Month: February 2025

Rethinking Kundalini Awakening

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Kundalini has long been described as a latent energy residing in the root chakra, an evolutionary force waiting to be awakened. Across various esoteric traditions, this energy is believed to rise through the subtle body, purging karmic imprints, and ultimately merging with the crown chakra, culminating in what is often called spiritual enlightenment. But is this awakening truly a path to liberation, or is it something more insidious?

The Traditional Narrative of Kundalini

In Hinduism, kundalini is depicted as a coiled serpent at the base of the spine, lying dormant until activated through practices such as yoga, mantra recitation, or tantric rituals. Its ascent is said to be accompanied by profound energetic experiences such heat, visions, bodily tremors, and radical shifts in consciousness. Similarly, Tibetan Buddhism invokes powerful deities like Vajrayogini through tantric practice, where practitioners visualize and merge with these beings to achieve heightened states of awareness.

But what if kundalini is not simply an impersonal, evolutionary force? What if it is an entity, a being that takes possession of the initiate?

My Personal Awakening: The Force That Felt “Other”

During my three-year Tibetan Buddhist retreat, I engaged in rigorous tantric practices designed to accelerate spiritual transformation. I was instructed to visualize deities, recite mantras, engage in an extreme form of yoga and breath manipulation, replace my ordinary identity with that of the enlightened being, and then dissolve that conceptual construct into emptiness. At the culmination of my practice, I experienced a massive kundalini awakening, a phenomenon that, at the time, was being reported by many across various spiritual modalities, particularly in the nascent days of internet forums and search engines.

I was assured that kundalini was a benevolent force, the fuel for spiritual enlightenment, and a necessary purification process. But the experience was horrific. At its peak, in the midst of unbearable energetic torment, I saw the tantric deity I had been invoking appear above my head. She was trying to enter my body. I intuitively understood that what I was experiencing was her attempt to expand my nervous system so she could fully inhabit it. Whether that was for good or for ill I wasn’t sure. The kundalini energy always felt alien. Finally it dawned on me: it felt other because it is other. I have come to the conclusion that Kundalini is not just an neutral spiritual energy but a possessing spirit.

The Ancient Serpent Spirit Across Cultures

The realization that kundalini is a sentient force aligns with countless historical accounts of spirit possession in esoteric traditions. In Hinduism, Shiva and Kali are both associated with immense, transformative energy, often depicted in forms that suggest possession. Shiva’s wild, ascetic frenzy matches Kali’s violent, all-consuming nature. In Tibetan Buddhism, Vajrayogini and some other tantric deities are depicted in a similar manner. They are summoned and merged with the practitioner, suggesting an external force taking control of the body.

The ancient Greeks spoke of the Python spirit, a demonic entity associated with divination and oracles. The Bible recounts how the Apostle Paul encountered a slave girl possessed by the “python spirit,” a demon of fortune-telling, and cast it out in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 16:16-18). The parallels between the descriptions of the python spirit and kundalini are striking. The spasms, altered states, and prophetic visions are all common signs of both kundalini awakenings and spirit possession.

Apostle Paul casting out the demon of divination from the servant girl.

Kundalini: The Spirit of the Serpent

What if kundalini is not the divine energy it claims to be? What if the spiritual transformations it promises are merely a baited hook leading to deeper and deeper possession? Many undergoing kundalini awakenings report disturbing symptoms: involuntary body movements, extreme heat, uncontrollable weeping, and even a complete breakdown of identity. These are not signs of enlightenment but of something powerful taking over.

In Christian theology, the serpent has always been a deceiver, from the Garden of Eden to the python spirit Paul cast out. In many indigenous traditions, serpent spirits are revered but also feared, as they often demand submission in exchange for their so-called “gifts.”

If kundalini is truly a possessing spirit, then its widespread activation in modern spiritual movements is not a path to liberation but a global initiation into deception. Esoteric traditions have long venerated the serpent, but history and scripture warns against it.

For those undergoing kundalini awakenings, it is crucial to question the nature of this force. Is it truly an impersonal divine energy, or is it an entity seeking a vessel? And if so, how can one break free from its grip?

