do you know where our spirit go when we die what if your death is an illusion and the real you has never been born never died and never truly existed in the way you think the truth is you've already died countless times what you fear isn't death itself but the unknown path your soul takes afterwards if you fail to recognize the Luminous light of death you'll be trapped in an endless cycle of birth and death Heaven and Hell aren't external places they're States Of Consciousness you will experience after death based on these things these are
the secrets we will uncover in a minute for Millennia death has been called the great unknown but death is not a mystery it's a passage imagine Consciousness itself transcending the physical body unfazed by the end of Flesh and Blood it is the Soul's Awakening the moment when the spark within us is freed from its Earthly shell the Tibetans saw death not as an end but as a continuation a path back to the source of all being and that source is you through death the soul enters states of profound mystery called The bardos Hidden realm where
the very fabric of existence unfolds in mystical Traditions death is rarely seen as a censation it is instead understood as a transition a movement of Consciousness from one state to another much like the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly death is a shedding of the old and a birth into a new form of existence Mystics and sages through throughout history have described death as a journey across a sacred threshold leading the soul from the dense physical world into subtler Realms where it can undergo further experiences purifications and learning in esoteric philosophy death is described
as a return a pilgrimage back to the source this return allows the soul to shed the material burdens accumulated over a lifetime and return to its Essence a pure Consciousness that exists beyond space and time the cycle of birth and death or samsara is a process of refinement each death is an opportunity to evolve spiritually to approach closer to the ultimate realization of one's true nature and to break free from the cycle of reincarnation known as the wheel of samsara according to many ancient texts including the Tibetan Book of the Dead Consciousness is not merely
a product of the brain or physical body it is a universal principle an eternal spark that connects every living being to a vast Cosmic intelligence in this view Consciousness survives physical death and remains intact journeying through various PLS of existence mystical Traditions often describe Consciousness as the soul or Spirit a boundless awareness that transcends the temporary and material nature of the physical form this enduring essence of Consciousness is what travels through different Realms or states after death Mystics believe that Consciousness is an infinite field and that life itself is an expression of of this field
manifesting temporarily in physical form the death experience is simply Consciousness withdrawing from the physical shell to reemerge in its pure form but what is the purpose of knowing what happens after death for ancient cultures understanding death was as crucial as understanding life itself death is not merely a topic of curiosity but a profound means to understand the nature of existence and purpose the Tibetan Book of the Dead along with other mystical texts serves as a guide for the dying process designed to assist the soul in achieving Liberation and avoiding the pitfalls of fear attachment and
ignorance that bind it to further cycles of birth and death preparation for death is considered essential as the mindset and consciousness of the moment of death are believed to have a significant impact on the Soul's Journey Beyond by mastering an awareness of death individuals can become liberated from the fear of it achieving an inner Freedom that enhances the spiritual journey both in life and in the afterlife Bardo it means between in tibetan mysticism Bardo means intermediate state or in between State the BAU refers to various transitional Realms that the soul navigates not only after death
but also during other transitional moments in life each BAU serves as an opportunity for transformation growth and Transcendence the BAU is a place of liminality a moment when the usual boundaries of time identity and material reality are suspended allowing the soul to perceive reality from a broader more profound perspective there are different types of B States the Tibetan Book of the Dead outlines six bados each corresponding to a stage of Consciousness that presents a unique set of experiences and opportunities for Liberation the very first state of the Bardo States is the natural Bardo of this
life this is the Bardo experience during our Waking Life where we are actively shaping our Consciousness and karmic patterns this stage offers the most profound opportunity for Preparation as it allows us to work with our Consciousness directly through meditation ethical living and Detachment the second state of the B States is the painful B of dying this is the stage when the soul begins to separate from the physical body this B marks the beginning of the Soul's Journey where each element earth water fire air and space dissolves and the individual begins experiencing Detachment from physical Sensations
it is a time of powerful visions and Sensations often described as challenging and disorienting as the final moments of Life approach Tibetan teachings describe a journey through dissolution a gradual unraveling of the body mind and self this process unfolds like a sequence of doorways each opening into a more subtle realm of awareness as the physical body Fades and the energetic core begins its release here death is not simply an end but a profound mystical passage the Journey Begins With the Earth dissolving into water the body once strong and steady now feels frail strength slips away
and a sense of weight and gravity overtakes it as if the person is sinking or being gently compressed this heaviness however is not merely physical it is the body's farewell to the stability it has always known as water dissolves into fire bodily fluids dry up and a growing thirst signals the start of this inner drought warmth begins to fade from the hands feet and face slowly retreating inward the individual may feel a dimming as if life itself were withdrawing moving closer to the center next fire dissolves into air and here warmth fully departs the body
a coolness settles and with it Visions may come flickering lights Sparks or vague undulating shapes that float before the Mind's Eye it is as though the inner fire the spark of life is surrendering itself leaving only a gentle breath with the fading of air into space breathing becomes shallow light as a whisper thoughts and Sensations drift scattered like leaves on a windless day in these moments the Mind begins to sense a vast emptiness an all-encompassing quiet as perceptions blur a sense of boundless space expands as if the self is slowly melting into the great unknown
finally space dissolves into pure Consciousness and All That Remains remains is awareness bare and boundless freed from the body the mind and identity itself this Consciousness is described as a luminous radiant presence it is an opening a last precious Gateway into the realm Beyond form Tibetan wisdom teaches that this moment is sacred a threshold where the Consciousness can perceive its truest nature luminous and vast for those trained in these teachings death is not feared but approached with deep reverence as an opportunity for Liberation if if in these fleeting Moments One can recognize the light of
