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Divine Detachment and the Heart Sutra

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In our book, Liber Dei, we spoke of a state we refer to as “Divine Detachment” as well as its link to the Great Continuum. If you have read this work of ours, then this blog post will shed some light into the state of Divine Detachment, further expanding on it. If you have not read this work of ours, then we highly suggest that you do – however, this blog post will still carry relevance to you either way.

It is no secret that the path of Spiritual Ascension or Godhood is the path that we follow – and, whether you actively strive for this same thing or not – every path, paradigm or practice grows your spiritual self, abilities and capabilities nonetheless…whether it is a conscious purpose of yours or not.

Just to quickly clarify something to our new readers – whenever we refer to “god”, “God” etc – we are not referring to some invisible force that controls and directs things as people usually perceive that word to mean – no. When we use these terms, we are referring to you, the self – or at least, the Ascended Self. We are all gods in the making – little infant gods who are not even aware of their true power or capabilities…and unfortunately most people live their entire lives and ultimately die as spiritually infantile as they were when they were born.

Nonetheless, the topic of God and Godhood is a bit of a sensitive one, as, due to either previous religious connotations to the terms or “god” and “godhood”, or due to modern-day charlatans, people either think that becoming (or rather realizing yourself to be) God is complete nonsense, or people think that to be God you need to be in a certain manner or so forth. Or, worse still, most people believe this is unobtainable. Yet, throughout history, all over the world, many individuals…regardless of background or paradigm…seeked the realization of the God Within, and Spiritual Ascension. Hence, the concept of Godhood is not a contemporary one, but rather an ancient one.

Many people ask about what the nature and character of god is or should be, as they believe that god, or someone who is spiritually ascended, is wholly “light” in nature and character and cannot fathom god to be capable of that which is considered as being “dark” etc. This is likely due to religious stereotypes and concepts, however, because these people believe that the nature and character of god is only “good”, “light” or “positive”…then it goes to show how little they know of these stereotypes in the first place…

The Tirthankara from Jainism, the Trimurti of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), the Judeo-Christian god, the various Buddhas from Buddhism and Kami from Shintoism…when you take a good look at all of the archetypal gods from different cultures throughout history, you will notice that none of them are wholly “light and good” – they embody both that which is light and that which is dark.

Let us not even mention the fact that “light” and “dark”…”good” and “bad” and so on does not truly exist apart from perception.

No two gods are the same and are complete in and of itself. A saying that we like to refer to is that if something can be divided (in this case, as being good or evil, light or dark) then it is not god. Although all gods are individual – as an example, we as gods will differ from you as a god – in nature and character, there are a few factors which all that is godly have in common…and one of those things is what we refer to as Divine Detachment, which is the only aspect we will speak about in this post.

The state of Divine Detachment is a state of creation and destruction, of magick, of unity and nullification of all that can be divided or separated…it is the state in which Vishnu finds himself, dreaming all of existence into existence, it is the expression on Buddha’s face, it is the calm tone of voice which creates and destroys…it can be called many things – nirvana, bliss…some even perceive it to be “coldness”, however, it transcends normal descriptions.

Some gain this Divine Detachment through meditation and pathworking, however, regardless of how you initiate this – as you grow yourself spiritually, this state can be summoned as swiftly as a thought and last for as long as you wish it to…and further still, it is possible to live in a constant state of Divine Detachment.

A good way to describe Divine Detachment would be to reference the Heart Sutra. The Heart Sutra, also known as the "Heart of the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra," is a fundamental text in Mahayana Buddhism. It is a short but profound scripture that encapsulates key concepts of Buddhist philosophy, particularly the idea of emptiness (shunyata) and the nature of reality. The sutra is chanted, recited, and studied by Buddhists across various traditions.

The Heart Sutra is a part of the larger Perfection of Wisdom (Prajnaparamita) literature, which comprises a collection of texts exploring the concept of wisdom and the nature of reality. The Heart Sutra, however, is one of the most concise and renowned texts within this collection.

The sutra is often recited or chanted as a practice, and it is considered to have the power to cut through delusions and bring about insight into the true nature of existence. It's usually recited as a part of meditation or as a devotional practice.