The time has come to reconsider the nature of kundalini, not as an evolutionary force but as the ancient spirit of the serpent who, as deceiver, has masqueraded for centuries under the guise of enlightenment.

Anatomy of a Murder: Consciousness Destruction Ritual in Tibetan Tantra

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Hidden in the depths of Tibetan esoteric traditions, certain wrathful rituals exist that are rarely spoken of outside the inner sanctums of designated tantric practitioners. These rituals, designed for the destruction of a consciousness, are meant to dissolve its influence, perceived obstructive intent, or spiritual presence. While these practices claim to protect against malevolent spirits, they have, at times, been weaponized against living humans, including those who threaten to expose misconduct within Buddhist institutions.

The Ritual of Consciousness Annihilation

A specific type of tantric ritual involves an esoteric diagram, similar to the one depicted in the image above, where a human form is inscribed with powerful mantras, seed syllables, and esoteric symbols. There is a six-pointed blade weapon surrounding the victim. The six points of the blade correspond to the double triangle (hexagram-shaped) mandala of the chief deity in this lineage. If the deity and guru/s decide that the practitioner has broken the samayas (tantric laws), according to their system, the deity’s mandala turns into a horrific weapon that destroys the mind/consciousness of the victim. But this ritual doesn’t just affect the mind/consciousness, it also has a profound effect on the physical body. The victim’s body will be tortured extensively through a type of voodoo and the very shape of the person’s body will morph to resemble the figure in the diagram. This ritual serves to bind, neutralize, and dissolve a targeted consciousness, whether it be an external spirit, a human, or a “perceived” karmic obstruction. The ritual process follows a structured framework

  1. Creation of the Diagram
    • The targeted consciousness is symbolically bound within a mandala-like formation.
    • Protective and wrathful mantras seal off escape routes.
    • Crosses and sigils mark the finality of the destruction process.
  2. Invocation of Wrathful Deities
    • Mantras and visualizations call forth powerful, wrathful deities.
    • The deities are instructed to subdue, bind, and annihilate the “perceived” enemy.
    • The practitioner performing the ritual sees themselves as a manifestation of the deity, wielding its power.
  3. Execution of the Consciousness
    • The bound entity is pierced, burned, or dissolved into emptiness.
    • Ritual implements, such as a phurba (ritual dagger), are used to cut through the energy ties of the target.
    • The ritual often ends with the destruction of the paper or material that carried the sigils.

The Four Wrathful Deities that Could be Used in Consciousness Destruction Rituals

1. Mahākāla (The Black-Cloaked Guardian)

Mahākāla is the supreme protector of the Dharma, known for his fierce nature. In the context of destructive rituals, Mahākāla is invoked to crush obstacles and eliminate spiritual threats. His iconography often features a black body, fiery aura, and skull garland, symbolizing the destruction of ignorance and negative forces.

  • Origins: Derived from Hinduism’s Shiva, Mahākāla was integrated into Buddhism as a Dharma protector.
  • Role in Rituals: Practitioners visualize Mahākāla’s fire consuming the obstructive consciousness, reducing it to emptiness.

2. Vajrakīlaya (Dorje Phurba, The Slayer of Demonic Forces)

Vajrakīlaya is one of the most feared wrathful deities in Vajrayana Buddhism. He is depicted holding a three-bladed phurba dagger, which symbolizes his power to penetrate and destroy negative karmic influences and malicious forces.

  • Origins: Introduced into Tibetan Buddhism through the great master Padmasambhava.
  • Role in Rituals: Vajrakīlaya’s phurba is symbolically plunged into the obstructive consciousness, shattering its energy and dispersing it into the void.

3. Dorje Legpa (The Enforcer of Vows)

Dorje Legpa is a lesser-known but highly effective Dharma protector, often depicted riding a snow lion. His primary role is to punish those who violate spiritual oaths and disrupt the Dharma.

  • Origins: A native Tibetan deity later assimilated into Buddhist protector pantheon.
  • Role in Rituals: He is invoked to hunt down malevolent forces, bind them in the diagram, and neutralize their influence.

4. Ekajati (The One-Eyed Protector)

Ekajati is a wrathful female deity, feared for her ability to cut off the life force of negative beings and obstructive forces. She is depicted with one eye, one tooth, and one breast, symbolizing her singular focus on eradicating spiritual threats.

