Conquering Illusion – An aid for travelers lost in modernity’s mirage | Excerpt from Entering the Desert: Pilgrimage to the Hinterlands of the Soul

The concept of illusion is perhaps the most fundamental idea in Eastern Gnosticism. The entire philosophical and theological foundation of Eastern perception is to differentiate the real from the unreal, truth from falsehood, reality from illusion, the “rope from the snake.” The modern age moves in a decidedly different direction, secular and religious alike. The…

The Alchemy of Blood and Bones – Integral pathways through the journey of transformation

“The chances of finding a human existence are one in a hundred. Now that you have found one, if you fail to practice the sublime Dharma, how could you possibly expect to find such an opportunity again? This is why it’s crucial that you take advantage of your situation. Conceiving of your body as a servant or…