Not sure if this is the right place for this, i'm hoping for some opinions on my thoughts regarding certain topics in relation to the cassiopaea philosophy.
1. Astral projection - what is the general consensus on this phenomenon? Do you see it as a tool that can be used to learn or rather something that may do more harm than good due to the interaction with what may be malevolent beings in disguise?
2. "Kundalini" energy/awakening - by labelling something misconceptions can arise, kundalini is just the most well known term for this "thing", i'm hearing the opinion that it is merely a distraction on the path, is it not actually something which this site believes can aid in awakening one to a greater truth? My experiences with this energy have opened my mind, i likely would not be on this website if that experience had not occurred. Kundalini has become associated with the new age teachings, which does it a disservice, this phenomena has been a thing since ancient times, I also hear a lot of fear surrounding kundalini on this forum, don't let fear and negative association with new age fluff influence and distort your view. Is the real point not to get tunnel vision and become focused on "it" as the answer, rather to merely acknowledge that it can be a useful experience to help one grow?
3. I've seen many mentions of Christianity on this website, much like question number 2, certain connotations arise in my mind immediately, mostly negative due to my preconceived ideas about the Christian religion, I see much mention of the Bible also. Why does Christianity and the Bible seem to hold more importance in the cassiopaea philosophy than that of other ancient teachings, why the Bible why not the Gita for example? There seems to be a relationship between Cassiopaea teachings and the Christian religion? Why?
4. Psychotropic drugs - The general consensus here seems to be to avoid these, i'm not sure i agree, i don't take drugs anymore but i am not against them. Is it not possible that psychoactive plants have a form of consciousness and hold knowledge that one can access by ingesting and experiencing the consciousness of that particular plant?
5. Vegetarianism - I see a lot of people against this, many i read used to be vegetarian but no longer are. I don't like to label myself as vegetarian, i just don't want to eat animals. I work in animal rescue and have always had a natural affinity towards them. I take B12 and creatine supplements and flax/chia seeds an alternative omega-3 source. There is mention here that the paleo diet is the right choice. I'm not sure i agree, if the animals we eat were hunted in a natural environment similar to when the paleo diet flourished then i would agree, but the meat we eat today is nothing like this, the animals do not eat a natural diet or live naturally therefore the meat we eat cannot be "natural" nor the same as in paleolithic times. I'm well aware of the vegan agenda that is unfolding, for some reason the elite seem to want the world to go vegan, i'm unsure of the underlying reasons for this. Anyone care to elaborate?
6. What is the belief regarding mystical experiences? I realise this is a broad term, i've read quite a bit about Eastern mysticism and had experiences myself that have verged on mystical. Interested to hear if you believe there is any importance to these experiences. Of course they are subjective, but subjective experience is experience nonetheless and can help direct one in a different (hopefully better) direction.
7. What are your views regarding the traditional concept of enlightenment, i.e oneness, unity with the cosmos, detachment from ego etc. Is this believed to be a true and attainable state of being?
8. My understanding is that the "Wave" teachings are based on channeled knowledge? I have a book called Ra The Law of One, have not read it yet but it is also channeled knowledge. What is the general belief here regarding that book? If it is considered negative, why is that so? Why do you believe the channeled knowledge of one holds more truth than that of the other?
9. I've read a little about Gurdjieff and the fourth way, it is described as a path to liberation for the householder. This makes it sound much like the kriya yoga of Mahavatar Babaji and Lahiri Mahasaya, though i'm sure the techniques and teachings differ. I'm not sure how well known kriya is here but i'm interested why is Gurdjieff's path the one recommended here rather than another? If you know of kriya yoga, what is your opinion on it? From what i have learnt it seems probable that knowledge of kriya and its practices was channeled also.
10. Is it the belief here that cassiopaea and all associated teachings are just one of many ways of attaining liberation/truth, or is it rather the belief than it is the ultimate truth and the only way?
11. Freedom of belief and discussion is encouraged here i assume? Some topics i found have been disconcerting, as an example, i have seen some poster state that if Gurdjieff says it, it is fact and any other view is incorrect or irrelevant, one poster was even requesting the person with a different view be temporarily banned. I read this on the cassiopaea website... "We do not encourage "devotee-ism" nor "True Belief." Seems contradictory as no one discouraged that poster, it all seemed a bit... fascist? But then that is just one instance i am focusing on.
Lastly... is there a list somewhere that deciphers all the abbreviations i'm seeing on the forum? I've found out what some of them mean but many are still a mystery!