  • Origins: A key protector in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions, linked to Padmasambhava.
  • Role in Rituals: Practitioners visualize Ekajati severing the energy threads of the targeted consciousness, ensuring complete destruction.

Historically, these rituals were supposed to be used to eliminate spiritual and karmic obstacles, not to harm innocent people. However, in some cases, they have been repurposed as tools of suppression within Buddhist institutions. When fear, secrecy, and power dynamics come into play, these ancient magical practices can be wielded as weapons.

There are instances where individuals who were never a true threat to the Dharma were nonetheless targeted. Some have been subjected to these rituals simply because they possessed knowledge that could expose wrongdoing, particularly cases of sexual misconduct and abuse within monastic settings. Instead of facing accountability, certain powerful tantric figures within these circles have used their esoteric knowledge to attack those they feared might reveal the truth.

Karmic Consequences of Weaponized Tantra

From a Buddhist perspective, the intentional use of spiritual power to harm others, especially for self-serving reasons, carries immense karmic consequences. Perhaps this can explain why certain prominent lineages in Tibetan Buddhism face overwhelming obstacles, such as vicious infighting and shocking treachery.

  • If such a ritual is performed with malicious intent, the negative karma generated will eventually return to the practitioner.
  • Those who use these practices risk invoking their own downfall.

Consciousness destruction rituals are horrific tools of suppression and spiritual manipulation. The existence of these rituals, the fact that they abide within the sacred confines of the so-called Buddha Dharma, raises an important ethical question: Who decides what constitutes an “enemy of the Dharma” and how does this practice line up with the teachings of the historical Buddha that emphasize ahimsa or non-violence? And why aren’t spiritual seekers told the truth about these destructive practices before they sign their names on the proverbial dotted line. Even the most beatific seeming Rinpoche must know this sort of thing goes on behind the scenes. Withholding the truth about the dark side of Tibetan Buddhism is very wrong as it puts innocent people in harm’s way.

Moreover, for those who have been targeted, these rituals represent not just an abuse of spiritual power but a deep betrayal of the very teachings they were meant to uphold. Ultimately, any attempt to silence or destroy others through dark esoteric means will eventually meet its own hellish reckoning.

Betrayed by Tibetan Buddhism: A System of Silencing, Gaslighting, and Abuse

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For many seekers, Tibetan Buddhism presents itself as a path of compassion, wisdom, and enlightenment. The colorful rituals, profound teachings, and the promise of an awakened state draw thousands into its fold. Yet, I found that beneath this altruistic exterior lies a deeply disturbing reality that has left many devoted practitioners feeling shattered and betrayed.

The Ignored Epidemic: Sexual Abuse and Victim Blaming

Sexual abuse within Tibetan Buddhist communities is not an isolated phenomenon, it is a systemic issue that has been ignored, dismissed, and, at worst, facilitated. Victims who come forward are met with disbelief and outright hostility. Rather than holding perpetrators accountable, institutions protect the accused, often elevating them to near-divine status, making any accusation seem like an attack on Buddhism itself. Survivors who speak out are gaslit into questioning their own experiences and sanity.

Many have spent years of their lives in service to Buddhist centers and teachers, sacrificing their time, finances, and personal aspirations in the belief that they were contributing to something greater than themselves. But when they are exploited or harmed, they are left with nothing to show for their time and effort.

Devotion Without Reward: The Disillusionment of Lifelong Service

Many who enter Tibetan Buddhist communities do so with sincere intentions, offering years, sometimes decades, of unpaid or underpaid labor to their teachers and centers. They are told that serving a lama is a privilege, a form of spiritual merit that will bring them closer to enlightenment.

But the stark reality is that this so-called merit often leaves people impoverished, physically exhausted, and emotionally drained. The promised rewards of spiritual progress and personal transformation rarely materialize in any meaningful way. Instead, the real benefits accrue to the teachers, who gain wealth, power, and unchallenged authority while their followers struggle to sustain themselves. Those who finally wake up to this exploitation often find themselves discarded, ostracized, and in some cases, actively harmed.

