"Transcendent Illumination: Exploring the Golden Light's Healing, Protection, and Redemption in Spiritual Journeys” by Frater the Rt Revd Morgan Lorio KTPP, Eques Spero Meliora
In the mystical domain of spiritual experiences, the phenomenon of the Golden Light emerges as a profound and transformative force that transcends the conventional boundaries of religious traditions. This radiant illumination, whether perceived as emanating from the Divine Within, the Divine Without, or as a harmonious fusion of Heaven and Humanity, holds the key to unlocking the deepest dimensions of human connection with the divine. As an adept treading the esoteric path, I find myself drawn to explore the multifaceted nature of the Golden Light, delving into its healing comfort, protective embrace, and redemptive essence from an arcane standpoint. Like Albert Einstein, I have concluded, however, that, ‘The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know.’ I remain the Eternal Entered Apprentice of Freemasonry and a visual metaphor for The Fool Tarot Card: On a Journey of Self Discovery.
Within the intricate tapestry of spiritual encounters, the Golden Light stands as an emblem of healing solace that resonates deeply with seekers of hidden truths. This radiant glow, often experienced as a soothing balm of warmth, extends an invitation to mend spiritual wounds and harmonize the discordant elements within the adept's soul. This resonates with the esoteric concept of inner alchemy, a transformative process that aligns with the Golden Light's potential to heal and uplift. As the adept immerses in prayer and meditation, a communion with the divine unfolds, akin to Christ's role as a healer and comforter in Christianity. The adept's inner sanctuary becomes bathed in the luminous flood of grace, enveloping them in a cocoon of restorative energy that transcends the confines of religious dogmas. I, myself, have been blessed with having physically felt peace beyond all understanding of the Golden Light permeating my very being during my near-death experiences. These experiences developed as I sought to calm my chronic cough and air hunger during my late-night meditations between 2 and 3 a.m. when the veil is most thin. This manifestation must be realized by oneself individually and cannot be effectively told by others as it is beyond description. Although I can speak to Golden Light personally, it can in fact only give rise to reactions in others only through this telling. I cherish my ‘wounds of brokenness’ as they lifted me beyond fear with the opening of a great light beyond the veil of darkness. The gentle Golden Light that radiates from Jesus’ Face must be drawn into oneself to receive healing of mind, body, and spirit. I have learned to expect miracles whenever my Lord chooses to work within me. Such an encounter bears fruit similar to those achieved by the Christ in pathworking through the Sorrowful Mysteries: submission and fortitude in the Agony in the Garden, discernment in the Scourging at the Pillar, humility in the Crowning with Thorns, perseverance in the Carrying of the Cross, and learning through obedience in the Crucifixion while restoring karmic balance through Divine Justice. Thus, we must bear up our wounds as did the Christ’s example in John 20:24-29.
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6 KJV).”
The protective aspect of the Golden Light emanates as an ethereal shield, offering sanctuary to the adept traversing the intricate labyrinth of esoteric knowledge. This shield of divine guardianship is akin to the mantle of protection woven from the threads of consciousness and awareness. The adept, in alignment with this radiant armour, is fortified against the obscurities that often accompany esoteric exploration. This resonates with the alchemical notion of the Philosopher's Stone, a protective essence that guards against distractions and malevolent influences. Here, the adept's journey becomes a sacred quest guided by the radiant compass of the Golden Light, inviting them to navigate the esoteric realms with an assured sense of security.
Within the intricate tapestry of spiritual encounters, the Golden Light stands as an emblem of healing solace that resonates deeply with seekers of hidden truths. This radiant glow, often experienced as a soothing balm of warmth, extends an invitation to mend spiritual wounds and harmonize the discordant elements within the adept's soul. This resonates with the esoteric concept of inner alchemy, a transformative process that aligns with the Golden Light's potential to heal and uplift. As the adept immerses in prayer and meditation, a communion with the divine unfolds, akin to Christ's role as a healer and comforter in Christianity. The adept's inner sanctuary becomes bathed in the luminous flood of grace, enveloping them in a cocoon of restorative energy that transcends the confines of religious dogmas. I, myself, have been blessed with having physically felt peace beyond all understanding of the Golden Light permeating my very being during my near-death experiences. These experiences developed as I sought to calm my chronic cough and air hunger during my late-night meditations between 2 and 3 a.m. when the veil is most thin. This manifestation must be realized by oneself individually and cannot be effectively told by others as it is beyond description. Although I can speak to Golden Light personally, it can in fact only give rise to reactions in others only through this telling. I cherish my ‘wounds of brokenness’ as they lifted me beyond fear with the opening of a great light beyond the veil of darkness. The gentle Golden Light that radiates from Jesus’ Face must be drawn into oneself to receive healing of mind, body, and spirit. I have learned to expect miracles whenever my Lord chooses to work within me. Such an encounter bears fruit similar to those achieved by the Christ in pathworking through the Sorrowful Mysteries: submission and fortitude in the Agony in the Garden, discernment in the Scourging at the Pillar, humility in the Crowning with Thorns, perseverance in the Carrying of the Cross, and learning through obedience in the Crucifixion while restoring karmic balance through Divine Justice. Thus, we must bear up our wounds as did the Christ’s example in John 20:24-29.
