Shamanism

Shamanism - Lenswork Analysis The World of Spirits.  Introduction Shamanism is one of humanity’s oldest spiritual traditions, practiced in diverse forms across indigenous cultures worldwide. While it varies by region, its core revolves around the shaman — a mediator...

Dzogchen & Mahamudra

Dzogchen & Mahamudra - Lenswork Analysis The Great Perfection.  Introduction Dzogchen (“Great Perfection”) and Mahamudra (“Great Seal”) are advanced meditative traditions in Tibetan Buddhism. Both claim to bypass gradual paths by pointing directly to the nature of...

Dr. David R. Hawkins

Dr. David R. Hawkins - Lenswork Analysis The Map of Consciousness.  Introduction Dr. David R. Hawkins (1927–2012) was an American psychiatrist and spiritual teacher best known for his book Power vs. Force and the development of the Map of Consciousness. His work...

Ken Wilber

Ken Wilber - Lenswork Analysis The Architecture of Integral Consciousness.  Introduction Ken Wilber (b. 1949) is an American philosopher and writer best known for developing Integral Theory, an ambitious attempt to unify psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and...

Adyashanti

Adyashanti - Lenswork Analysis The Silent Shift.  Introduction Adyashanti (Steven Gray, b. 1962) is an American spiritual teacher whose path began in Zen Buddhism before he broke away to articulate his own direct approach. His teachings combine Zen simplicity, Advaita...