The Method of the Lamp
The Method of the Lamp is a Connection Practice documented in the 'Demotic Magical Paprus. It involves staring at a light source with intention until a connection ("trance") is induced. whereby the individual pictures a sacred setting, like the birth of Jesus in a stable, and then imagines themselves in the setting. [1]
List of Connection Practices
Notes
The method of staring at a lamp (light source) to induce connection is best accompanied by an intention statement of some sort, indicating the type of connection/contact one desire to establish. For example, from the paprus, "I pray the to reveal thyself here tonight, speak with me and give me the answer truly concerning the questions I ask of thee." [2]
Muses suggest that "Aladdin's Magic Lamp" derives from the ancient Egyptian practice.[3]
Footnotes
- ↑ Muses, Charles. “Trance-Induction Techniques in Ancient Egypt.” In Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 9–17. New York: Discus Books, 1972.
- ↑ Muses, Charles. “Trance-Induction Techniques in Ancient Egypt.” In Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 9–17. New York: Discus Books, 1972. p. 11.
- ↑ Muses, Charles. “Trance-Induction Techniques in Ancient Egypt.” In Consciousness and Reality: The Human Pivot Point, edited by Charles Muses and Arthur M Young, 9–17. New York: Discus Books, 1972.
