Traditional Soul Awakening: Astral Projection 5-Steps

What is Traditional Soul Awakening?

"A picture is worth a thousand words".

The following illustrations are drawn from two classic Eastern books on soul awakening:

• The Essentials of Life and Nature (Xingming Guizhi), authored by Yin Gaodi of the Ming Dynasty, China.
• The Sutra of Wisdom and Life (Huiming Jing), authored by Liu Huayang of the Qing Dynasty, China.

Illustrations from “The Essentials of Life and Nature”

1. Inner Observation (Observe Inward)

Step 1: Concentrate on Inner Light (Observe Inward)

• The first step is to observe inward, which not only improves health, but also helps uncover the true self.
• Posture is not restricted, either sitting or lying down is okay. The key is to focus inward, not on physical position.
• Daily practice is required for about three months.
• This practice is similar to what is called meditation in the West.

2. Observing the Soul (Rediscover Soul)

Step 2: Rebirth (Rediscover Soul)

• The second step involves rediscovering the true self and spirit, representing the soul’s natural existence. The book refers to this as the "inner infant reappearing".
• This practice requires closing the eyes and nurturing the soul (the "inner infant") daily, strengthening it for astral projection. This step takes about ten months.

3. Soul Projection (Astral Projection / Soul Travel)

Step 3: Astral Projection (Spiritual Travel)

• In this step, the soul separates from the body, referred to as astral projection or spiritual travel.
• This reveals that the soul as an independent entity capable of exploring the universe without needing the physical body.
• Daily practice of astral projection and soul travel is required for about three years.
• This practice is similar to what is called astral projection or out-of-body experience (OBE) in the West.

4. Transformation of the Soul (Soul Split)

Step 4: Transformation (Spiritual Split)

• This step reveals that after soul projection, the soul can infinitely transform, creating countless versions of itself and existing simultaneously across numerous parallel worlds.
• This reveals that the soul is a collective entity, not an individual one.
• Daily exploration of the soul’s transformations and journeys through parallel worlds is required for about five to ten years.

5. Liberation from Reincarnation (Exit Reincarnation)

Step 5: Breaking Free (Exit Reincarnation)

• The final step is uniting with The Ultimate Source, breaking free from reincarnation, and fully separating the soul from the body. The soul returns to its original state of freedom, known as awakening.
• This state is referred to as "shattering the void" in this book.
• "Reincarnation" here specifically refers to Hypnotic Reincarnation.
• Ultimately, the soul’s essence is rediscovered to be formless and eternal, transcending all illusions, and merging with The Ultimate Source of All Things.
• Daily practice to achieve the freedom of consciousness and unity with The Ultimate Source typically requires five to ten years.

Verse from the book:

Break through the void, you'll find the shore;
Where truth awaits, yet speaks no more.
You've read the words, but none reveal;
The final truth is yours to feel.

Illustrations from “The Sutra of Wisdom and Life”

1. Inner Observation (Observe Inward)

The first step is to observe inward, which not only improves health, but also helps uncover the true self.

• In this book, this step is referred to as Mastery of Awareness (Lou Jin Tong).
• Daily practice of inward observation is required for about three months.
• This is called meditation in the West.

2. Nurturing the Soul (Rediscover Soul)

The second step is rediscovering the true self and spirit, signifying the natural existence of the soul.

• In the book, this is called Dao Embryo (Dao = natural; Embryo = soul) which means Natural Soul.
• Daily practice of nurturing the soul in preparation for astral projection is required for about ten months.

3. Soul Projection (Astral Projection / Soul Travel)

The third step is soul projection, where the soul separates from the body.

• This process is also called Spiritual Travel, revealing that the soul is independent and can freely explore the universe without relying on the physical body.
• Daily practice of astral projection and exploration of the universe is required for about three years.
• This practice is similar to what is called astral projection or out-of-body experience (OBE) in the West.

4. Transformation of the Soul (Soul Split)

In this step, the soul transforms infinitely, creating countless versions of itself and existing simultaneously across numerous parallel worlds.

• This realization shows that the soul is a collective entity, not an individual one.
• In the book, this is referred to as Fractals.
• Daily practice of exploring the soul’s transformations and journeys through parallel worlds is required, taking five to ten years.

5. Unity with the Ultimate Source (Beyond Reincarnation)

The final step is uniting with The Ultimate Source and breaking free from all cycles of reincarnation.

• This step, referred to as “Shattering the Void” in the book, involves complete separation of the soul from the body and full awakening to its original freedom.
• "Reincarnation" here specifically refers to Hypnotic Reincarnation.

Tiers of Reincarnation:

• Tier-1 reincarnation: physical body reincarnation.
• Tier-2 reincarnation: spiritual form reincarnation.
• Tier-3 reincarnation: conscious-loop reincarnation.

Ultimately, the soul’s essence is rediscovered as formless and eternal, transcending all illusions, and merging with The Ultimate Source of All Things.

• At this point, the soul attains ultimate independence and freedom, free from all cycles of reincarnation.
• This requires daily practice to enhance the freedom of consciousness and unite with The Ultimate Source, typically taking five to ten years.