiving, callous and inconsiderate toward others due to the very sense of freedom one feels. Right? It's because that sense of freedom engenders some sense detachment, some lack of attention to the limitations or predicament of others. 

Oh yes, and the other thing here is to also watch out for the trap of 'spiritual pride', where we secretly (almost sub-consciously) feel superior to others all the while thinking we are respecting their beliefs and customs. 

Adab (true consideration) is really not about how "I" see and feel about another, or a situation; but rather in seeing how the other(s) feel about it. Adab comes in seeing with the eyes of the other. When we are in the state of Adab we know it because we feel a sense of deep love and appreciation for life - I suppose this is one way to tell if it is real. 

Paradoxically, the way we make this transition, is by continuing to work on healing our heart and loving ourselves for this is what allows the heart to open an grow. It is the continued opening of the heart and growing of the love element in us that guides us in making this natural transition naturally.

When we are seeing others as ourselves (which admittedly comes and goes), then respect and consideration is our natural way of being and no longer a practice or observance. 

In conclusion however, it must be noted that by living Adab we do not loose our freedom and become again limited by others' superstitions, customs and beliefs. Nor do we fail to act/speak for Justice against what we know is wrong or unjust. So we practice acting/speaking with compassionate action rather than impulsive-reaction, we also know when to act and when not to act, and finally in acting we protect ourselves and others by asking it to be tempered with Inshallah, God's Will. 

Thus, even our speech/action in the world is done with as much respect and consideration as possible given the situation. 

"Send Thy Peace Oh Lord, that we may think, act and speak harmoniously... Send Thy Peace Oh Lord, that we may endure all and tolerate all in the thought of Thy Grace and Mercy."

White Tara

White Tara is a female Bodhisattva who embodies the motivation of Compassion, being known as Compassionate Mother of Long Life. Her blessing, to those who ask her, will bestow long life, good fortune, and wisdom. It is said "living beings receive Tara blessings as swiftly as the wind moves because she is the manifestation of the wind element of all Buddhas." White Tara gives to us so that we might give to the world. By thinking like this, we can solve our problems, experience a peaceful, happy mind all the time, and become a source of inspiration for everyone we meet.

White Tara Mantra
Oṃ Tāre Tuttāre Ture Mama Ayuḥ Punya Jñānā Puṣtiṃ Kuru Svāhā

Mama - mine, means that I would like to possess the following qualities
Ayuh - long life
Punya - merit that comes form living life ethically. [in Tibetan: pune]
Jnana - wisdom [in Tibetan: gyana]
Pushtim - increase [in Tibetan: puntin]
Kuru - do so! do it now!
Svaha - hail, or may blessings be upon [in Tibetan: soha]

Freedom in the World

The formless is in all forms and 

all forms are formless,

thus the Enlightened live freely in the world.

 

Why New Years Resolutions Succeed

There are certain New Year's resolutions we can do that are in harmony with the Winter's Solstice Breath... Any activity that has us turning within will be at harmony with this time of year and therefore have a much greater chance of success. This is basically a Lunar time not a Solar time of year. 

So it is a good time to make and plan New Year's Resolutions that you will launch in the Spring.
It is also an excellent time of year for doing things like:

• A retreat;
• Meditation - both individually and with others;
• Renewing one's practice of meditation or relaxation;
• Writing;
• Enjoying doing 'nothing';
• Editing photos or assembling photo albums;
• Composing Music;
• Sitting by the Fire;
• Solving Puzzles or planning solutions to problems;
• Working on a new craft, knitting, stringing malas;
• Reading a good book;
• Contemplating spiritual teachings;
• Visiting with Friends;
• Taking long hot baths;
• Cooking stews and soups;
• Baking of all kinds;
• Ice Fishing;
• Walking in nature and feeling the stillness - this stillness is how nature renews itself!

Remember, the Winter Solstice only lasts about three months and the the energy of the Spring Equinox begins and that changes everything. 

So perhaps one New Year's Resolution that can be successfully implemented is to allow yourself to enjoy and take advantage of this time of year in whatever ways allow you to relax and renew. 

Why New Years Resolutions Fail

The New Year according to the Roman Calendar falls within the energy cycle of the Winter Solstice.

At the Winter Solstice, all of nature is turning within, returning to it roots, to its source.
Perennial Flowers go back into their bulbs, Annual flowers die, the sap in trees drops into the roots, animals hybernate, the Earth sleeps.

Thus, trying to give birth to or launch a new outward activity runs contrary to the whole flow of the solar breath at this time of year! It ain't a gonna happen.

Tough Love!

I know the Divine Beloved Loves me

Because She just kissed me 

with her tough love!