Computer programming is a field in which you use analytic techniques very similar to techniques that Buddhists have used for thousands of years to refine the mind. It is a wonderful career for people who are drawn to meditation. Computer Science is talk 12 of 27 in the Tantric Buddhism series. © ℗ 1990, The…
“Mysticism is the study of energy, the study of power. Power itself is simply a word to try to describe attention, awareness. Power is the ability to translate, that is, to shift from one level of attention to another.” “In mysticism, the first course of action is to do away with imprinting —…
What the teacher does is teach the spiritual aspirant to compact their life, strengthen it, get all the junk out of it, and learn to be happy, free, and strong. Gradually the metaphysical teacher guides the student to step into other dimensional realities to stand and gaze with awe and wonder at the universe. Metaphysics…
Everything is transient – meaning it does not last. We are transient in this life. Everything and everyone we know will change their current form. This knowledge gives us the freedom to go and do what we truly want to do. Transience is talk 22 of 27 in the Tantric Buddhism series. © ℗ 1990,…
Tantric Buddhism teaches us how to use the things that we must do in life to empower us rather than drain us. Tantra is a collection of things that work by doing them. It is a pathway of adventure and transformation that leads to Enlightenment. Path of Affirmation is talk 10 of 27 in the…
It is not necessary to pretend you want to be a black belt when you just like to work out once in a while. Self-acceptance is necessary to make progress on the spiritual path. “If you truly want to attain enlightenment there is no hardship in the practice.” Rama – Dr. Frederick Lenz Freedom is…
In occultism, we hook ourselves to powers, forces, and energies (such as the solstices and equinoxes) to carry us along the way. Solstices and Equinoxes is talk 24 of 27 in the Tantric Buddhism series. © ℗ 1990, The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism. Download all talks in this series (Free MP3 audio)
“I like miracles. They inspire me. Miracles cause you to believe, to have faith in the unseen, to look further into things. So miracles have a purpose. Miracles help people believe in enlightenment. Some people don’t need miracles, they just believe. But for many people, miracles are important, and some enlightened teachers do miracles to…
“A person is made up of awarenesses. These awarenesses all exist in the unknown — now we’re moving into what don Juan calls “the sorcerer’s explanation”. It’s the explanation of life. All of the awareness that has ever been or will ever be, exist, he says, like barges floating in the ocean. It’s a…
“One’s progression along the spiritual path is a very, very intricate matter. This evening I’d like to talk to you a little bit about the structure of your being and how this process actually works, with specific recommendations as to what you can do to radically alter your current state of knowledge and awareness….” “Let…
“Nothing is or is not unless thinking makes it so. We all know the words. Therefore the only way you can tell what is beyond, what is or is not, is to stop thought. Seeing is the process of stopping all thought.” Rama – Dr. Frederick Lenz “You know, the question comes up all…
“In the practice of mysticism, there are four stages. The first stage is gaining power. The second stage is avoiding the loss of power. The third stage is storing power. And the fourth stage is giving power.” “I’ve talked a great deal about gaining power and losing power. But one subject I haven’t dealt with…