THERE ARE THINGS KNOWN AND THERE ARE THINGS UNKNOWN IN BETWEEN LIES THE DOORS.
- JIM MORRISON
The day destroys the night
Night divides the day
Tried to run tried to hide
Break on thru to the other side
We chased our pleasures here
dug our treasures there
but can you still recall
The time we cried
Break on thru to the other side
THE DOORS OF PERCEPTION
If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is Infinite
-William Blake The Marriage Of Heaven & Hell
Jim Morrison's self-procured knowledge and his search for the true experience of re discovering the Infinite fascinated him with the concept of The Doors Of Perception a book written by Aldous Huxley based on the psychedelic experiences of mind elevation through the use of hallucinogens or psychoactive drugs for spiritual purposes thereby unlocking the doors of perception was named in accordance to William Blake's lines.
TIBETAN BARDOS
The interim state between the known and The Unknown as Morrison states is a indirect yet clear reference to the Tibetan Bardos or the 6 intermediate stages of existence experienced.
The word Bardo signifies the in-between state or the inter-mediate or the Transitional State liminal state or the state of inter change.
The Sanskrit synonym is Antarabhava, as explained by Vasubandhu in his Abhidharmakosha (The Treasury of Abhidharma)
" There is a level of existence, experienced
In between death and birth.
What is it? What is an intermediate being, and an intermediate existence? Intermediate existence, inserts in between existence at death and the existence at birth, not having arrived at the location where it should go, cannot be said to be born. Between death-that is, the five skandhas of the moment of death -and arising- that is, the five skandhas of the moment of rebirth. There is an existence- a" body" of five skandhas- that goes to the place of rebirth. This existence between the two realms of rebirth (gati) is called intermediate existence. "
In Padmasambhava's Bardo Thodol, six intermediate states of existence are enlisted, held in the Nyingma tradition in the 8th century were later rediscovered as Terma or Treasure Teachings by Terton Karma Lingpa in the 14th century along with the Zhitro Mandala teachings and the Dzogchen practice of Zhitro.
1. Shinay Bardo - The first bardo of birth and life extends from the moment consiousness or the soul manifests in the womb until the last breath.
2. Milam Bardo - The second bardo of the dream state, starts from the moment of sleep till the awakening. It is a subset of a first bardo.
3. Samten Bardo - The third bardo of meditation. Is also a subset of Shinay Bardo
4. Chikkhai Bardo - The fourth bardo of death, initiates from the primary signs of decline till continues through the transmutation and dissolution of the Mahabhuta ( Sanskrit : elements constituting matter) till the commencement of the last inner breath.
5. Chonyid Bardo - The bardo of supreme reality or the self luminosity of nature is experienced between the last inner breath ( sanskrit: prana vayu ; Tibetan: rlung) and the subsequent visions and auditory experiences which correspond to the Thodgal or Lhundhrub Togal (the practice of separating samsara and nirvana - djungne- drosom) manisfestation as practiced in Dzogchen teachings. All sentient beings can experience Od gsal or The Clear Light in this state if inexperienced during their previous life span. The attainment of the white light vision is Mahaparinirvana - the state of Eternal bliss.
6. Sidpa Bardo - The sixth bardo of re-birth or metempsychosis (transmigration ) as the soul enters another womb for the fulfilment of its Karmic accounts back on earth .
PSYCHEDELIA, DZOGCHEN AND SHAMANISM
Tibetan Bon or Yungdrung a pre-historic religion founded by Lord Tonpa Shenrub Miwo in 16, 017 BCE in parts of Tibet and Central Asia in Confederation of Zhang -Zhung region encircling around Mt Kailash (Yungdrung Gutseg) as its central sacred apostle, based on the teachings of the Dzogchen practices or the attainment of The Great Perfection by eradicating dualism reaching the Non - dual of Unified Cosmic Harmony or the Natural State of Existence . The re- union of one's own awareness (rig pa) as it merges with the ever present Divine consiousness (kunzhi) is highly similar to the Shamanistic practices in other parts of Asia ( The Shamanistic practitioners of Nepal and The Himalayas) and North America. As discussed Shamanism and Psychedelia both intend to the restoration of the State Of Nature or the State of Existential Being Non -Dualism highly corresponds and is a mirror reflection of the Pre-historic Bon. The inter influence of the traditions of Yung drung Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Shamanism can be visualised in Jim's lyric verses and poetry.......
Opening of the Trunk
- Moment of inner freedom
When the mind is opened & the
Infinite universe revealed
& the soul is left to wander
Dazed & confus'd searching
Here & there for teachers & friends.