The Dark Side of Tibetan Tantra: Black Magic and Suppression

Tibetan Buddhism is often presented to the world as a practice rooted in loving-kindness and compassion. However, what is rarely discussed is the hidden world of tantric practices that extend into the realm of manipulation and harm.

There exist rituals and practices, known only to initiated insiders, that can be used to attack, suppress, or even destroy those who pose a threat to an abusive teacher. These methods are supernatural and are employed with impunity, while the broader community remains willfully unaware. Advanced practitioners in the know choose to look the other way, refusing to intervene even when witnessing outright harm. Worse, they glorify the abusers, reinforcing their power through public displays of devotion and praise.

The Complicity of the Buddhist Community

The silence and complicity of Tibetan Buddhist institutions and practitioners enables abuse to persist, both mundane and supernatural. In dharma communities where a lama is acting harmfully, those who know the truth either fear retaliation or believe that questioning a lama is a sign of spiritual failure. This culture of submission and blind faith creates a vacuum where predators thrive, shielded by the very people they exploit.

For those who leave, the road to healing is long and painful. The betrayal cuts deeply, not just from the teachers themselves but from the entire community that was supposed to uphold compassion and integrity. The disillusionment is profound, and the scars left behind serve as a haunting reminder of the dangers hidden behind the serene facade of Tibetan Buddhism.

Breaking the Silence

The only way to dismantle this system of abuse is to expose it. Survivors must be heard, their stories believed, and perpetrators held accountable. Blind devotion must give way to critical thinking. The world must recognize that behind the elaborate ceremonies and teachings, a toxic power structure thrives, one that has left too many people in ruins.

Tibetan Buddhism, as it is practiced today in many corners of the world, is not what it claims to be. Until it confronts its dark underbelly, it will continue to betray those who place their trust in its teachings. The truth must be spoken, no matter how uncomfortable it makes those still deceived by the illusion.

Do All Spiritual Paths Lead to God?

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The hexagram symbol on the right depicts the mandala of an important Tibetan Buddhist female deity.

I was having a discussion with a former tantric Buddhist practitioner, and it got me thinking about the popular notion that all roads lead to God and that it doesn’t matter whether or not one has practiced in occult traditions as long as they are trying to live virtuous lives. This idea is comforting to many, but from a theological standpoint, it is deeply flawed. Not all spiritual paths lead to God, and certain practices, no matter how well-intentioned, can take people further away from Him rather than closer.

The Illusion of “Enlightenment”

Many believe that high-level Buddhist teachers or gurus have a special ability to perceive the karma of others. This belief leads followers to trust their guidance blindly, assuming they possess supernatural wisdom. But from a theological perspective, what these figures claim to see and know is not divine insight but a form of spiritual deception. The power they wield does not come from God but from spiritual forces that oppose Him.

The very concept of enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism is fundamentally at odds with Biblical teachings. In this system, enlightenment is not about growing closer to God, but about achieving a state of being that makes one a vessel for spiritual forces that are hostile to Him. The gurus who have attained the so-called spiritual height of “enlightenment” have not reached divine truth but have instead become “perfectly possessed” by the spirits that fuel the tantric path.

The Reality of Spiritual Pacts

Participation in tantric initiations is not merely symbolic. The promises made in these rituals have serious spiritual consequences. When one makes commitments during empowerments, even unknowingly, they are entering into agreements that give authority over their soul to forces that do not serve God.

This is not a matter of personal interpretation. The laws governing these spiritual transactions are real, and those who understand the theology behind them recognize that they operate within a strict legalistic framework. The idea that someone can engage with these practices while remaining spiritually “safe” is misguided. The demons involved do not care whether a person understands what they have agreed to; once the ritual is completed, the spiritual consequences are set in motion.

The False Hope of Virtue Alone

A common misconception in modern spiritual thought is that simply being a good or virtuous person is enough to secure salvation. But righteousness apart from God does not lead to eternal life. If someone is actively engaging in spiritual practices that align with forces opposed to God, no amount of virtue can undo that.