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the Glory of God in the Face of Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 4:6 KJV).”
The protective aspect of the Golden Light emanates as an ethereal shield, offering sanctuary to the adept traversing the intricate labyrinth of esoteric knowledge. This shield of divine guardianship is akin to the mantle of protection woven from the threads of consciousness and awareness. The adept, in alignment with this radiant armour, is fortified against the obscurities that often accompany esoteric exploration. This resonates with the alchemical notion of the Philosopher's Stone, a protective essence that guards against distractions and malevolent influences. Here, the adept's journey becomes a sacred quest guided by the radiant compass of the Golden Light, inviting them to navigate the esoteric realms with an assured sense of security.
Yet, it is the redemptive facet of the Blessed Golden Light that takes the adept on a journey of profound transformation and rebirth. This theme is woven into the very fabric of esoteric wisdom, symbolized by the alchemical process of transmutation. The adept's engagement with the Golden Light mirrors the mystical journey of the soul, a passage from darkness to illumination. Just as Judaism's concept of Tikkun Olam speaks to the mending of the world and Martinists work towards Reintegration of the Fallen while being an agent of Omneity, the adept becomes an instrument of redemption, contributing to the restoration of cosmic harmony through their attunement to the Golden Light's redemptive essence. As the adept gazes into the abyss of their own being through prayer and meditation, they become vessels for the transformative influx of the Golden Light's radiance, emerging renewed and spiritually invigorated. The Bodhisattva Vow of Buddhism best combines the perpetual pursuit of wisdom and the enactment of compassion in the following:
"Beings are numberless; I vow to save them all.
Delusions arise ceaselessly; I vow to abandon them all.
Dharma gateways are beyond number; I vow to enter them all.
Buddha’s way is unsurpassable; I vow to inhabit it fully."
In the footsteps of Rumi's Sufi, poetic vision, the adept delves into the core of mystical experience, wherein the lover and the Beloved dissolve into a unified dance of consciousness. This union mirrors the marriage of Heaven and Humanity and resonates with the fusion of the adept's consciousness with the Golden Light. The esoteric path, akin to Rumi's perception, becomes a journey of merging with the divine essence, illuminated by the radiant currents of the Golden Light. It was Rumi in the 13th century who was the first to explicitly say, “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Benjamin Blood expounded on this premise in the 1900s when he wrote, “There is a crack in everything that God has made; but through that crevice enters the light of heaven.” In 1929, Ernest Hemingway shared this just a bit differently, “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” Thus, the chaplain or priest finds strength in vulnerability when he shares the archetype of the Wounded Healer with a suffering patient or congregant to nurture a sacred connection or Eucharistic communion.
Moreover, the Taoist Golden Light Mantra finds resonance in the adept's esoteric journey, functioning as a key to unlock hidden chambers of gnosis. This mantra, a vehicle of sacred sound and visualization, becomes a vessel for the adept's communion with the profound mysteries encapsulated in the Golden Light. The Taoist practice acknowledges the esoteric nature of this luminous force, transcending cultural and temporal barriers to guide the adept towards inner illumination. Below is one possible translation of Taoism’s Eight Great Spiritual Mantras, a consecration mantra for protective energy:
"Beings are numberless; I vow to save them all.
Delusions arise ceaselessly; I vow to abandon them all.
Dharma gateways are beyond number; I vow to enter them all.
Buddha’s way is unsurpassable; I vow to inhabit it fully."
In the footsteps of Rumi's Sufi, poetic vision, the adept delves into the core of mystical experience, wherein the lover and the Beloved dissolve into a unified dance of consciousness. This union mirrors the marriage of Heaven and Humanity and resonates with the fusion of the adept's consciousness with the Golden Light. The esoteric path, akin to Rumi's perception, becomes a journey of merging with the divine essence, illuminated by the radiant currents of the Golden Light. It was Rumi in the 13th century who was the first to explicitly say, “The wound is the place where the light enters you.” Benjamin Blood expounded on this premise in the 1900s when he wrote, “There is a crack in everything that God has made; but through that crevice enters the light of heaven.” In 1929, Ernest Hemingway shared this just a bit differently, “The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” Thus, the chaplain or priest finds strength in vulnerability when he shares the archetype of the Wounded Healer with a suffering patient or congregant to nurture a sacred connection or Eucharistic communion.
Moreover, the Taoist Golden Light Mantra finds resonance in the adept's esoteric journey, functioning as a key to unlock hidden chambers of gnosis. This mantra, a vehicle of sacred sound and visualization, becomes a vessel for the adept's communion with the profound mysteries encapsulated in the Golden Light. The Taoist practice acknowledges the esoteric nature of this luminous force, transcending cultural and temporal barriers to guide the adept towards inner illumination. Below is one possible translation of Taoism’s Eight Great Spiritual Mantras, a consecration mantra for protective energy:
"The mysterious ancestor is heaven and earth; myriad Qi is the primordial origin.
