Quote from the Gnostic teacher – a letter to his student, Rheginus, called
A Treatise on Enlightenment (abbreviation)
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| Gnostic Gospels – Elaine Pagels |
Do not suppose that resurrection is a fantasy or illusion.
Ordinary human existence is an illusion / spiritual death. Ressurection is a moment of enlightenment, which can happen anytime – IN THIS WORLD – in this life.
It is the realisation of what truly exists, and migration into newness.
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Examine your own self, and see that you have arisen.
Best discussion in The Gnostic Gospels, by Elaine Pagels, page 42 (Fans of Douglas Adams – 🙂 )
CONSCIOUSNESS – awareness,
self-knowledge, being
Related wisdom & quotes:
the magic room – wholeness in an alienated society
from muse to music wholeness in creativity
🦉 © Peter Fairbrother @pjforguk www.pjf.org.uk 🌄
Life is a cosmic giggle…..to not know it as such leaves you wandering…and wondering.
Now I’m trying to picture the cosmos giggling. It’s not easy …