As written in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, “There shall not be found among you anyone who burns his son or his daughter as an offering, anyone who practices divination or tells fortunes or interprets omens, or a sorcerer or a charmer or a medium or a necromancer or one who inquires of the dead, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord.” Tibetan Buddhism’s reliance on occult rituals, divination, and spirit invocations falls into this category.

This is why it is crucial to educate people about these realities. Many well-intentioned individuals are being led into spiritual traps without realizing it. They are promised wisdom, peace, or power, but in reality, they are binding themselves to forces that seek to separate them from God permanently.

The good news is that no one is beyond redemption. Those who have unknowingly or knowingly engaged in these practices can still turn back to Jesus Christ, who alone has the power to break these spiritual bonds. The key is to recognize the deception, reject it, and seek salvation in Christ alone.

Our responsibility is to share this knowledge with others, so they, too, can be set free. It is not enough to hope that people will figure it out on their own. We must share the truth and help guide others away from deception and into the light of God’s salvation.

Deliverance from the Lost Soul: My Path Through Tibetan Buddhism and Exorcism

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For 35 years, I was deeply immersed in Tibetan Buddhism. I devoted myself to its teachings, its rituals, and its promises of enlightenment. But along the way, I encountered something dark and realized that all was not as it seemed. And then, one day, I became aware of something that had lodged itself deep within me, waiting for the right moment to exert itself.

The First Encounter

In 2017, I awoke to the sound of a voice, not in a language I could recognize, but in guttural grunts and nonsensical syllables. It was not the voice of an external being; it came from deep within my own mind. It spoke from a place of severe mental challenge, a space I had never known existed within me. I was horrified. I had always been grateful that I was an intelligent person with an above average intellect, or at the very least, someone of average intelligence with a great deal of curiosity. But suddenly there was some part of my mind that seemed very mentally challenged. Was this a foreshadowing of a severe mental decline?

Or was this a demon? It turns out that a demonic parasite had burrowed deep into my mind during my years of tantric practice. I sought advice from a high-ranking Rinpoche, a man considered to be enlightened. His response? I should seek out the Chödpa at my Buddhist center, the lama known for performing Chöd, a ritual practice designed to cut through attachments and expel spirits.

But I had no personal connection with that lama. I had practiced Chöd myself before my kundalini awakening threw my world into chaos. I subsequently found someone else to perform the ritual, but nothing changed. The demon was a consciousness of severe limitation, a sentient being trapped in broken syllables and incoherence who sometimes surfaced in the early hours of morning, reminding me of its presence.

Understanding the Reason for the Demon’s Presence

By 2020, the demon’s presence began to make more sense.

Two of my most trusted gurus performed an annihilation ritual on me. After that, for months and years the Tibetan Buddhist gurus and their demons beat into me the notion that I would never be reborn as a human being again. I was destined to fall into the animal realms or worse, the hell realms, where I would remain for eternity. They tortured me, distorted my physical form, and severely twisted my identity. I lived in a waking nightmare. Slowly, painfully, I returned to the Catholic faith of my youth.

The demons fought back through harrassments and tortures. But over time, through exorcisms, prayer, and sheer endurance, I began to regain ground. Still, this particular demon lingered and resurfaced occasionally, groaning like a wounded animal within, its garbled words haunting me more than the voices of the very intelligent demons that manifested as my guru and yidam (meditational deity). Sadly, those two still somewhat control and torture me, especially at night when I am the most vulnerable, and in dreams.

Though I want to be free of all of them, in these past few months I have specifically prayed very hard that the cognitively impaired demon would be cast out as soon as possible.

The Exorcism

This week, I met a new priest. He is willing to help me. He will seek permission from his bishop to perform a major exorcism on me. Up until now, I have had one major exorcism, along with several minor exorcisms, or deliverance sessions, both in-person and over Zoom. But last week, I had my first session with this new priest.

After a long interview, where I shared my entire history, he performed an intense exorcism prayer in Latin. It was powerful. I drove home, exhausted. That night, I fell into a deep sleep.

The Expulsion

At around 1 AM, I woke up and prayed. The demons stirred. My mind flooded with bizarre images and then, something strange happened. I felt the nerves in my face ripple, from my right temple down to my mouth. And then, something left in a small gust of air.

I was stunned. Although I had experienced small demons leaving in puffs of air before, nothing that felt like this had happened.

