Elvaen Mahayana
Mahayana and the Kyto:
The Kyto exists for the sake of its Self... Not for what it can give, control, possess, or even for the sake of beauty or pleasure. Just as a grain of dust, a mountain, and even a star, the Kyto exists only in order that its Self may be realized.
Elvaen understands the higher Self with three categories... Telechy, a strength of Self with the ability to choose rather than depend on instinct... The Kyto, the Self which is physically higher than what we can easily perceive... And Entelechy, an energy that exists within the Kyto and which the physical body can manipulate. Mahayana refers to the development of the Kyto.
General Kyto Development:
From the earliest point of survival, Our Kyto continues to grow and increase in power. Through the practice of Mahayana we simply aid in the process of this evolution. As we understand that the human body with its many elements of identity held within the upper spinal chord, so also are there many powers which pause in latency within our personal energy field, the Entelechy.
Mind Over Matter:
We also understand that our bodies have five senses which relay information to the brain, uniting the incoming pieces together into a single thought. Upon arrival the mind breaks the information into two main governing categories. The first being desire, which is from the root of instinct. With desire we find ourselves in confusion and swayed by emotions.
The Second is intelligence, from the root of becoming a Sentient life form. With intelligence we become held in the state of thoughts possessed by a stationary idea, from perceptions earlier achieved and very difficult to sway. For example, if there are those who believe they are made of glass, there is no amount of argument or proof in the world that will convince them otherwise, as they are held in possession by this belief... They'd even die for or by virtue of, this belief.
Self Control:
However, if one can push beyond the stationary state of intelligence another aspect comes to light, Self Control. Through the Control of Self, one may bring an idea into possession, instead of being possessed by the idea. Self Control permits one to rid the grip of the perceived world, and to rise above all stationary ideas.
When we practice Self Control, we begin to understand consciousness itself. Mahayana attempts to aid in gaining the highest state of consciousness available to us. A state in which the mind remains fully aware, yet also in dissociation from the body. There are great difficulties in reaching this state of consciousness, as the mind is strong, restless, and difficult to bend.
Mahayana - Practicing Dispassion:
To gain control over the mind one must learn to practice dispassion. Dispassion is the absence of desire and not bound by possessions. To practice dispassion one must slowly and gradually draw any desire away from the outer objects and in toward the more potent attraction to the Self. This must be performed deliberately, constantly and immediately, while in the actual midst of the objects that attract.
Through the binding of desire, we become indifferent to all the objects surrounding us. However, there are two incorrect methods in practicing dispassion. Firstly, if you rid yourself from emotion and kill out all love and affection, becoming cold to all those around you, you will only serve to weaken the very thing you're trying to strengthen. Love is strongest requirement of the Self, and dispassion is the non attraction to matter... Two very differing things.
Secondly, if you place a wall of physical distance between yourself and all objects of desire, you again will only serve to weaken your very Self. You will gain dispassion, but you will inevitably kill off more than the desire of objects. Always mistrust an individual who tells you to be indifferent to affections or to involve yourself in isolationism.
Mahayana Through Meditation:
One of the main methods of practicing Mahayana is through Meditation. The method chosen must be designed to work with the temperament of the practitioner. The point of Meditation is to gradually steady the mind until you are held on a central thought, or central figure. The drawing of the mind to a specific point, brings it under control and steadies it.
Once you have successfully and clearly established a central thought or figure, with no other intrusions to persuade you from it, release it. Drop the central thought, while holding the mind alert and in the highest point reached. Maintain that position, and calmly pause in the silence and the void, while getting closer to your Kyto.
Some practitioners at this point of Meditation will audit a voice or music, or a form may be revealed. If this occurs don't permit it to shake you, simply enjoy your gained position. When you have established the ability to bring this state of consciousness on at Telechy, move throughout every activity of the day with it.
Unusual Elements that you may Encounter:
While practicing Mahayana, you may come across some unusual elements. These elements are there to obstruct your efforts. These are generally ill filled images. When you come across such images you must sternly repudiate and gradually exhaust them, until they don't enter into your thoughts anymore.
Another unusual element you may encounter, is actual injury. If you are threatened with danger with belongs to the physical, and are unwise enough to think it can harm you, your physical body will suffer some form of injury. You may receive a wound, or a bruise, etcetera. This may occur until you have removed any instincts trained into your consciousness.
To protect yourself from such unusual aspects, be pure in thought, in word, and in actions. Every thought takes form in the higher existence. The majority of thought is based in fear, selfishness and desire. All worry, doubt of self worth or abilities, lack of respect, spite and envy, radiate from one or all of the three. You must cut ill thought at the root.