Through deep cultivation of ten thousand kalpas, my spiritual penetration is confirmed.
Throughout the Three Realms internally and externally, the Tao is the only Worthy.
Tao’s body has the Golden Light, reflecting on my body.
Look at it—it cannot be seen, listen to it—it cannot be heard,
Embracing heaven and earth together, it nourishes all living beings.
Recite and uphold this mantra 10,000 times, and the body will be brightly illuminated.
The Three Realms will guard and protect: the Five Sovereigns will come to greet.
Myriad deities will pay obeisance, servicing the thunderbolt.
Ghost and demons will tremble in fear; evil spirits will lose their forms.
Sound of thunder is heard internally, revealing the hidden name of Thunder God.
Complete wisdom will be transmitted; the Five Qi will soar.
A Golden Light will manifest to protect all practitioners.
These mandates I will expediently follow." (Taoist Golden Light Mantra)
Through deep cultivation of ten thousand kalpas, my spiritual penetration is confirmed.
Throughout the Three Realms internally and externally, the Tao is the only Worthy.
Tao’s body has the Golden Light, reflecting on my body.
Look at it—it cannot be seen, listen to it—it cannot be heard,
Embracing heaven and earth together, it nourishes all living beings.
Recite and uphold this mantra 10,000 times, and the body will be brightly illuminated.
The Three Realms will guard and protect: the Five Sovereigns will come to greet.
Myriad deities will pay obeisance, servicing the thunderbolt.
Ghost and demons will tremble in fear; evil spirits will lose their forms.
Sound of thunder is heard internally, revealing the hidden name of Thunder God.
Complete wisdom will be transmitted; the Five Qi will soar.
A Golden Light will manifest to protect all practitioners.
These mandates I will expediently follow." (Taoist Golden Light Mantra)
The Japanese practice of kintsugi, when viewed esoterically, takes on a new dimension as an allegory for the adept's journey. The adept, like the broken pottery, undergoes a process of spiritual mending and transformation. The adept's connection with the Golden Light acts as the alchemical gold that repairs and adorns the fragmented pieces of the soul, transforming them into vessels of divine radiance. The Golden Light of God’s Kintsugi pours into our cracks — healing His People — through new perspectives opened by the processes of brokenness.
Amid the intricate fabric of these spiritual dimensions, the adept experiences the luminous flood of grace, a torrent that inundates the depths of profound silence. This phenomenon unfolds beyond the limitations of the mind and heart, in the realm of the soul's primordial essence. The adept's encounter with the Holy Spirit, the embodiment of divine wisdom and illumination, serves as the apex of this journey. Through dedicated prayer and meditation, the adept becomes a receptive vessel for this luminous shower, a torrential downpour of the Golden Light's essence that floods their being, dissolving the boundaries of self and other.
The experience of the Golden Light fundamentally transcends the conventional confines of religious dogmas, presenting itself as a universal bridge that unites adept and divine through its healing comfort, protective nature, and redemptive essence. As an adept walking the esoteric path, I am inspired to harness this interdimensional perspective, tapping into the resonance of the Golden Light's qualities to immerse myself in its transformative currents. By doing so, I embody the essence of the Golden Light itself - a force that blurs the lines between Heaven and Humanity, leading my soul towards a harmonious and enlightened existence. Just as Rumi's verses, the Taoist Golden Light Mantra, the art of kintsugi, and the encounter with the Holy Spirit reveal, the Golden Light transcends time, space, and dimension, inviting adept and divine to partake in its luminous journey of healing, protection, and redemption, flooding the depths of silence with the radiance of grace.
Amid the intricate fabric of these spiritual dimensions, the adept experiences the luminous flood of grace, a torrent that inundates the depths of profound silence. This phenomenon unfolds beyond the limitations of the mind and heart, in the realm of the soul's primordial essence. The adept's encounter with the Holy Spirit, the embodiment of divine wisdom and illumination, serves as the apex of this journey. Through dedicated prayer and meditation, the adept becomes a receptive vessel for this luminous shower, a torrential downpour of the Golden Light's essence that floods their being, dissolving the boundaries of self and other.
The experience of the Golden Light fundamentally transcends the conventional confines of religious dogmas, presenting itself as a universal bridge that unites adept and divine through its healing comfort, protective nature, and redemptive essence. As an adept walking the esoteric path, I am inspired to harness this interdimensional perspective, tapping into the resonance of the Golden Light's qualities to immerse myself in its transformative currents. By doing so, I embody the essence of the Golden Light itself - a force that blurs the lines between Heaven and Humanity, leading my soul towards a harmonious and enlightened existence. Just as Rumi's verses, the Taoist Golden Light Mantra, the art of kintsugi, and the encounter with the Holy Spirit reveal, the Golden Light transcends time, space, and dimension, inviting adept and divine to partake in its luminous journey of healing, protection, and redemption, flooding the depths of silence with the radiance of grace.