Overview:

In Part Two of our transformative three-part program, we dive into the profound realms of Mantra and Tantra. This segment builds upon the foundational practices of Jnana Yoga by exploring the deep interconnections between sound, energy, and consciousness. The course will guide you through ancient wisdom and practices that illuminate the fundamental pulsations of reality and the transformative power of mantra.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the Sonic Origin of the Universe: Delve into the concept of reality as a manifestation of primordial sound, focusing on Pranava Mantra AUM and the powers inherent in Sanskrit phonemes. Explore how these sounds expand into the manifest universe and contract back into personal experience.

• Mantric Elevation Theory and Practice: Learn about the Mantric Elevation Theory and engage in practices designed to elevate your consciousness through the power of mantras.

• Jnana and Vijnana: Examine the relationship between Jnana (knowledge) and Vijnana (insight), and how overcoming ignorance can cultivate clear perception and awakened awareness.

• Cultivate Conceptual and Non-Conceptual Awareness: Explore techniques to develop conceptual awareness on the path to non-conceptual experience, supported by ancient wisdom and practical exercises.

• Vijnana Bhairava Tantra: Study the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra to uncover teachings on the true nature of reality and overcoming fear. Engage in a deep examination of the Still Point teaching as presented by Lakshmanju and Kshemeraja.

• Advanced Still Point Practice: Explore a new approach to the Still Point practice referencing the 12-Chakra System, enhancing your ability to stabilize in this profound state.

• Rays of Light Practice: Activate the central channel through specialized practices, integrating energy work with spiritual insight.

• Create Your Own Meditations: Learn how to design and develop your personalized meditation practices, tailored to your unique spiritual journey.

• The Secret Awesomeness of Still Point: Reflect on the love of divinity, recognition of inherent innocence, and the reasons behind our practices. Understand your role in the cosmic play and the power of chanting and invoking deity consciousness.

• Living Mantras and Personal Empowerment: Discover the transformative power of living mantras and receive guidance on creating your own personal mantra practice. Explore the will and motivation necessary for effective practice, and the enchantment of music and the word.

• Spanda and the Wheel of Powers: Engage with the concept of Spanda (sono-electric pulsations of universal consciousness) and understand how everything you do is an expression of your true nature.

Part Three of our transformative program, “The Cosmic Dance,” culminates your journey through spiritual practice by exploring the profound concept of awareness as the center of all being. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Kshemaraja’s The Recognition Sutras, this final segment focuses on the dynamic interplay of the 5 Acts (creation, preservation, reabsorption, concealment, and revelation) and their manifestation in our daily lives. You will engage in advanced practices to deepen your non-conceptual experience and embody ethical guidelines that harmonize with your spiritual path.

Course Objectives:

• Understand the Cosmic Dance: Explore the nature of awareness and its role in the 5 Acts of creation, preservation, reabsorption, concealment, and revelation. Learn how these acts are continuously performed through you and how they reveal the true nature of the Self.

• Advanced Meditative Practices: Engage in advanced meditation techniques, including the 5 Acts Meditation and Body of Light Meditation, to deepen your experiential understanding of these concepts.

• Fearless Heart Mudra & Meditation: Practice the Fearless Heart Mudra and meditation to cultivate courage, openness, and a profound connection with your inner essence.

• Develop a Personal Practicum: Understand the necessity of a personal practice and the development of a practicums that aligns with your spiritual aims and ethical guidelines.

• Ethical Guidelines and Wellbeing: Examine various ethical frameworks such as Bushido, Stoicism, and Christianity, and their application to a life of wellbeing. Revisit Patanjali’s guidelines and explore how they can be expanded and reinterpreted through the lens of the classical Tantric tradition’s 10 Yamas and Niyamas.

• Tantric Principles and Disciplines: Delve into Saivite Yoga (Shudunga) and explore 20 Tantric guidelines, principles, and disciplines to refine your personal practice and align with your ultimate spiritual goals.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for individuals who have completed the foundational aspects of the program and are ready to delve into the advanced integration of spiritual practices and ethical living. It is ideal for those seeking a deeper connection with their spiritual path and a comprehensive understanding of the Cosmic Dance.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Parts One and Two of the program, or equivalent foundational knowledge in Jnana Yoga and Mantra/Tantra practices, is required. A commitment to advanced meditation practices and ethical reflection is essential.

Materials Provided:

• Detailed support files with practices and theoretical insights
• Audio and video recordings for lectures and guided meditations 
• Access to online forums for support and discussion

Outcome:

Upon completing Part Three, participants will have a profound understanding of the Cosmic Dance, including the 5 Acts and their role in personal and universal awareness. You will develop a personalized practicum integrating ethical guidelines and spiritual practices, equipping you to live in harmony with your true nature and embody awakened awareness in all aspects of life.