The core theme of the Heart Sutra is the concept of emptiness (shunyata). Emptiness, in this context, does not mean literal nothingness but rather the idea that all things lack inherent, fixed, independent existence. This challenges our conventional way of perceiving the world as consisting of discrete, solid entities.

The Heart Sutra is presented in a dialogue between Shariputra, one of the foremost disciples of the Buddha, and Avalokiteshvara (known as Guanyin in East Asian Buddhism), a bodhisattva associated with compassion. In the dialogue, Avalokiteshvara expounds on the nature of reality, the nature of the mind, and the path to enlightenment.

The famous mantra associated with the Heart Sutra, "gate gate paragate parasamgate bodhi svaha," is often recited and translates to something like "gone, gone, gone beyond, gone utterly beyond, enlightenment, hail!"

In summary, the Heart Sutra is a concise yet profound Buddhist scripture that delves into the concept of emptiness and challenges our ordinary way of perceiving reality. It's a key text for many Buddhists as it encapsulates essential teachings about the nature of existence, the path to enlightenment, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion. Yet, although it is most common in Buddhism…its meaning and what it presents transcends any paradigm and speaks to the god within as well as the nature and mind of god: Divine Detachment.

We will now present the translated version of the Heart Sutra – clear your mind and read it…

Avalokiteshvara while practicing deeply with the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore, suddenly discovered that all of the five Skandhas are equally empty, and with this realisation he overcame all Ill-being.

Listen Sariputra, this Body itself is Emptiness and Emptiness itself is this Body. This Body is not other than Emptiness and Emptiness is not other than this Body. The same is true of Feelings, Perceptions, Mental Formations, and Consciousness.

Listen Sariputra, all phenomena bear the mark of Emptiness; their true nature is the nature of no Birth no Death, no Being no Non-being, no Defilement no Purity, no Increasing no Decreasing.

That is why in Emptiness, Body, Feelings, Perceptions, Mental Formations and Consciousness are not separate self entities.

The Eighteen Realms of Phenomena which are the six Sense Organs, the six Sense Objects, and the six Consciousnesses are also not separate self entities.

The Twelve Links of Interdependent Arising and their Extinction are also not separate self entities. Ill-being, the Causes of Ill-being, the End of Ill-being, the Path, insight and attainment, are also not separate self entities.

Whoever can see this no longer needs anything to attain.

Bodhisattvas who practice the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore see no more obstacles in their mind, and because there are no more obstacles in their mind, they can overcome all fear, destroy all wrong perceptions and realize Perfect Nirvana.

All Buddhas in the past, present and future by practicing the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore are all capable of attaining Authentic and Perfect Enlightenment.

Therefore Sariputra, it should be known that the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore is a Great Mantra, the most illuminating mantra, the highest mantra, a mantra beyond compare, the True Wisdom that has the power to put an end to all kinds of suffering. Therefore let us proclaim a mantra to praise the Insight that Brings Us to the Other Shore.

Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha! Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha! Gate, Gate, Paragate, Parasamgate, Bodhi Svaha!

How did this make you feel? Did it make you feel at peace, as if in a trance? Did it make you feel empty? Did it make you feel angry? Well…let us tell you something interesting – if you felt anger, fear or any negative emotions while reading and contemplating this sutra, that is not the true-you, the Godself that feels angry or fearful – but your Negative Ego, a product of self-induced, self-serving pain and negativity…that which suppresses the Godself.

The sutra above and what it describes is in fact true…and also an excellent example of Divine Detachment. If you would like to perform a little test – read this sutra daily for a while, contemplating it and its meaning, and see the changes that occur in your perception and mentality. We can assure you that it will only be beneficial to you regardless of your personal path or practices.

For more practical information and details on the subject of Godhood and Spiritual Ascension, we welcome you to have a look at our Hexagrammaton series of works – especially Liber Dei and The Hexagrammaton.

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Regarding Spirit Houses

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When you hear the words “doll house”, chances are that it will bring forth images of a small child playing with a little house, moving dolls about within it and so on. You will not be incorrect at this set of imagery, as indeed, this is generally what doll houses or miniature houses are used for – either for children to play with, or for collectors to assemble and…well…collect. Yet, this is not the only use for such miniature houses, as you will soon come to know.

