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The [[third eye]] (also known as the inner [[eye]]) is a [[mystical]] and [[esoteric]] {{Wiki|concept}} referring to a speculative {{Wiki|invisible}} [[eye]] which provides [[perception]] beyond ordinary [[sight]].
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In certain [[dharmic]] [[spiritual traditions]] such as [[Hinduism]], the [[third eye]] refers to the [[ajna]], or {{Wiki|brow}}, [[chakra]].
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In [[Theosophy]] it is related to the [[pineal gland]]. The [[third eye]] refers to the gate that leads to inner [[realms]] and spaces of [[higher consciousness]].
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In {{Wiki|New Age}} [[spirituality]], the [[third eye]] often [[symbolizes]] a [[state of enlightenment]] or the {{Wiki|evocation}} of [[mental images]] having deeply personal [[spiritual]] or [[psychological]] significance.
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The [[third eye]] is often associated with [[religious]] [[visions]], {{Wiki|clairvoyance}}, the ability to observe [[chakras]] and [[auras]], {{Wiki|precognition}}, and out-of-body [[experiences]]. [[People]] who are claimed to have the capacity to utilize their third [[eyes]] are sometimes known as seers.
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==[[Characteristics]]==
  
The third eye (also known as the inner eye) is a mystical and esoteric concept referring to a speculative invisible eye which provides perception beyond ordinary sight. In certain dharmic spiritual traditions such as Hinduism, the third eye refers to the ajna, or brow, chakra. In Theosophy it is related to the pineal gland. The third eye refers to the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness. In New Age spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply personal spiritual or psychological significance. The third eye is often associated with religious visions, clairvoyance, the ability to observe chakras and auras, precognition, and out-of-body experiences. People who are claimed to have the capacity to utilize their third eyes are sometimes known as seers.
 
==Characteristics==
 
 
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In some traditions as Hinduism the third eye is said to be located around the middle of the forehead, slightly above the junction of the eyebrows. In other traditions, as in Theosophy, it is believed to be connected with the pineal gland. According to this theory, humans had in far ancient times an actual third eye in the back of the head with a physical and spiritual function. Over time, as humans evolved, this eye atrophied and sunk into what today is known as the pineal gland. Dr. Rick Strassman has controversially suggested that the pineal gland, which maintains light sensitivity, is responsible for the production and release of DMT (dimethyltryptamine), a psychedelic drug which he believes to be excreted in large quantities at the moments of birth and death.
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In some [[traditions]] as [[Hinduism]] the [[third eye]] is said to be located around the middle of the {{Wiki|forehead}}, slightly above the junction of the [[eyebrows]]. In other [[traditions]], as in [[Theosophy]], it is believed to be connected with the [[pineal gland]].  
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According to this {{Wiki|theory}}, [[humans]] had in far {{Wiki|ancient}} times an actual [[third eye]] in the back of the head with a [[physical]] and [[spiritual]] [[function]].  
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Over [[time]], as [[humans]] evolved, this [[eye]] atrophied and sunk into what today is known as the [[pineal gland]]. Dr. Rick Strassman has controversially suggested that the [[pineal gland]], which maintains {{Wiki|light}} sensitivity, is responsible for the production and [[release]] of DMT (dimethyltryptamine), a {{Wiki|psychedelic}} {{Wiki|drug}} which he believes to be excreted in large quantities at the moments of [[birth]] and [[death]].
 
   
 
   
==In religion==
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==In [[religion]]==
 
   
 
   
Hindu tradition associates the third eye with the sahasrara, or crown, chakra. Also, in the Tantra yoga system it is associated with the sound Om, and is known as the Ajna chakra. In Tantra, the crown is believed to be the Shivatic lotus of ten thousand petals.[citation needed]
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[[Hindu]] [[tradition]] associates the [[third eye]] with the [[sahasrara]], or {{Wiki|crown}}, [[chakra]]. Also, in the [[Tantra]] [[yoga]] system it is associated with the [[sound]] Om, and is known as the [[Ajna chakra]].  
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In [[Tantra]], the {{Wiki|crown}} is believed to be the Shivatic [[lotus]] of ten thousand petals.[citation needed]
 
   
 
   
In Taoism and many traditional Chinese religious sects such as Chan (a cousin to the Zen school), "third eye training" involves focusing attention on the point between the eyebrows with the eyes closed, and while the body is in various qigong postures. The goal of this training is to allow students to tune in to the correct "vibration" of the universe and gain a solid foundation on which to reach more advanced meditation levels. Taoism teaches that the third eye, also called the mind's eye, is situated between the two physical eyes, and expands up to the middle of the forehead when opened. Taoism claims that the third eye is one of the main energy centers of the body located at the sixth chakra, forming a part of the main meridian, the line separating left and right hemispheres of the body.
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In [[Taoism]] and many {{Wiki|traditional Chinese}} [[religious]] sects such as [[Chan]] (a cousin to the [[Zen school]]), "[[third eye]] {{Wiki|training}}" involves focusing [[attention]] on the point between the [[eyebrows]] with the [[eyes]] closed, and while the [[body]] is in various [[qigong]] [[postures]].  
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The goal of this {{Wiki|training}} is to allow students to tune in to the correct "vibration" of the [[universe]] and gain a solid foundation on which to reach more advanced [[meditation]] levels.  
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[[Taoism]] teaches that the [[third eye]], also called the [[mind's eye]], is situated between the two [[physical]] [[eyes]], and expands up to the middle of the {{Wiki|forehead}} when opened.  
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[[Taoism]] claims that the [[third eye]] is one of the main [[energy]] centers of the [[body]] located at the sixth [[chakra]], forming a part of the main meridian, the line separating left and right hemispheres of the [[body]].
 
