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<blockquote class="definition">'''The Method of the Lamp''' is a [[Connection Technique]] 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. <Ref>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.</ref> | |||
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==List of Connection | ==List of Connection Techniques== | ||
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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." <Ref>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.</ref> | 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 thee to reveal | ||
The Demotic Magical Papryus of London and Leiden, dating from 225 C.E., teaches practitioners of [[The Method of the Lamp]] to use intent prior to practice. "When you desire to make inquiry of the lamp, fill your eyes with the ointment aforesaid, and then say "I pray thee. to reveal thyself here tonight, speak with me and give me the answer truly concerning the questions I ask of the. " Pronouncing the spell over the lamp, you will see a figure of a god standing behind the lamp and he speaks with you about your query." <ref>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.</ref> thyself here tonight, speak with me and give me the answer truly concerning the questions I ask of thee." <Ref>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.</ref> | |||
Muses suggest that "Aladdin's Magic Lamp" derives from the ancient Egyptian practice.<Ref>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.</ref> | Muses suggest that "Aladdin's Magic Lamp" derives from the ancient Egyptian practice.<Ref>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.</ref> | ||
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The Method of the Lamp is a Connection Technique 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 Techniques
Connection Technique > Affirmation, Affirmation of Connection, Autogenic Training, Biofeedback, Bornless Ritual, Breathing, Caloric Reduction, Cocooning, Connection Visualization, Dance, Deprivation, Detachment, Dhikr, Drumming, Fasting, Flow Control, Flow Purification, Graduation Invocation, Holotropic Breathwork, Hypnotism, Hypoventilation, Intent, Intent to Connect, Japam, Mantra, Meditation, Mindfulness, Musical Audition, Mysticism of the Historical Event, Poetry, Power Quest, Receptive Seeking, Relaxation, Sensory Deprivation, Spirit Canoe, The Method of the Lamp, The Way of the Hollow Bone, Thought Control, Vajra Breath, Vision Quest, Visualization, Writing, Zazen
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 thee to reveal The Demotic Magical Papryus of London and Leiden, dating from 225 C.E., teaches practitioners of The Method of the Lamp to use intent prior to practice. "When you desire to make inquiry of the lamp, fill your eyes with the ointment aforesaid, and then say "I pray thee. to reveal thyself here tonight, speak with me and give me the answer truly concerning the questions I ask of the. " Pronouncing the spell over the lamp, you will see a figure of a god standing behind the lamp and he speaks with you about your query." [2] thyself here tonight, speak with me and give me the answer truly concerning the questions I ask of thee." [3]
Muses suggest that "Aladdin's Magic Lamp" derives from the ancient Egyptian practice.[4]
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. 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.
