LIGHT OF PHILOSOPHY FAOS ATHENA

Ancient Egyptian Myths H elena P. Blavatsky (1831–1891), co- founder of the Theosophical Society, be- lieved that ancient myths contained concealed truths. She wrote: “Myths... are now proved to be fables, just in proportion as we misunder- stand them; truths, in proportion as they were once understood .” 1 Regarding ancient Egyp- tian myths, Blavatsky stated: “The Egyptian priests have forgotten much , they altered noth- ing . The loss of a good deal of the primitive teaching was due to the sudden deaths of the great Hierophants, who passed away before they had time to reveal all to their successors; mostly, to the absence of worthy heirs to the knowledge . Yet they have preserved in their rituals and dogmas the principal teachings of the secret doctrine . ” 2 We will investigate the truths concealed within the ancient myth of Isis and Osiris, which is perhaps the best known story in Egyptian my- thology. There are several versions of the myth. 3 The version that we will consider ...

The interplay and balance between Shiva & Shakti or the yin and the yang, which are the male and female aspects of our personalities are at the center of tantra and tantric sex practices. The lovemaking between the these two polar and complementary opposites are believed to have resulted in the birth of our universe and all it’s living things. In tantra, the dance between negative and positive, dark and light or the attraction between male and female energy are that which generate new life. It is this blending of opposites that brings the unification of our spirit and body, leading to a state where we are no longer worried about thoughts of the future or haunted by thoughts of the past. Rather, we can live in the “now” or present moment. To attain this state through tantra or tantric sex, requires that we learn the art of cultivating sexual energy which is typically practiced by channeling it up our spine and back down again through our breathing, while visualizin...

TANTRA YOGA (Part 3): Chakras - Muladhara Chakra The following is the third installment of a new book on Tantra Yoga that I am writing. As a follower of this blog you have the opportunity to read this soon to be published book as each chapter comes out. So please make sure to check this blog as often as you can. Or better yet, sign up as a follower of this blog to be automatically notified via email when each new  installment comes out. CHAKRAS The word "chakra" comes from Tantra yoga and belongs to the astral body. It is the center of psychic energy which is a higher level of ability in human beings, known as siddhis (extra superability, ESP, and/or psycho-kinesis ability). There are seven chakras in our body. These chakras are related to certain parts and organs of the physical body and also have a deep relation to the center in the brain. Many parts of this center in the brain are still undeveloped and not utilized or activated. In order to activate and develop t...