1. Astral projection - what is the general consensus on this phenomenon? Do you see it as a tool that can be used to learn or rather something that may do more harm than good due to the interaction with what may be malevolent beings in disguise?
2. "Kundalini" energy/awakening - by labelling something misconceptions can arise, kundalini is just the most well known term for this "thing", i'm hearing the opinion that it is merely a distraction on the path, is it not actually something which this site believes can aid in awakening one to a greater truth? My experiences with this energy have opened my mind, i likely would not be on this website if that experience had not occurred. Kundalini has become associated with the new age teachings, which does it a disservice, this phenomena has been a thing since ancient times, I also hear a lot of fear surrounding kundalini on this forum, don't let fear and negative association with new age fluff influence and distort your view. Is the real point not to get tunnel vision and become focused on "it" as the answer, rather to merely acknowledge that it can be a useful experience to help one grow?
3. I've seen many mentions of Christianity on this website, much like question number 2, certain connotations arise in my mind immediately, mostly negative due to my preconceived ideas about the Christian religion, I see much mention of the Bible also. Why does Christianity and the Bible seem to hold more importance in the cassiopaea philosophy than that of other ancient teachings, why the Bible why not the Gita for example? There seems to be a relationship between Cassiopaea teachings and the Christian religion? Why?
4. Psychotropic drugs - The general consensus here seems to be to avoid these, i'm not sure i agree, i don't take drugs anymore but i am not against them. Is it not possible that psychoactive plants have a form of consciousness and hold knowledge that one can access by ingesting and experiencing the consciousness of that particular plant?
5. Vegetarianism - I see a lot of people against this, many i read used to be vegetarian but no longer are. I don't like to label myself as vegetarian, i just don't want to eat animals. I work in animal rescue and have always had a natural affinity towards them. I take B12 and creatine supplements and flax/chia seeds an alternative omega-3 source. There is mention here that the paleo diet is the right choice. I'm not sure i agree, if the animals we eat were hunted in a natural environment similar to when the paleo diet flourished then i would agree, but the meat we eat today is nothing like this, the animals do not eat a natural diet or live naturally therefore the meat we eat cannot be "natural" nor the same as in paleolithic times. I'm well aware of the vegan agenda that is unfolding, for some reason the elite seem to want the world to go vegan, i'm unsure of the underlying reasons for this. Anyone care to elaborate?
6. What is the belief regarding mystical experiences? I realise this is a broad term, i've read quite a bit about Eastern mysticism and had experiences myself that have verged on mystical. Interested to hear if you believe there is any importance to these experiences. Of course they are subjective, but subjective experience is experience nonetheless and can help direct one in a different (hopefully better) direction.
7. What are your views regarding the traditional concept of enlightenment, i.e oneness, unity with the cosmos, detachment from ego etc. Is this believed to be a true and attainable state of being?
8. My understanding is that the "Wave" teachings are based on channeled knowledge? I have a book called Ra The Law of One, have not read it yet but it is also channeled knowledge. What is the general belief here regarding that book? If it is considered negative, why is that so? Why do you believe the channeled knowledge of one holds more truth than that of the other?
9. I've read a little about Gurdjieff and the fourth way, it is described as a path to liberation for the householder. This makes it sound much like the kriya yoga of Mahavatar Babaji and Lahiri Mahasaya, though i'm sure the techniques and teachings differ. I'm not sure how well known kriya is here but i'm interested why is Gurdjieff's path the one recommended here rather than another? If you know of kriya yoga, what is your opinion on it? From what i have learnt it seems probable that knowledge of kriya and its practices was channeled also.
10. Is it the belief here that cassiopaea and all associated teachings are just one of many ways of attaining liberation/truth, or is it rather the belief than it is the ultimate truth and the only way?
11. Freedom of belief and discussion is encouraged here i assume? Some topics i found have been disconcerting, as an example, i have seen some poster state that if Gurdjieff says it, it is fact and any other view is incorrect or irrelevant, one poster was even requesting the person with a different view be temporarily banned. I read this on the cassiopaea website... "We do not encourage "devotee-ism" nor "True Belief." Seems contradictory as no one discouraged that poster, it all seemed a bit... fascist? But then that is just one instance i am focusing on.
Lastly... is there a list somewhere that deciphers all the abbreviations i'm seeing on the forum? I've found out what some of them mean but many are still a mystery!
honestly in a no BS way?