Hieros Gamos – Compassionate Awakening

Spiritual Awakening: Exploring the Meditative Power of Samantabhadra

Published on November 30, 2015June 5, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In the realm of spiritual awakening, symbols hold immense power to guide and transform our consciousness. One such symbol that can aid us in cultivating compassion is the syzygy, particularly depicted in the painting above, featuring the Adi Buddha as Samantabhadra. This divine symbol represents the state of non-duality and offers a pathway to integrate the masculine and feminine aspects within us. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of the syzygy symbol, how it relates to the awakening of compassion, and explore the transformative potential it holds for our meditative practices.

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The Transformative Power of Compassion: Decoding Berthold Furtmeyer’s Tree of Death and Life (1481)

Published on July 3, 2014June 5, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In the vast tapestry of spiritual exploration, the symbol of the tree resounds across traditions, serving as a potent metaphor for our journey towards awakening. Its branches reaching towards the heavens and roots delving deep into the earth reflect a profound interconnectedness. Within this symbolic landscape, we discover the transformative power of compassion—a force that awakens consciousness, reveals the sacred nature of being, and invites us into a deeper understanding of our existence. Let us embark on a profound exploration of the relationship between compassion and awakening, as we delve into the realms of spirituality, mythology, and art.

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Beyond Binary Gender: The Hermaphrodite as a Catalyst for Compassion and Self-Understanding

Published on September 9, 2013June 7, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

The societal structures that define our understanding of gender have been ingrained in our consciousness over centuries. These constructs have traditionally offered us two choices, male and female, defining our roles, expectations, and identities. However, the hermaphrodite, a figure encompassing both male and female attributes, invites us to transcend this binary perspective and explore a more fluid, compassionate, and self-aware understanding of gender and the self.

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Compassion and Coniunctio: Integrating Dualistic Self-States

Published on March 9, 2013June 7, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In our explorations of the human psyche and the path to self-realization, we come across various themes and symbols that capture the essence of this journey. One such symbol, borrowed from Carl Jung’s analytical psychology, is the coniunctio – a Latin term that stands for union or conjunction. It represents the fusion or synthesis of dualities, opposing entities within ourselves. But how does this concept apply to our modern understanding of self-states, and where does compassion fit into this framework?

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