In folklore and various beliefs, having an exact miniature replica of a house (such as a doll house) and placing the miniature house within the house it is intended to resemble is regarded as extremely bad and taboo in fact…as it is believed that this will lead to great misfortunes, and that the miniature house will serve as a beacon for Spirits, inviting them to inhabit the miniature house, and thus, the house it resembles as well.

Although this sounds like nothing but superstition, for once, this belief actually carries validity with it…and the roots thereof lies deep within not just magickal practices, but even religious beliefs from various cultures around the world.

Chances are that during your time researching various paths, paradigms and practices, you have encountered various mentions of Spirit Houses – although the traditions, cultures and terms may differ – the concept remains the same: a vessel intended for a Spirit or Spirits to inhabit. In many systems, the most common form of such Spirit Houses are effigies representing the Spirit, Entity etc that it is intended to house – however, there is another form of Spirit House, which, although many people do not know about them, in certain cultures they are far more used than effigies – actual miniature “houses” or shrines representing houses or buildings that are intended to house Spirits.

Most often, these literal “Spirit Houses” are intended to house Land Spirits, Deities, Guardians or even the Spirit of the house or building it is intended to represent (such as a Lare)…however, these Spirit Houses can also represent the house or building itself…almost as a living entity.

Now, previously we have discussed how something can take on a life of its own (so to speak), so this is not a new concept…however, let the above information sink in for a moment…

On a physical and mundane perspective, a miniature house is just that – a miniature house, nothing more, nothing less. Just as on a physical and mundane perspective a door or doorway is simply a door or doorway, nothing more, nothing less. However, this is where the physical and spiritual laws digress from each other.

A physical door may only be a physical door in mundane terms…however, spiritually, a door or doorway represents a door or doorway and all that it entails – a portal, a place that divides one place from another, a border, a place-between – hence the reason why so many protective workings call for you to anoint, mark or perform a spell over a door or doorway. It’s not what it physically is, but what it spiritually represents. The laws governing the spiritual differs greatly from that which governs the physical.

This concept has nothing to do with your personal perception or belief – it simply is whether you believe it to be so or not.

The same goes for miniature houses. If left unused, it is regarded as “unoccupied”…and unoccupied and thus desolate places attract Spirits naturally. Not just any Spirits, mind you – as no desolate and abandoned place attracts benefic Spirits…they tend to attract that which is malicious in nature. We are currently writing a new book which in a chapter we discuss places of desolation and abandonment and their relationship to Spirits, so we will not speak more of it here – but suffice it to say that places unoccupied, abandoned and so on attract the malicious due to energetic reasons. Not just actual houses and buildings…but also that which resemble houses and buildings.

If, as an example, you have a miniature house within your house and you simply leave it be – it is unoccupied and unused, and emits a certain type of energy, which in turn acts as a beacon to Spirits to move right on in. This will then serve as an anchor-point for them, and since the little house they are now attached to is within your house, they will inhabit your house as well.

Thus, Spirit Houses are constructed with this in mind, and a specific Spirit or Deity is purposefully invited to reside within it – where the individual or individuals then tend to the Spirit or Deity within the Spirit House…usually via offerings and the like in exchange for blessings, protection and so on.

Now, although we can make this a long discussion about Spirit Houses as per various religious beliefs, we are Occultists first and foremost – so we will instead mention another use of Miniature Houses – apart from actively linking a specific Spirit to it: using it as a poppet.

We can positively hear some of you being rather confused at this – “but a poppet usually represents a person!” True, that is usually what they represent…but this is a very limiting perception on the subject of poppets. By its base definition, a poppet is something that is intended to represent something else, which you use to perform your chosen Spellwork upon (the poppet) so that it may reflect upon that which it represents. This can be a person, an animal, a Spirit (yes, even Spirits can be represented with poppets) or even things more “abstract” such as houses, buildings (including all that resides within) as well as intangible concepts.

This means that you can create a “doll house” intended to represent your actual house and then use the “doll house” to perform a wide variety of workings which are not always feasible or possible to perform over your actual house. The acts performed need not always be “good” or positive either, as this same concept can be applied to cause great ruin and disaster instead.

Its funny how the small, overlooked things tend to be that which is the most powerful.

We hope that this has proved a bit informative to you, and perhaps this has opened a few new avenues to you in your practices. If there is an interest in how exactly to go about doing the abovementioned, we will write a small course on the matter…so if you are interested in instructions and further details, let us know.