Since I began meditating (for the second time) I have been seeing sparks of light in my mind's eye at various times - not only during meditation. This also occurred when I was previously meditating. There has been a period of a few years between the two when I wasn't meditating and they did no occur. I'm wondering if these sparks have any significance or if they are merely some kind of diversion my ego or imagination has devised to distract me. Thank you for your response. Jacquie
On the perception of sparks of light in the mind's eye: Such perceptions are common in DM. They are early signs of opening to inner experience. Let them be an encouragement to keep on practicing. They come and go. They may or may not be accompanied with a bodily felt sense of energy movement. They may be taken as symptoms of inner purification. I find sparks of light peasant and relaxing, like watching an inner fire, or an inner night sky.
During DM, as with any "scenery" the practice is to gently, easily favor the mantra.
Sparks of light
Posted - Aug 10 2013 : 9:55:23 PM