   
 
   
According to the Christian teaching of Father Richard Rohr, the concept of the third eye is a metaphor for non-dualistic thinking; the way the mystics see. In Rhohr's concept, mystics employ the first eye (sensory input such as sight) and the second eye (the eye of reason, meditation, and reflection), "but they know not to confuse knowledge with depth, or mere correct information with the transformation of consciousness itself. The mystical gaze builds upon the first two eyes—and yet goes further." Rohr refers to this level of awareness as "having the mind of Christ".
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According to the {{Wiki|Christian}} [[teaching]] of Father Richard Rohr, the {{Wiki|concept}} of the [[third eye]] is a {{Wiki|metaphor}} for [[non-dualistic]] [[thinking]]; the way the {{Wiki|mystics}} see.  
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In Rhohr's {{Wiki|concept}}, {{Wiki|mystics}} employ the first [[eye]] (sensory input such as [[sight]]) and the second [[eye]] (the [[eye]] of [[reason]], [[meditation]], and {{Wiki|reflection}}), "but they know not to confuse [[knowledge]] with depth, or mere correct [[information]] with the [[transformation of consciousness]] itself.  
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The [[mystical]] gaze builds upon the first two eyes—and yet goes further."  
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Rohr refers to this level of [[awareness]] as "having the [[mind]] of {{Wiki|Christ}}".
 
   
 
   
According to the neo-gnostic teachings of Samael Aun Weor, the third eye is referenced symbolically and functionally several times in the Book of Revelation 3:7-13, a work which, as a whole, he believes describes Kundalini and its progression upwards through three and a half turns and seven chakras. This interpretation equates the third eye with the sixth of the seven churches of Asia detailed therein, the Church of Philadelphia.
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According to the neo-gnostic teachings of {{Wiki|Samael Aun Weor}}, the [[third eye]] is referenced [[symbolically]] and functionally several times in the [[Book]] of [[Revelation]] 3:7-13, a work which, as a whole, he believes describes [[Kundalini]] and its progression upwards through three and a half turns and seven [[chakras]].  
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This [[interpretation]] equates the [[third eye]] with the sixth of the seven churches of {{Wiki|Asia}} detailed therein, the {{Wiki|Church}} of Philadelphia.
 
   
 
   
Adherents of Theosophy H.P. Blavatsky have suggested that the third eye is in fact the partially dormant pineal gland, which resides between the two hemispheres of the brain. Various types of lower vertebrates, such as reptiles and amphibians, can actually sense light via a third parietal eye—a structure associated with the pineal gland—which serves to regulate their circadian rhythms, and for navigation, as it can sense the polarization of light. C.W. Leadbeater claimed that by extending an "etheric tube" from the third eye, it is possible to develop microscopic and telescopic vision. It has been asserted by Stephen Phillips that the third eye's microscopic vision is capable of observing objects as small as quarks.
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{{Wiki|Adherents}} of [[Theosophy]] H.P. {{Wiki|Blavatsky}} have suggested that the [[third eye]] is in fact the partially dormant [[pineal gland]], which resides between the two hemispheres of the {{Wiki|brain}}. Various types of lower vertebrates, such as {{Wiki|reptiles}} and {{Wiki|amphibians}}, can actually [[sense]] {{Wiki|light}} via a third parietal eye—a {{Wiki|structure}} associated with the pineal gland—which serves to regulate their circadian rhythms, and for {{Wiki|navigation}}, as it can [[sense]] the polarization of {{Wiki|light}}.  
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[[C.W. Leadbeater]] claimed that by extending an "[[etheric]] tube" from the [[third eye]], it is possible to develop microscopic and telescopic [[vision]].  
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It has been asserted by Stephen Phillips that the third eye's microscopic [[vision]] is capable of observing [[objects]] as small as quarks.
 
   
 
   
According to Max Heindel's Rosicrucian writings, called Western Wisdom Teachings, the third eye is localized in the pituitary body and the pineal gland. It was said that in the far past, when man was in touch with the inner worlds, these organs were his means of ingress thereto.[citation needed]
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According to Max Heindel's [[Rosicrucian]] writings, called {{Wiki|Western}} [[Wisdom]] Teachings, the [[third eye]] is localized in the pituitary [[body]] and the [[pineal gland]]. It was said that in the far {{Wiki|past}}, when man was in {{Wiki|touch}} with the inner [[worlds]], these {{Wiki|organs}} were his means of ingress thereto.[citation needed]
 
   
 
   
 
==Other interpretations==
 
==Other interpretations==
 
   
 
   
The third eye is a concept found in many meditation schools and arts, such as in yoga, qigong, Aikido.
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The [[third eye]] is a {{Wiki|concept}} found in many [[meditation]] schools and [[arts]], such as in [[yoga]], [[qigong]], [[Aikido]].
 
