Consciousness and Value-Based Education
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Carl Jung and Ken Wilbur are known for their work on the spectrum of consciousness.

True

According to Swami Vivekananda, consciousness is a film between which two realms?

  • Unconscious and spiritual
  • Subconscious and physiological
  • Subconscious and superconscious (correct)
  • Conscious and unconscious

    • What is the definition of consciousness according to the Oxford Living Dictionary?

    The state of being aware of and responsive to one's surroundings, a person's awareness or perception of something, the fact of awareness by the mind of itself and the world.

    What did Dr. Bruce Lipton mention about the power of the subconscious mind compared to the conscious mind?

    <p>The subconscious mind is more than a million times more powerful than the conscious mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 4 core practices of Heartfulness?

    <p>Relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the first core practice of Heartfulness, Relaxation?

    <p>To relax all efforts and prepare for meditation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditation is defined as continuous thinking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first of the 4 core practices of Heartfulness?

    <p>Relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the thought in Heartfulness Meditation that initiates the practice?

    <p>The source of divine light draws me inwards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Transmission in meditation?

    <p>To help transcend to higher levels of consciousness and clean the subconscious mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditate for around ________ minutes to begin with and slowly increase the duration up to one hour.

    <p>fifteen to twenty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspects of the subtle body are included in the functions within the vibrational field?

    <p>Consciousness (Chit)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditation helps to regulate the mind and promotes well-being.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What spiritual practices help in evolving the subtle body according to the content?

    <p>meditation and cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brainwave frequency is associated with learning and problem-solving?

    <p>Gamma waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditation has no impact on neuroplasticity, brain health, and overall well-being according to scientists.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Heartfulness, what practice helps in mental detoxification and creates stillness in the mind? ______ helps in removing the impurities, complexities, and emotional heaviness that accumulate during the day.

    <p>Cleaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the brainwave frequency with the associated state of consciousness:

    <p>Gamma waves = Learning and problem solving Beta waves = Active in conversation and other activities Alpha waves = When relaxed, contemplative, absorbed in a beautiful piece of music or starting to meditate Theta waves = Occurs when drowsy, drifting into sleep and dreams or in deep subconscious states of meditation Delta waves = In deep sleep states and deepest states of meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first spiritual law of success based on?

    <p>fundamental understanding that we are in our essential state, pure consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of experiencing the field of pure potentiality? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Enjoy a great bonding with people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Law of Giving could also be called the Law of Giving and ________.

    <p>Receiving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of life according to the text?

    <p>Facilitate expansion of available consciousness to its fullest potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the connection between consciousness and the source according to the text?

    <p>Connected through the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Heartfulness Meditation has been shown to decrease sympathetic activation and increase parasympathetic tone.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Expanding wisdom is a sign of ________ according to the text.

    <p>expanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the content, what is the relationship between giving and receiving?

    <p>Giving is the same as receiving, as they are different aspects of the energy flow in the universe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stated as the most important thing behind giving and receiving?

    <p>Intention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The more you give, the less you will receive.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Law of Giving suggests that the return is directly proportional to the giving when it is unconditional and from the _____.

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following principles with their corresponding Laws:

    <p>The Law of Giving = Giving is receiving The Law of Karma = Cause and effect The Law of Least Effort = Do less &amp; accomplish more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the evolution of consciousness?

    <p>The purpose is for individual and collective evolution, inner transformation, and utilizing human potential to the fullest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some benefits of meditation for expanding consciousness? Select all that apply.

    <p>Reducing blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meditation can positively affect genes and brain activity in chronically stressed individuals.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During meditation, consciousness expands across its full spectrum of existence, especially in the field of the __________.

    <p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit, and Consciousness

    • The course aims to provide knowledge to help individuals answer questions about achieving full potential, happiness, and contentment in life.

    Evolution of Consciousness

    • Consciousness refers to the state of being aware of one's surroundings and responsive to them.
    • The concept of a spectrum of consciousness has been discussed by yogis, mystics, and Western psychoanalysts like Carl Jung and Ken Wilber.
    • The spectrum of consciousness spans the subconscious mind, consciousness, and the superconscious realm.

    The Three Bodies

    • The three bodies that make up all life forms, including human beings, are:
      • Physical body (made of flesh and blood, associated with matter)
      • Subtle body (also known as the astral or mental body, associated with energy and vibration)
      • Causal body (also known as the soul, associated with the absolute state of nothingness, the substratum of existence)
    • Evolution in human beings occurs in the subtle body, which is the middle layer that needs to be transformed during self-development.