An hour later, I felt a strong presence in my sinus area, between my eyes. A loud, pitiful groaning erupted from that area within me, like a dying animal. It went on for a couple of minutes, rising and falling. Then, it moved down into my throat and forced itself out with a significant burst of air. One or two smaller puffs followed.

The mentally challenged demon was gone. Not all of the demons left, by any means, the strongmen demons (the guru and yidam) still seem to be here. But something major left me that night.

The Battle Continues

This was just one more step in a long battle, but it felt like a victory. Tibetan Buddhism stole 35 years of my life, entangling me in a web of control, fear, and spiritual deception. But the truth is setting me free (as cliche as that sounds). The more I turn to Christ, the more the grip of these demons loosens. There is still more work to be done, but I believe I am one step closer to freedom.

I am very grateful to the priests and pastors who have prayed over me the past few years. It has had a cumulative effect. Deliverance is like peeling off the layers of an onion. For me, anyway, it has been a very gradual process. This week felt like a major victory. The battle is not over by any means, but I will not stop fighting until I am free.

The Deception of False Heavens: A Disturbing Encounter

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I recently listened to a fascinating and unsettling account from a young Asian woman who had a profound spiritual experience after converting to Christianity. She described being shown various demonic realms, places that at first appeared luminous and beautiful but were, in reality, realms of deception and bondage. One of these realms stood out to her in particular.

She recalled that upon entering, everything seemed overwhelmingly radiant, almost heavenly. Had she not been given divine insight, she would have mistaken it for paradise. But as she looked deeper, the illusion crumbled. The ruler of this realm was a powerful female demon who often appeared to her in the form of a sweet, innocent little girl. Yet behind this deceptive facade lay a being of immense control and manipulation.

The woman recounted a terrifying moment when she found herself completely paralyzed, unable to move or wake up, an experience eerily similar to what I endured many times during my own tantric Buddhist retreat. Although she tried to cry out for help, her voice was muted and she wasn’t able to make a sound. This also happened to me. The presence she describe, this seemingly innocent yet domineering entity, was one I, too, had encountered, appearing to me repeatedly in the guise of a little girl.

What struck me most about her testimony was the nature of perception in these deceptive realms. She was shown that those who followed the demon experienced twisted illusions: what seemed pure and good was, in truth, horrifying. She gave the example of one disciple enjoying what he believed to be the most delicious meal, but when the illusion was stripped away, it was revealed to be putrid, bloody, and rotten. The demon had blinded her followers, warping their perception of reality.

Hearing this, I couldn’t help but think of certain so-called “pure realms” I once believed in. Could it be that what many perceive as celestial paradises are, in fact, carefully crafted demonic illusions and that what seems like liberation is, in reality, a deeper form of enslavement?

This woman’s testimony confirmed something I had long suspected: some of the most dangerous deceptions do not come in the form of overt evil but in the guise of beauty, power, and enlightenment. If we are not discerning, we risk being ensnared by realms that promise transcendence yet drag us into darkness.

Flies at the Gate: A Kundalini Awakening and the Hidden Dangers of Tantric Buddhism

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For some years, I lived in a small retreat house at a Tibetan Buddhist center, nestled in a quiet, wooded landscape. It was a new, meticulously clean space with no rotting food or garbage. There was nothing that should have attracted swarms of flies. Yet, there they were: clinging to the screens on the front of the house, a dark, buzzing mass that never seemed to disappear. It didn’t matter the season, the weather, or my efforts to get rid of them.

At the time, I was undergoing what many in the spiritual world would call a Kundalini awakening, an intense, often overwhelming process where powerful spiritual energy rises through the spine, the chakras, and the channels of the subtle body. But there was nothing peaceful or transcendent about what I was experiencing. Instead of clarity and enlightenment, I suffered intensely. My body burned, my mind was tormented, and I felt under siege.

During that time, I was receiving visits, both physically and astrally, from various gurus and deities associated with Tibetan Buddhism. They would appear in dreams and visions, and in ways that were difficult to explain in rational terms. Despite these encounters, my suffering deepened. My body felt like it was being torn apart, my mind filled with fear, and my energy drained to the point of collapse.

