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The Bodhisattva Path and Conquering Evil

2022-10-25T15:40:30+11:00

Esoteric Correspondence Series - Understanding Evil Part 1 These Esoteric Correspondence Series documents are created from the compilation of various emails, by subject, between Bodo and his students. Conquering evil – becoming a Buddha When evil is conquered one becomes [...]

Meditation, Healing and Light

2023-10-10T09:43:25+11:00

This talk presents an esoteric viewpoint of the subject of meditation and its relation to healing. The effects of the strong energies that enter consciousness during meditation is discussed, and the way that they throw out negativities, [...]

Temple Building and Functions

2021-03-29T15:58:44+11:00

In this talk, Bodo talks about Devas, sound, music, and creation. Devas are all that is incarnate manifesting ... You have probably heard the phrase 'the music of the spheres' and that music of the spheres as [...]

Devas, the Soul and Sunyata

2021-03-29T15:30:41+11:00

In this talk Bodo continues to explain Devas and the human kingdom. Most people think of themselves as the body and the emotions that are coming into the manifestation as their body, and as the mind that [...]

The Differences Between Klesha and Samskara

2021-03-24T15:38:11+11:00

In Buddhist terminology, we call kleshas hindrances - hindrances to the path. They are also considered attributes of mind. Being on this esoteric path, knowing the generation of whatever the karma was or whatever the samskara was, [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Seven Part B

2023-06-23T12:26:28+10:00

The Constitution of Shambhala - Part B and C The theme of the first of the two parts of this volume concerns the feminine deva hierarchy, their relation to Hierarchy and Shambhala. Many concepts are introduced that most seekers have [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Seven Part A

2023-06-23T12:26:02+10:00

The Constitution of Shambhala The subject of Shambhala (the planetary Head centre, or theistically, the kingdom of ‘God’) has been previously veiled in such texts as the Kālachakra Tantra, but the true esoteric lore has only been provided gradually, first [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Three

2023-06-23T12:22:54+10:00

The Buddha-Womb and the Way to Liberation This volume resolves the ontology from the two previous volumes concerning the concept of a ‘subtle self’. First a commentary of the Tantra Great Gates of Diamond Liberation, that presents detailed information concerning [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Two

2023-06-23T12:22:23+10:00

Considerations of Mind - a Buddhist Enquiry This volume primarily focuses upon the Yogācāra-Vijñānavādin concepts of mind and its means of expression such as the various consciousnesses, the nature of the bījas, and the ālayavijñāna. From this basis, related topics [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume One

2023-06-23T12:21:45+10:00

The 'Self' or 'Non-self' in Buddhism A cogent reinterpretation of many of the key arguments of Mahāyāna philosophy, providing new insights in relation to the question of what a ‘self’ may or may not be, relativistically perceived as an I-consciousness [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Five, Part A

2023-06-23T12:24:08+10:00

An Esoteric Exposition of the Bardo Thödol, part A This book explores chapter 5 of the Bardo Thödol (The Tibetan Book of the Dead) titled 'The Spiritual Practice entitled Natural Liberation of Habitual Tendencies'. This text incorporates a detailed exposition [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Five, Part B

2023-06-23T12:25:00+10:00

An Esoteric Exposition of the Bardo Thödol, part B Part A dealt with the process of conversion of saṃskāras into enlightenment attributes, whereas part B explains the nature of those attributes in terms of the natural radiance of the Clear [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Six

2023-06-23T12:25:32+10:00

Meditation and the Initiation Process This book provides practical background information and teachings on meditation primarily for a Western audience. Through meditation, compassionately focused actions, and group sharing the Heart centre is awakened and Bodhicitta is manifested. For this to [...]

A Treatise on Mind: Volume Four

2023-06-23T12:23:23+10:00

Maṇḍalas - Their Nature and Development This book deals with the question of what exactly constitutes a 'cell' metaphysically. The cell is viewed as a unit of consciousness that interrelate with other cells to form maṇḍalas of expression. Each such [...]

Shambhala and Hierarchy Illustrated

2016-11-21T12:59:46+11:00

To become residents of Shambhala is a natural goal of all who are following the way of the Bodhisattva bhūmis, whilst the highest bhūmis necessarily incorporates residence at Shambhala. The entire process of meditation therefore eventually prepares one to bear [...]

The Seven Rays and Planes

2017-01-10T18:43:59+11:00

Here is a link to a printable poster that outlines the Seven Rays and Planes. The list below outlines the content in the poster of the seven rays and planes  in a basic text format. The First, Second and Third [...]

AHIMSA: Buddhism and the Vegetarian Ideal

2016-11-21T12:59:46+11:00

By Bodo Balsys Hardcover, 152 pages, 23cm x 15cm. Ahimsa is an inspiring and enlightening book, food for thought for any practicing Buddhist or anyone who is interested in becoming a more compassionate being. As Buddhists and Bodhisattvas we must [...]

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