   
 
   
In the esoteric discipline of Kabbalah, the Ajna chakra is attributed to the sphere of Ḥokhmah, or Wisdom, although others regard the third eye as corresponding to the non-emanated sephirah of da'ath (knowledge).
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In the [[esoteric]] [[discipline]] of {{Wiki|Kabbalah}}, the [[Ajna chakra]] is attributed to the [[sphere]] of Ḥokhmah, or [[Wisdom]], although others regard the [[third eye]] as [[corresponding]] to the non-emanated sephirah of da'ath ([[knowledge]]).
  
 
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The third eye (also known as the inner eye) is a mystical and esoteric concept referring to a speculative invisible eye which provides perception beyond ordinary sight.

In certain dharmic spiritual traditions such as Hinduism, the third eye refers to the ajna, or brow, chakra.

In Theosophy it is related to the pineal gland. The third eye refers to the gate that leads to inner realms and spaces of higher consciousness.

In New Age spirituality, the third eye often symbolizes a state of enlightenment or the evocation of mental images having deeply personal spiritual or psychological significance.

The third eye is often associated with religious visions, clairvoyance, the ability to observe chakras and auras, precognition, and out-of-body experiences. People who are claimed to have the capacity to utilize their third eyes are sometimes known as seers.

Characteristics

416PX-~1.JPG

In some traditions as Hinduism the third eye is said to be located around the middle of the forehead, slightly above the junction of the eyebrows. In other traditions, as in Theosophy, it is believed to be connected with the pineal gland.

According to this theory, humans had in far ancient times an actual third eye in the back of the head with a physical and spiritual function.

Over time, as humans evolved, this eye atrophied and sunk into what today is known as the pineal gland. Dr. Rick Strassman has controversially suggested that the pineal gland, which maintains light sensitivity, is responsible for the production and release of DMT (dimethyltryptamine), a psychedelic drug which he believes to be excreted in large quantities at the moments of birth and death.

In religion

Hindu tradition associates the third eye with the sahasrara, or crown, chakra. Also, in the Tantra yoga system it is associated with the sound Om, and is known as the Ajna chakra.

In Tantra, the crown is believed to be the Shivatic lotus of ten thousand petals.[citation needed]

In Taoism and many traditional Chinese religious sects such as Chan (a cousin to the Zen school), "third eye training" involves focusing attention on the point between the eyebrows with the eyes closed, and while the body is in various qigong postures.

The goal of this training is to allow students to tune in to the correct "vibration" of the universe and gain a solid foundation on which to reach more advanced meditation levels.

Taoism teaches that the third eye, also called the mind's eye, is situated between the two physical eyes, and expands up to the middle of the forehead when opened.

Taoism claims that the third eye is one of the main energy centers of the body located at the sixth chakra, forming a part of the main meridian, the line separating left and right hemispheres of the body.

According to the Christian teaching of Father Richard Rohr, the concept of the third eye is a metaphor for non-dualistic thinking; the way the mystics see.

In Rhohr's concept, mystics employ the first eye (sensory input such as sight) and the second eye (the eye of reason, meditation, and reflection), "but they know not to confuse knowledge with depth, or mere correct information with the transformation of consciousness itself.

The mystical gaze builds upon the first two eyes—and yet goes further."

Rohr refers to this level of awareness as "having the mind of Christ".

According to the neo-gnostic teachings of Samael Aun Weor, the third eye is referenced symbolically and functionally several times in the Book of Revelation 3:7-13, a work which, as a whole, he believes describes Kundalini and its progression upwards through three and a half turns and seven chakras.

This interpretation equates the third eye with the sixth of the seven churches of Asia detailed therein, the Church of Philadelphia.

Adherents of Theosophy H.P. Blavatsky have suggested that the third eye is in fact the partially dormant pineal gland, which resides between the two hemispheres of the brain. Various types of lower vertebrates, such as reptiles and amphibians, can actually sense light via a third parietal eye—a structure associated with the pineal gland—which serves to regulate their circadian rhythms, and for navigation, as it can sense the polarization of light.

C.W. Leadbeater claimed that by extending an "etheric tube" from the third eye, it is possible to develop microscopic and telescopic vision.

It has been asserted by Stephen Phillips that the third eye's microscopic vision is capable of observing objects as small as quarks.

According to Max Heindel's Rosicrucian writings, called Western Wisdom Teachings, the third eye is localized in the pituitary body and the pineal gland. It was said that in the far past, when man was in touch with the inner worlds, these organs were his means of ingress thereto.[citation needed]

Other interpretations

The third eye is a concept found in many meditation schools and arts, such as in yoga, qigong, Aikido.

In the esoteric discipline of Kabbalah, the Ajna chakra is attributed to the sphere of Ḥokhmah, or Wisdom, although others regard the third eye as corresponding to the non-emanated sephirah of da'ath (knowledge).

Source

Wikipedia:Third eye