As I struggled, I began to suspect that the flies weren’t just a coincidence. In spiritual traditions across the world, flies have long been associated with decay, demonic forces, and sorcery. In Christianity, Beelzebub, one of the chief demons, is known as the “Lord of the Flies.” In some indigenous shamanic practices, swarms of flies indicate spiritual corruption or an entity feeding off suffering.

Tibetan Buddhism, for all its outward beauty and mystical allure, is deeply entwined with tantric and shamanic practices that most Westerners don’t fully understand. Tantric rituals involve elaborate visualizations, empowerments, and the summoning of deities. But these deities are not mere symbols but are powerful spiritual forces. When a practitioner takes part in these rituals, they are essentially opening doors to these entities, inviting them into their lives, their minds, and their bodies.

I came to realize that I was not simply experiencing the effects of Kundalini awakening, nor was I being guided by compassionate, enlightened beings. Instead, I was being attacked, manipulated, and drained by forces I had unknowingly allowed in. The gurus I had once trusted, who claimed to be working for my spiritual liberation, were not what they seemed. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, they had unleashed something dark into my life.

The flies at my retreat house were more than just a physical nuisance. They were an omen, a manifestation of the unseen forces at play. They clung to my house as the spiritual attacks intensified, seeming to feed off the energy of my suffering. Eventually after two or three years, the flies dropped off, but my troubles had only begun.

For those drawn to the mystical allure of Tantra and Tibetan Buddhism, I offer a warning: things are not always what they seem. Beneath the beautiful rituals, the elaborate thangkas, and the poetic teachings lies a world that can be deeply dangerous. The spiritual forces summoned in these traditions are real and they do not always have your best interests in mind.

If you find yourself suffering inexplicably, if you are experiencing intense spiritual distress, and if strange phenomena, like the endless buzzing of flies, begin to manifest around you, pay attention. Sometimes, it’s a warning that demons have been summoned to destroy your life.

Tantric Astral Projection: The Guru’s Power to “Enlighten” or Condemn

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“The guru can send you to hell.”

This was one of the first things I read when I began studying Tantric Buddhism. It was a shocking statement, yet it carried the weight of an esoteric truth known to practitioners of the Vajrayana path. In the most advanced forms of Tantra, the guru is not merely a teacher; he is the gateway to “enlightenment” or the architect of one’s destruction. Through astral projection, a guru can enter the mind of a disciple, influence their thoughts, and direct their spiritual trajectory.

Avesa: The Guru’s Entry Into the Disciple

The Sanskrit concept of avesa (आवेश) refers to divine or spiritual possession, when a being, such as a deity, spirit, or guru, enters and takes hold of another person’s body or consciousness. In Tantric Buddhism, avesa can occur through astral projection, where an adept guru, having mastered yogic siddhis (supernatural abilities), can merge his subtle body with that of the disciple. This ability allows the guru to read the disciple’s thoughts, observe their karmic imprints, and even modify their spiritual path.

A compassionate guru may use this power to guide a disciple toward enlightenment, removing obstacles and transmitting realization directly into their mindstream.* However, a wrathful or corrupt guru may do the opposite, inflict suffering, confusion, and even damn the disciple to lower realms through curses or negative empowerment.

The Snake in the Bamboo Tube: Ascending or Falling into Hell

Tantric lore often compares the disciple’s spiritual journey to a snake trapped in a hollow bamboo tube. The snake has only two directions it can go: upwards, toward enlightenment, or down into the depths of hell. This metaphor illustrates the danger and intensity of the Tantric path: there is no middle ground or safe plateau where one can pause or exit the path.

If the guru possesses mastery over astral projection and avesa, he can act as the force that propels the disciple upward or, conversely, drags them downward. This is why the relationship with a guru is considered the most critical aspect of Vajrayana practice. It is said that an enlightened master can lead one to Buddhahood in a single lifetime, while a false or wrathful teacher can bring utter ruin.

The Power and Danger of Guru Astral Projection

Stories abound in Tantric Buddhist and Hindu traditions of gurus using subtle forms of possession to test, guide, or manipulate their disciples. Some accounts tell of masters who enter their students’ dreams or consciousness to impart wisdom. Others describe darker encounters where a guru, angered by disobedience or perceived betrayal, sends nightmares, sickness, or madness to a disciple through subtle-body manipulation.

