The third eye, often regarded as the pineal gland, is a mystical and esoteric concept of a dormant inner eye, usually depicted as located on the forehead, which provides perception beyond ordinary sight. Many cultures across the world and spiritual traditions believe that unlocking the third eye grants access to another dormant sense, which blends and ties together our other primary human senses. The allure of such profound awareness has drawn seekers for millennia, making the journey of awakening this inner portal a timeless journey in the annals of human spirituality.
I want everyone to have the best experience possible during this meditation session. Please consider doing the following:
1. Get comfortable, and reduce stimulation to your senses. Get comfortable, turn off the lights (or wear an eye mask), use headphones if you've got them, adjust to a comfortable volume, and drink some water.
2. Use your thumb or 2 of your fingers and lightly press or massage in the divot/concavity of your forehead, slightly above and between your eyebrows. Do this for as long as you'd like, you'll know when to stop.
3. If you feel like it, participate in humming or chanting to the frequencies in this video. My preference is to hum an octave higher than the deep root note.
In Dharmic traditions like Hinduism from Nepal and India, the third eye is linked to the Ajna chakra, also known as the brow chakra. It's seen as a portal to higher realms of consciousness and enlightenment. Those on a spiritual path believe that the third eye can bring profound personal visions, insights into the chakras, auras, and even experiences outside the physical body.
Within the practices of Hinduism and Buddhism, this powerful symbol is often envisioned at the midpoint of the forehead, just above where the eyebrows meet. For Hindus, the "tilaka" mark placed between the eyebrows symbolizes the third eye. Buddhists, on the other hand, view it as the "eye of consciousness," a perspective through which one can attain a form of sight that transcends the physical realm.
Taoist traditions and several Chinese religious sects also have practices centered around the third eye. They believe that by focusing on the point between the eyebrows, individuals can align themselves with the universe's vibrations. This alignment, they assert, lays a foundation for deeper meditation. In Taoist teachings, the third eye is described as lying between our two physical eyes and is believed to extend up to the middle of the forehead when activated. It's seen as a critical energy hub, central to the body's main meridian.
From a Christian perspective, Father Richard Rohr interprets the third eye as a representation of unified, holistic thinking. He believes mystics operate using the sensory eye (first eye) and the reflective eye (second eye). However, they also possess the ability to see beyond into deeper realms of consciousness. This deeper sight is what Rohr refers to when talking about the mystical gaze.
In the realm of more esoteric beliefs, some followers of H. P. Blavatsky regard the third eye as a latent pineal gland nestled between our brain's two hemispheres. They argue that ancient humans possessed a functional third eye at the back of the head. But as evolution progressed, this eye regressed and became what we recognize today as the pineal gland. Furthermore, Rick Strassman has speculated that the light-sensitive pineal gland may produce and release certain chemicals responsible for spiritual experiences. [More on this can be found here: www.medicalnewstoday.com/arti...]
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