Dr Simon Robinson

Dr Simon Robinson

First Steps

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Explore the transformative journey of spiritual enlightenment, from the initial confusion through the stages of awakening. Learn about Buddhist concepts of liberation, mindfulness, and inner transformation.
enlightenment, spiritual awakening, Buddhism, samsara, moksha, Buddha-nature, tathagatagarbha, meditation, mindfulness, spiritual transformation, Zen, koan, Buddhist practice

Establishing the Way: A Journey Through Enlightenment

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An exploration of Buddhist enlightenment stages, consciousness, and spiritual transformation through personal experience and Buddhist philosophy.
Buddhism, enlightenment, sotapanna, consciousness, mindfulness, spiritual practice, Buddhist philosophy, vipassana, meditation, spiritual transformation

The Key to the Gate: A Journey Through Spiritual Awakening

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Explore the transformative journey of spiritual awakening, from the Dark Night of the Soul to enlightenment, through Buddhist practice and meditation. Learn about karma, jhana, and the path to higher consciousness.
spiritual awakening, moksha, dark night of the soul, karma, meditation, jhana, brahmacarya, buddhist practice, spiritual transformation, enlightenment, mindfulness, buddhism, spiritual journey, consciousness

The Path of Awakening: A Personal Journey

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Explore the journey of spiritual awakening through the lens of the Zen kōan 'Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.' Discover insights on navigating the challenges of spiritual transformation.
spiritual awakening, Zen Buddhism, enlightenment, Dark Night of the Soul, Skandha Māras, meditation, mindfulness, spiritual journey, Buddhist practice, spiritual transformation

Initial Awakening: The Stream-Entry Experience

A personal journey through Buddhist stream-entry (sotāpatti), exploring the profound moment of spiritual breakthrough and its aftermath.
buddhist-awakening, stream-entry, sotapatti, spiritual-transformation, meditation, jhana, buddhist-practice, enlightenment-stages, mindfulness, consciousness-transformation
Buddhism, Meditation, Spiritual Experience, Personal Journey

The Night: A Journey Through Spiritual Darkness

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Explore the spiritual journey through darkness, examining the divided self, alchemical transformation, and the path to enlightenment. A deep dive into mystical psychology and spiritual awakening.
spiritual darkness, dark night of the soul, spiritual transformation, alchemy, mysticism, shadow work, kabbalah, spiritual awakening, consciousness, inner work

Wandering

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Journey through the seeker’s path from conventional life to spiritual awakening. Discover Buddhist perspectives on suffering, transformation, and the bridge between Samsara and Nirvana.
Wandering, Seeker's journey, Samsara and Nirvana, Buddhism and suffering, Alchemical transformation, Existential suffering, Dark night of the soul, Kabbalistic mysticism, Path to enlightenment, Spiritual transformation

The Alchemy of Exile: A Journey Through Genesis

Cain and Able.

Explore the psychological and spiritual symbolism in the biblical story of Cain and Abel, examining consciousness, spiritual development, and the integration of material and spiritual natures.
Cain and Abel, spiritual development, consciousness, dark night of the soul, Middle Way, Buddhism, Genesis interpretation, psychological symbolism, spiritual journey, religious symbolism, biblical analysis, spiritual transformation

Spiritual Alchemy: Understanding the Fall and Transformation

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Explore the profound journey of spiritual transformation through the lens of alchemy, examining the fundamental shift in consciousness known as 'the Fall' and its role in authentic spiritual awakening.
spiritual alchemy, spiritual transformation, consciousness shift, meditation practice, jhana states, spiritual awakening, alchemical transformation, mystical experiences, spiritual development, mindfulness practice, Buddhist meditation, spiritual journey, personal transformation, consciousness evolution, spiritual growth

What Went Before

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Explore a physician's transformative journey through medicine, spirituality, and mental health, bridging Western medicine with Eastern wisdom and esoteric practices.
spiritual awakening, medical spirituality, dark night of the soul, physician enlightenment, medical mysticism, dharma, nigredo, medical career transformation, spiritual healing, hypnotherapy experiences, medical meditation