Gnostic Teachings Podcast

Meditation is a state of consciousness, thus to reach it one must recognize what consciousness is, what qualities and powers it has, how it works, and then put it into motion. Topics include: Consciousness as: The state of being conscious; knowledge of one’s own existence, condition, sensations, mental operations, acts, etc. Immediate knowledge or perception of the presence of any object, state, or sensation. An alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation. Basic Powers of Consciousness: Awareness: Broad spatial perception Attention: Focused specific perception Mindfulness: Recognized continuity Visualization: Non-physical imagery Degrees of Consciousness: Awake vs. Asleep Conditioned vs. Unconditioned States of Consciousness: 4. Nous: Perfect 3. Dianoia: Regenerating 2. Pistis: Common 1. Eikasia: Degenerated Suffering (Dukha): Suffering of suffering: pain, birth, illness, growing old, and dying Suffering of change: the anxiety or stress of trying to hold on to things tha