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 Shambhala Meditation: Reaching the Mythical Kingdom
Shambhala, also known as Shambala, is a mythical kingdom that appears in ancient Asian texts. It is akin to the more well-known Atlantis in the sense that its existence as a real or imaginary place is debated. Like Atlantis, it is considered a magical and advanced place, although Shambhala is known mostly for the enlightenment of its people, who practice advanced meditation techniques, rather than by technological progress.
Unlike Atlantis, Shambhala was not destroyed by any cataclysm. Defenders of the existence Shambhala sustain that it’s a non-physical place that can only be reached by meditation. Despite not having a physical form, the kingdom is believed to be located somewhere in the Himalaya Mountains.
In addition, the nature of Shambhala is also subjected to discussion. While it is commonly considered a kingdom, some people who claim to have visited it describe it as a city, a city-state, a region, or a country.
The name of Shambhala comes from Sanskrit, and it means “self powered” or “self benefited.” It is regarded as a place of great beauty, but also as a place for celebration, prayer, and meditation, where visitors come to learn, study, and gain enlightenment.
The main way to get to Shambhala is through astral travel. While the analysis of astral traveling is beyond the scope of this article, we’ll just mention quickly that in some ancient teachings, in addition to the physical body, there are also subtle bodies with these being typical: etheric, astral, mental, causal and soul bodies. Astral travel occurs when one’s consciousness is focused in the astral body, usually through the practice of certain meditation techniques, where it can quickly move without the same restraints as the physical.
In addition to being a mythical kingdom, Shambhala is the name of a school of meditation (school as in a set of disciplines that follow the same doctrine). It takes the name of the kingdom because it supposedly promotes its values and teachings.
The main premise of this school of meditation is that all humans are naturally warm, intelligent, and good. It is the hardships and circumstances of life that make us fall into negative patters of violence, greed, envy, sadness, and anger. It is through meditation that we are able to claim back these positive qualities and become enlightened beings, much like the mythical habitants of Shambhala. This process of recuperating one’s intelligence, wisdom, and compassion is called the “path of the warrior,” despite the fact that this type of meditation is heavily based on contemplation and reflection of one’s behavior and psyche. It is called so because it represents the courage and conflict that emerge of facing one’s own mind, which is considered more difficult than facing another person or situation.
Lastly, it is interesting to know that while some meditation centers recognize the existence of Shambhala, others don’t and just take the name because of what it symbolizes and the values that it stands for.
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