In Hindu tradition, the concept of kundalini refers to a form of
primal energy located at the base of the spine. Through traditional
Eastern methods, efforts were made to ‘awaken’ the kundalini in
order to achieve transformed consciousness. Rudolf Steiner offers an
entirely new perspective, integrating the kundalini idea into his
spiritual philosophy. This anthology contains all relevant comments
and notes by Steiner on the theme, highlighting how his thinking
evolved. At the same time, it accentuates the differences – and
similarities – between Western and Eastern spiritual paths, and in
the process reveals what is new and original about Steiner’s
esoteric teachings.
In contrast to most yoga traditions – which cultivate the energy
rising from the lower life centre – the Western path of esoteric
schooling starts in our upper centre of consciousness, in thinking and
the ‘I’. From there, the centre of experience is shifted downward,
from the head to the heart. After development of the ‘new heart
centre’, as Rudolf Steiner describes it, forces can be guided
consciously and, through specific exercises, the ‘kundalini snake’
can be fully awoken. In his detailed introduction, editor Andreas
Meyer distils the perspectives and instructions from Steiner’s
complete works, presenting a valuable synopsis for our understanding
and practice of meditation today.
Chapters include: ‘The Meaning of Meditation, and the Six
Exercises’; ‘Developing and Cleansing the Lotus Flowers’; ‘The
Snake Symbol’; ‘The Kundalini Fire’; ‘The Kundalini Light’;
‘Developing the New Heart Organ’; ‘The Reversal in Thinking and
Will’; ‘Specific Aspects of Kundalini Schooling’;
‘Transforming Physical Love and the Division of the Sexes’;
‘Breathing, the Light-Soul Process, and the New Yoga Will’; ‘The
Polarity of Light and Love’ and ‘Transforming the Kundalini Fire
into Fraternity’.
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ISBN
9781855845046
Publisert
2019
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Rudolf Steiner Press
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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