Made the scene
Week to week
Day to Day
Hour to Hour
The gate is straight
Deep and wide
Break on thru to the other side
LETS BREAK ON THRU TO THE OTHER SIDE
- JIM MORRISON
The day destroys the night
Night divides the day
Tried to run tried to hide
Break on thru to the other side
We chased our pleasures here
dug our treasures there
but can you still recall
The time we cried
Break on thru to the other side
THE DOORS OF PERCEPTION
If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is Infinite
-William Blake The Marriage Of Heaven & Hell
Jim Morrison's self-procured knowledge and his search for the true experience of re discovering the Infinite fascinated him with the concept of The Doors Of Perception a book written by Aldous Huxley based on the psychedelic experiences of mind elevation through the use of hallucinogens or psychoactive drugs for spiritual purposes thereby unlocking the doors of perception was named in accordance to William Blake's lines.
TIBETAN BARDOS
The interim state between the known and The Unknown as Morrison states is a indirect yet clear reference to the Tibetan Bardos or the 6 intermediate stages of existence experienced.
The word Bardo signifies the in-between state or the inter-mediate or the Transitional State liminal state or the state of inter change.
The Sanskrit synonym is Antarabhava, as explained by Vasubandhu in his Abhidharmakosha (The Treasury of Abhidharma)
" There is a level of existence, experienced
In between death and birth.
What is it? What is an intermediate being, and an intermediate existence? Intermediate existence, inserts in between existence at death and the existence at birth, not having arrived at the location where it should go, cannot be said to be born. Between death-that is, the five skandhas of the moment of death -and arising- that is, the five skandhas of the moment of rebirth. There is an existence- a" body" of five skandhas- that goes to the place of rebirth. This existence between the two realms of rebirth (gati) is called intermediate existence. "
In Padmasambhava's Bardo Thodol, six intermediate states of existence are enlisted, held in the Nyingma tradition in the 8th century were later rediscovered as Terma or Treasure Teachings by Terton Karma Lingpa in the 14th century along with the Zhitro Mandala teachings and the Dzogchen practice of Zhitro.
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1. Shinay Bardo - The first bardo of birth and life extends from the moment consiousness or the soul manifests in the womb until the last breath.
2. Milam Bardo - The second bardo of the dream state, starts from the moment of sleep till the awakening. It is a subset of a first bardo.
3. Samten Bardo - The third bardo of meditation. Is also a subset of Shinay Bardo
4. Chikkhai Bardo - The fourth bardo of death, initiates from the primary signs of decline till continues through the transmutation and dissolution of the Mahabhuta ( Sanskrit : elements constituting matter) till the commencement of the last inner breath.
5. Chonyid Bardo - The bardo of supreme reality or the self luminosity of nature is experienced between the last inner breath ( sanskrit: prana vayu ; Tibetan: rlung) and the subsequent visions and auditory experiences which correspond to the Thodgal or Lhundhrub Togal (the practice of separating samsara and nirvana - djungne- drosom) manisfestation as practiced in Dzogchen teachings. All sentient beings can experience Od gsal or The Clear Light in this state if inexperienced during their previous life span. The attainment of the white light vision is Mahaparinirvana - the state of Eternal bliss.
6. Sidpa Bardo - The sixth bardo of re-birth or metempsychosis (transmigration ) as the soul enters another womb for the fulfilment of its Karmic accounts back on earth .
PSYCHEDELIA, DZOGCHEN AND SHAMANISM
Tibetan Bon or Yungdrung a pre-historic religion founded by Lord Tonpa Shenrub Miwo in 16, 017 BCE in parts of Tibet and Central Asia in Confederation of Zhang -Zhung region encircling around Mt Kailash (Yungdrung Gutseg) as its central sacred apostle, based on the teachings of the Dzogchen practices or the attainment of The Great Perfection by eradicating dualism reaching the Non - dual of Unified Cosmic Harmony or the Natural State of Existence . The re- union of one's own awareness (rig pa) as it merges with the ever present Divine consiousness (kunzhi) is highly similar to the Shamanistic practices in other parts of Asia ( The Shamanistic practitioners of Nepal and The Himalayas) and North America. As discussed Shamanism and Psychedelia both intend to the restoration of the State Of Nature or the State of Existential Being Non -Dualism highly corresponds and is a mirror reflection of the Pre-historic Bon. The inter influence of the traditions of Yung drung Bon, Tibetan Buddhism, Shamanism can be visualised in Jim's lyric verses and poetry.......Opening of the Trunk
- Moment of inner freedom
When the mind is opened & the
Infinite universe revealed
& the soul is left to wander
Dazed & confus'd searching
Here & there for teachers & friends.
Made the scene
Week to week
Day to Day
Hour to Hour
The gate is straight
Deep and wide
Break on thru to the other side
LETS BREAK ON THRU TO THE OTHER SIDE
Interesting! Never considered this as I was delving into his music as a teenager, unconsciously seeking deeper connection to Spirit. Now as a shamanic practitioner and teacher consciously working with Spirit here I am again full circle. Love how that works!
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