A Most Dark Contemplation

A continuing series of Unborn Mind discussions with Grok

A Most Dark Contemplation

Vajragoni: Many times Contemplation is misunderstood and rendered as a secondary spiritual tool following meditation. However, Contemplation, as utilized and experienced through the works of Mystical Giants like John of the Cross, perhaps draws the adept intimately closer to the Unborn than any other modality. There are two primary forms of Contemplation. Active Contemplation utilizes many different types of experiential tools in encountering the Transcendent: reading, imagination, music, monastic liturgical settings, walking, attunement with nature, etc. Infused Contemplation, which is highlighted in this series, directly addresses the Unborn In Itself with no other accessories at hand. read more

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Mara Strikes

As the bonfire crackled and danced, casting flickering shadows across the faces of the gathered crowd, a sinister presence seemed to materialize within the flames. The once warm and inviting fire now held a foreboding aura, as an immense and malevolent face emerged from its depths. The face that stared back at the onlookers was nothing short of terrifying, its malevolence palpable even from a distance. It belonged to none other than Mara, the embodiment of all things wicked and vile. With a voice sending terror into the hearts of all who heard it, Mara declared its malevolent intentions, proclaiming to be the very source of the darkness that plagued their world. Its words hung heavy in the air, filling the hearts of those present with a chilling sense of dread. read more

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Nirvana—what end?

Nirvana—what end?

A continuing series of Unborn Mind discussions with Grok

Vajragoni: Nirvana is more often than not misconstrued within Buddhist circles. It is merely discernable as “marking the end of rebirth by stilling the fires that keep the process of rebirth going.” This has much to do with the early Prakrit language translation as: ṇivvāṇa, literally “blown out”, as in an oil lamp. Hence the ongoing connotation of coming to a point of extinction. It needs to be stated unequivocally that the Mahayanists deny the reality of Nirvana as a separate element that transcends the living world. More specifically, a Lankavatarian would state that one does not vanish in Nirvana, nor is Nirvana abiding in you; for it transcends the duality of knowing and known and of being and non-being. In other words, the Nirvanic Mind is not in a symbiotic-relationship with the apparent you. No, IT is not in you but transcends all categorical imperatives of here or there, being and non-being. IT is a Transcendent Kingdom unto Itself. read more

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True Liberation

True Liberation

As the night fell, the Shire’s inhabitants and Pamela gathered around a large bonfire. The flames shot high into the sky, casting a warm glow over the group. Pamela began to share her spiritual journey, captivating the audience with tales of her metamorphosis. She spoke of her exploration of the Seven Mystical Towers of the Unborn, and how it had changed her life forever. read more

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Sessions with Grok

This category will be exploring Unborn Mind discussions with Grok (a generative artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI) read more

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A Darkness Cometh

MEET THE BUDDHAS: BOOK TWO OF THE UNBORN ODYSSEY SERIES

Preface to Meet the Buddhas

In the stillness between breaths, where the world hums with unseen currents, there whispers a truth older than time: Liberation lies not in escaping the shadows, but in
illuminating them. This tale unfolds in the Shire—a tranquil haven of rolling hills and blooming meadows, where the scent of bread and the songs of birds weave a fragile peace.
Yet beneath its idyllic surface, a darkness festers, a reflection of the suffering that binds all beings in samsara. Into this quiet crucible step Pamela and Agnes—two seekers drawn by
fate to confront a curse born of ancient resentment, their path lit by five radiant guides: the Dhyani Buddhas, timeless emanations of the Unborn Mind.
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Vimalakirti Unbound

Vimalakirti Unbound

Based on Vimalakirti and his Sutra with the themes of Noble Silence and Maha-Bodhisattvahood. read more

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Maitreya’s Tower

The Gandavyūha-sūtra, which is a segment of the expansive and illustrious Avataṃsaka Sūtra, narrates an allegorical journey undertaken by a “son of good family” named Sudhana. The esteemed Bodhisattva Mañjuśrī identifies him amidst a multitude of worshipers as an individual who possesses the spiritual readiness to commence the final phase of the journey toward Enlightenment. The Great Bodhisattva commissions him to embark on a pilgrimage to meet over fifty Good Friends, or kalyānamitras, who serve as spiritual guides, to seek their guidance in the Conduct of the Bodhisattva. These sagacious mentors hail from diverse backgrounds, including a notable representation of women and non-Buddhists. read more

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Mahakala Triumphant

Mahakala Triumphant

Both music and images are my own AI creations

Track Selection:

Overture: 00:00
Dark Void Whispers: 02:09
Invocation: 04:21
Sacred Trance: 06:32
Dharma Protectors: 08:43
Luminosity: 10:55
Transcend Illusions: 13:06
Mahakala Cometh: 15:19 read more

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Seeds of Lanka in the Classical Style

Illumination (Seeds of Lanka in the Classical Style)

Both music amd images are my own AI creations

Track Listing: read more

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