    Relaxation

    • Relaxation is the first of the four core practices of Heartfulness, enabling available consciousness to expand and evolve from mundane consciousness to divine consciousness.
    • The purpose of relaxation is to unwind physically, calm down, and free the body and mind for meditation.
    • The steps for relaxation involve gradually relaxing different body parts, starting from the toes and moving up to the top of the head.### The Three Gunas
    • The three gunas in Vedic philosophy are tamasic, rajasic, and sattvik, which describe the connection between the bodies.
    • A sattvik person has a subtle body that can move freely, while a tamasic person is more rigid and less connected.

    Meditation

    • Meditation is a process of shifting from thinking to feeling.
    • It reveals the true nature of the object of meditation, which is felt rather than thought.
    • Meditation involves focusing on an object, which can be anything, and the goal is to become what we meditate upon.
    • Heartfulness Meditation uses the thought "The source of divine light already present in my heart is drawing me inwards" as a doorway into a vast inner universe.

    The Subtle Body

    • The subtle body is a vibrational field that can be turbulent and complex or still and peaceful.
    • The heart is known as the field of action for the mind in yogic philosophy.
    • The subtle body has four main functions: consciousness (chit), thinking and feeling (manas), intellect (buddhi), and ego (ahankar).
    • These functions work together to make up the mind.

    Evolution of Consciousness

    • Consciousness expands and evolves through meditation and the refinement of the intellect, ego, and thinking and feeling processes.
    • The evolution of consciousness requires the regulation of the mind and the development of wisdom.
    • Wisdom is the ability to utilize all faculties at their best, with minimum input and maximum output.
    • The ego plays a vital role in the evolution of consciousness, and it must be refined and used wisely to achieve humility and expand consciousness.

    Heartfulness Meditation

    • Heartfulness Meditation involves sitting comfortably, closing the eyes, and relaxing.
    • The focus is on the heart, and the thought "The source of divine light already present in my heart is drawing me inwards" is used to attract the attention inwards.
    • The meditation is practiced for 15-20 minutes, and then the condition is observed and savored.

    The Role of Transmission

    • Transmission is the active catalyst for transformation in Heartfulness Meditation.
    • It removes inner complexities and cleans the spiritual centers or chakras.
    • Meditation with Transmission helps to transcend from one level to another level, and to dive deeper into the subconscious depths of the mind.

    Cleaning Practice

    • The Cleaning practice is a mental detoxification that helps to clear the field of consciousness and create stillness in the mind.
    • It removes the impurities, complexities, and emotional heaviness that accumulate during the day.
    • The practice involves guided cleaning followed by meditation.

    The Importance of Humility

    • Humility is essential for the evolution of consciousness and the refinement of the ego.
    • Humility helps to transcend the ego and expand consciousness.
    • The philosophy of humility is to think that the other person is greater, and to maintain humility at all costs.### Heartfulness Cleaning
    • Thought-seeds planted in the subconscious are called impressions
    • The emotional content of thoughts gets planted, not the thought itself
    • The cleaning method works directly on the subconscious, like weeding a garden
    • Impressions left unaddressed will continue to sprout as thoughts and emotions
    • Practice Heartfulness Cleaning at the end of the day, ideally before sunset, for 15-20 minutes
    • Steps to Cleaning:
      • Sit comfortably with intention to remove impressions
      • Close eyes, feel relaxed, and imagine complexities leaving the system
      • Accelerate the process with confidence and determination
      • Focus on the inner lightness and connection with the Source

    Meditation and Neuroscience

    • Meditation improves stress management, sleep, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and relationships
    • Meditation alters brainwave frequencies associated with individual consciousness
    • Brainwave frequencies:
      • Gamma waves (31-120 Hz): hyper brain activity, learning, and problem-solving
      • Beta waves (13-30 Hz): active conversation and activities
      • Alpha waves (8-12 Hz): relaxed, contemplative, and absorbed
      • Theta waves (4-7 Hz): drowsy, dream-like, and deep subconscious states
      • Delta waves (0.5-3 Hz): deep sleep and deep meditation
    • Meditators experience expanded spectrum of brainwave frequencies

    States of Consciousness

    • Alert wakeful state: Gamma waves, learning, and problem-solving
    • Relaxed state: Alpha waves, relaxation, and contemplation
    • Dream-like state: Theta waves, drowsy, and drifting into sleep
    • Deep sleep state: Delta waves, deep sleep, and deep meditation
    • Turiya state: expansive awareness, encompassing all states, and accessible through Heartfulness meditation
    • Turiyatit state: awakened consciousness, transcending all states, and carrying the meditative state into daily life

    Creating a Meditative State

    • Receive spiritual nourishment through meditation
    • Preserve and retain the new condition through sensitivity and efforts
    • Acquire, enliven, imbibe, and become one with the spiritual nourishment
    • Secure and merge with the condition to make it a part of oneself

    Practical: Inner Connect and Meditation

    • Practice Inner Connect to expand consciousness and connect with the Source
    • Use the Heartfulness Prayer to connect with the Source before sleep and meditation
    • Observe and hold onto the meditative state with open eyes, carrying it into daily life

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