Transference of Consciousness

At the heart of spiritual practice in the Sophian Tradition is the aim of the generation of the Body of Light or development of Consciousness Beyond the Body - hence the Solar Body or Body of the Resurrection. Transference of Consciousness Practices are key to this process, and there are many forms of the Transference of Consciousness. Essentially, by Transference of Consciousness is meant a shift of one's center of consciousness into a Subtle Body of Light, akin to ideas of astral projection or out of body experience. The first stage of such practice is called Union with the Divine, and is basically a Meditation on a Radiant Divine Image that at the conclusion of the meditation dissolves into fluid light and pours back into oneself. In the second stage of such practice, at the climax of the meditation this process is reversed so that one imagines oneself dissolving into fluid light and pouring into the Divine Image. Skill must be acquired in the first stage before the second stage becomes possible. Here is the Essential Practice of both stages.

Essential Method for Transference of Consciousness:

Sit in a comfortable position, in a place you will not be disturbed. Relax, yet remain alert, and settle in. Let your body breathe naturally, and follow your breath for a while, letting go of all negativity, tension and stress, dreams of the past and fantasies of the future - be present in the moment, right where you are.

Once you have settled in, envision the Spiritual Sun within and behind your Heart, and gather yourself into it. Then envision a ray of light shooting forth from the Spiritual Sun and magically appearing as a Radiant Divine Image in the space before you. Seek to envision this Image as clearly as you can, formed of translucent light like a rainbow. Hold this Image in your mind's eye and envision the Image of the Divine smiling upon you and blessing you. Envision blessings flowing out of the Image as streams of light pouring over you and pervading your body-mind. (At this point you may wish to pray or converse with the Divine Presence, or perhaps chant the name or sound of the Presence, or it may be that you wish to remain in silent company - all as you wish.) When you feel the meditation becoming complete, envision the Image dissolving into fluid light and pouring back into the Spiritual Sun in your Heart. Let yourself merge completely with the Divine Presence and Power - your mind becoming the Divine Mind, your heart the Divine Heart and your body the Divine Body. Abide in this Mystical Union as long as you can.

When you go out into the world, everything you see, know as the Realm of the Divine Presence, let every sound be the Name and Word of the Divine Presence, and every thought and emotion arising in the mind recognize as the Wisdom of the Divine Presence. This is the Mystical Union Practice of the first stage of Transference of Consciousness.

Any Divine Image you feel a connection with can be used: the Holy Mother, Yeshua (Jesus), St. Mary Magdalene, John the Baptist, another one of the Prophets, or an Archangel, for example. Or one could simply use the human form of a Light-Presence.

The actual practice of the Transference of Consciousness progresses along the same lines. However, at the climax of the meditation one dissolves oneself into fluid light shooting into the Body of the Divine Image. Assuming an actual shift of the Center of Consciousness occurs and one experiences being in the Body of the Divine Image, when one wishes to return to the physical body one simply envisions the Light-Presence pouring back into it, like water into a cup. This is the second stage of the Transference of Consciousness Practice called the Shift of the Center.

This practice is the key to many other more advanced practices in the Sophian Tradition. It is considered a method for conscious living and conscious dying; hence Initiates perform this practice at the time of death. It is also key to what is called inner plane working and theurgical operations on the astral planes. According to the masters of the Tradition this practice holds the secrets to the Resurrection and Great Ascension. Basically, this practice opens many divine possibilities.

Here it must be said that other practices, like Primordial Meditation and the Middle Pillar, might be necessary to development and fruition of this practice. Also, consistent daily practice is a must for the development of the second stage, as it requires a certain amount of Concentration and Energy that can only be generated over time through daily practice. With such practices it is important not to fall into self-deception and make claims of premature attainment. If you meet someone who can actually do this Transference, his or her energy and guidance will be helpful to you; there are whole Initiations associated with this practice in the Tradition. Consistent labor with this practice can be a form of Self-Initiation if one goes at it with a good heart.