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(sangsara). That is, the re-entry to the ego can take place on one of six levels, or as one of six personality types.
Two of these are higher than the normal human, three are lower. The highest, most illuminated, level is that of
the devas, who are what Westerners would call saints, sages or divine teachers. They are the most enlightened
people walking the earth. Gautama Buddha, Lao Tse, Christ. The second level is that of the asuras, who may be
called titans or heroes, people with a more than human degree of power and vision. The third level is that of
most normal human beings, struggling through game-networks, occasionally breaking free. The fourth level is
that of primitive and animalistic incarnations. In this category we have the dog and the cock, symbolic of
hyper-sexuality concomitant with jealousy; the pig, symbolizing lustful stupidity and uncleanliness; the
industrious, hoarding ant; the insect or worm signifying an earthy or grovelling disposition; the snake, flashing
in anger; the ape, full of rampaging primitive power; the snarling "wolf of the steppes;" the bird, soaring freely.
Many more could be enumerated. In all cultures of the world people have adopted identities in the image of
animals. In childhood and in dreams it is a process familiar to all. The fifth level is that of neurotics, frustrated
lifeless spirits forever pursuing unsatisfied desires; the sixth and lowest level is hell or psychosis. Less than one
percent of ego- transcendent experiences end in sainthood or psychosis. Most persons return to the normal
human level.
According to The Tibetan Book of the Dead, each of the six game worlds or levels of existence is associated
with a characteristic sort of thraldom, from which non-game experiences give temporary freedom: (1) existence
as a deva, or saint, although more desirable than the others, is concomitant with an ever-recurring round of
pleasure, free game ecstasy; (2) existence as an asura, or titan, is concomitant with incessant heroic warfare; (3)
helplessness and slavery are characteristic of animal existence; (4) torments of unsatisfied needs and wants are
characteristic of the existence of pretas, or unhappy spirits; (5) the characteristic impediments of human
existence are inertia, smug ignorance, physical or psychological handicaps or various sorts.
According to the Bardo Thodol, the level one is detined for is determined by one's karma. During the period of
the Third Bardo premonitory signs and visions of the different levels appear, that for which one is heading
appearing most clearly. For example, the voyager may feel full of godlike power (asuras), or he may feel
himself stirred by primitive or bestial impulses, or he may experience that all-pervasive frustration of the
unhappy neurotics, or shudder at the tortures of a self-created hell.
The chances of making a favorable re-entry are increased if the process is allowed to take its own natural
course, without effort or struggle. One should avoid pursuing or fleeing any of the visions, but meditate calmly
on the knowledge that all levels exist in the Buddha also.
One can recognize and examine the signs as they appear and learn a great deal about oneself in a very short
time. Although it is unwise to struggle against or flee the visions that come in this period, the INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RE-ENTRY VISIONS are designed to help the voyager regain First Bardo transcendence. In this way, if
the person finds himself about to return to a personality or ego which he finds inappropriate to his new
knowledge about himself, he can, by following the instructions, prevent this and make a fresh re-entry.
iii. The All-Determining Influence of Thought
Liberation may be obtained, by such confrontation, even though previously it was not. If, however, liberation is
not obtained even after these confrontations, further earnest and continued application is essential.
Should you feel attachment to material possessions, to old games and activities, or if you get any because other
people are still involved in pursuits that you have renounced, this will affect the psychological balance in such a
way that even if destined to return at a higher level, you will actually re-enter on a lower level in the world of
unsatisfied spirits (neurosis). On the other hand, even if you do feel attached to worldly games that you have
renounced, you will not be able to play them, and they will be of no use to you. Therefore abandon weakness
and attachment to them; cast them away wholly; renounce them from your heart. No matter who may be
enjoying your possessions, or taking your role, have no feelings of miserliness or jealousy, but be prepared to
renounce them willingly. Think that you are offering them to your internal freedom and to your expaned
consciousness. Abide in the feeling of non-attachment, devoid of weakness and craving.
Again, when the activities of the other members of the session are wrong, careless, inattentive or distracting,
when the agreement or contract is broken, and when purity of intention is lost by any participant, and frivolity
and laxness take over (all of which can clearly be seen by the Bardo voyager) you may feel lack of faith and
begin to doubt your beliefs. You will be able to perceive any anxiety or fear, any selfish actions, ego-centric
conduct and manipulative behavior. You may think: "Alas! they are playing me false, they have cheated and
deceived." If you think thus, you will become extremely depressed, and through great resentment you will
acquire disbelief and loss of faith, instead of affection and humble trust. Since this affects the psychological
balance, re-entry will certainly be made on an unpleasant level. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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