pure awareness they may transcend the cycle of rebirth and suffering merging with an endless profound peace this is the ultimate passage a journey of transformation through dissolution where what remains is a glimmer of the Eternal before we continue please like and share this video the third state of the Bardo States is the Luminous Bardo of dharmata in this Bardo the soul encounters the clear light of reality a pure nonu light that represents the ultimate truth here the potential for Liberation is highest if the soul can recognize this light as its own nature it can achieve
instantaneous Liberation however if it does not recognize it it moves into more differentiated visions of peaceful and wrathful deities in the Tibetan teachings the Luminous B of dhata unfolds as a realm of pure light a stage in the journey after death where the Soul confronts the very essence of reality itself here the clear light a radiant nonu awareness emerges as the ultimate truth it is vast formless and free from the illusion of identity a light so pure that it transcends all worldly constraints for those who are prepared this light is not an external phenomenon but
the reflection of their own deepest nature a gateway to Enlightenment itself at this threshold Liberation can occur in an instant should the soul recognize the clear light as its own true Essence freedom from the cycle of birth and death is realized and the soul is liberated but this recognition is not so simple it requires complete Detachment from the habits thoughts and attachments that have accumulated over lifetimes fear often born of the unknown must be overcome and the mind must remain open unclouded by the Illusions it has created for most however the dhata is not so
clear as the clear light begins to fade the soul often experiences Vivid Visions deities both peaceful and wrathful these are not external entities but symbolic reflections of the Soul's own Karma emotions and Consciousness these figures are projections of the mind and through them the soul is given an opportunity to recognize the nature of its own Illusions each Vision whether Serene or fearsome is a reflection of the Soul's internal State and a chance to release the patterns that bind it yet this is not an easy task the primary obstacle in this B are fear ignorance and
attachment when the clear light Fades many Souls fall into confusion unable to see the light for what it truly is instead they become trapped in their own projections drawn back into the cycles of rebirth repeating old patterns of suffering the teachings of the Tibetan Book of the Dead offer guidance in these moments prayers and instructions to remind the soul to let go to see these Visions as nothing more than illusions of the Mind and to return to the radiant awareness that is always present the fourth state of the Bardo States is the karmic Bardo of
becoming if Liberation is not attained in the dharmata Bardo the soul enters the bard of becoming where it is drawn to rebirth this stage is governed by karmic forces and the soul is pulled toward new parents and circumstances based on its past actions and unresolved attachments the journey through the karmic BAU of becoming is an intricate dance of energies a process where the soul is drawn into its next Incarnation by the powerful pull of its past actions thoughts and intentions this realm shaped by karma is not simply a place of judgment but a space where
the soul continues its Evolution Guided by the Unseen forces of its own past as the soul leaves the physical body it enters a state where it is magnetically attracted to Realms that mirror the frequency of its accumulated Karma the forces at work in this BAU are not random but are deeply tied to the purity or Distortion of the Soul's intentions over countless lifetimes a soul that has acted with compassion love and truth is gently drawn toward higher more harmonious planes of existence where peace and spiritual growth are more readily accessible conversely a soul that has
been driven by fear hatred or ignorance is pulled into denser Realms where suffering persists not as a punishment but as a catalyst for Learning and transformation the Tibetan teachings reveal that this pull is not about retribution but about the Soul's need to confront unresolved energies and continue its journey toward Liberation in the karmic Baro the subtle mind of the deceased is surrounded by Vivid mental Impressions samsaras that Echo the desires fears and attachments from past lives these Impressions become like seeds carrying the karmic energies of unresolved emotions relationships and experiences attachments to loved ones material
wealth or fleeting Pleasures from the previous life P the soul back into circumstances where these desires may be realized once more though often in a way that cannot provide lasting fulfillment these desires become binding forces trapping the soul in the cycle of rebirth and keeping it tethered to the unresolved past as the soul progresses through this state it begins to encounter visions of potential Parents images shaped by the Soul's kic resonance these are not Random Encounters but luminous Impressions reflecting the vibration qualities of both the soul and the parents it is drawn to at this
point the soul has some semblance of choice though it is often constrained by the gravitational pull of its own Karma the soul may feel a magnetic attraction or an aversion to certain parents based on the karmic patterns it still needs to resolve however Advanced Souls those who have achieved spiritual awareness may have more agency in this process consciously choosing the conditions that will most effectively Aid their Journey toward Liberation yet even as the soul approaches its New Birth there remains a veil of forgetfulness a natural barrier that erases the conscious memory of past lives this
Veil is often seen as merciful allowing the soul to engage fully in its current life without the burdens of past traumas or unresolved experiences without this forgetfulness the soul could be overwhelmed by the weight of its history preventing it from fully embracing the lessons of the present incarnation but the veil is not absolute in moments of deep introspection in dreams or in flashes of intuition hints of past Lives May emerge offering glimpses of unresolved Karma or latent abilities carried over from previous incarnations spiritual practices such as meditation can also help Pierce through the veil allowing
Advanced practitioners to access past life memories and insights that guide their spiritual Evolution the karmic Bardo of becoming is a realm of both mystery and opportunity it is the space where the soul is continually drawn toward its next Incarnation by the invisible forces of karma where it encounters visions of potential parents and begins to experience the subtle energies that shape its future in this journey the soul is both guided and constrained by its past but it is always moving towards an eventual reunion with its truest highest nature the fifth state of the B States is
the B of dream this refers to the intermediate State experienced in sleep which which mirrors death in its experience of temporary separation from the body dream practice as part of Bardo training is used as preparation teaching one how to recognize the illusory nature of existence and Achieve Lucidity the sixth and last state of the B States is the B of meditation this B pertains to the meditative States one can achieve in life where a practitioner experiences the clear light of awareness and the dissolution of egoic boundaries in advanced meditation individuals can exper states that mimic
the post-death bardos which helps them prepare for the actual experience of death our journey continues in the second part of this series stay tuned