It is said that once a disciple has given their trust to a guru, their mind becomes an open book. The enlightened guru, through avesa, can see their past actions, hidden thoughts, and future circumstances. A corrupt teacher may use it for personal gain or control.

The Razor’s Edge of Tantra

Tantric Buddhism is often called a “razor’s edge” path because it offers both the quickest path to enlightenment and the greatest risk of spiritual downfall. The concept of avesa, coupled with astral projection, reveals just how profound and perilous the guru-disciple relationship can be. Whether the snake in the bamboo tube ascends to liberation or falls into hell depends on the guru’s intent and the disciple’s discernment.

*From a Christian point of view, “enlightenment” is little more than “perfect possession.” This means total at-one-ment with the meditational deity (yidam) and the guru. This is similar to intentional Satanic possession.

Avoid Films That Channel Demonic Forces

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Throughout history, the arts have served as a medium for storytelling, catharsis, and even spiritual reflection. However, in recent years, a growing number of films appear to be crossing a line, one where the portrayal of darkness is not just aesthetic but seemingly invokes real, malevolent forces. The recent release of Nosferatu is a striking example of this unsettling trend.

The Rise of Demonically Charged Cinema

Hollywood has long had an obsession with horror, but there is a distinction between fictional fright and something more sinister. Many films today go beyond mere storytelling and instead seem to act as vessels for darkness, whether intentionally or not. With ever-increasing realism in cinematography, ritualistic imagery, and thematic elements that glorify despair, possession, and the occult, it begs the question: are these films merely depicting evil, or are they summoning it?

The 2024 Nosferatu adaptation, for instance, is drenched in eerie, almost ritualistic cinematography, with scenes and performances that seem unnervingly genuine. Some have noted a palpable sense of dread while watching. Historically, films such as Rosemary’s Baby and The Exorcist have been linked to unexplained phenomena, with actors and crew members reporting disturbing occurrences during production. Could it be that these films do more than just entertain?

Perhaps one of the most infamous cases is Rosemary’s Baby (1968). The film, which delves into themes of satanic cults and demonic influence, was followed by eerie and tragic events. Director Roman Polanski’s wife, Sharon Tate, was brutally murdered by the Manson Family, a crime that many believe had occult connections. Composer Krzysztof Komeda died under strange circumstances, and producer William Castle suffered a series of health issues, including hallucinations of scenes from the film. Some believe the film invited real darkness into the lives of those involved.

Similarly, The Exorcist (1973) was plagued by disturbing incidents, including unexplained fires on set, sudden deaths of cast members, and actors suffering from severe injuries. Linda Blair, who played the possessed child, was allegedly haunted by strange experiences, and some crew members believed the film set itself had become cursed.

The Spiritual Risks of Watching These Films

Engaging with media that dwells in the demonic can have real consequences, both psychologically and spiritually. Here are some dangers to consider:

  1. Opening Spiritual Doors: Scripture warns us to guard our hearts and minds. When we engage in films that glorify demonic entities or rituals, we may unknowingly open ourselves to oppressive spiritual influences.
  2. Desensitization to Evil: What once shocked us now entertains us. The more we consume content that normalizes or even romanticizes darkness, the less discernment we have in recognizing spiritual dangers in real life.
  3. Psychological Impact: Fear, anxiety, and depressive thoughts often accompany those who immerse themselves in horror films saturated with occult symbolism. These effects can linger long after the credits roll.
  4. Hidden Agendas in Filmmaking: Some directors and producers openly admit to drawing inspiration from real occult practices. This isn’t just fiction but a presentation of real, dangerous beliefs masked as entertainment.

While art and film are powerful tools for storytelling, not all stories are meant to be consumed. There is a fine line between observing evil to understand it and being entangled in it. The spiritual battle is real, and entertainment is one of the most subtle yet effective ways that darkness creeps in. Guard your mind, protect your soul, and choose wisely what you allow into your life.

The question remains: when we watch films that channel darkness, who is truly watching whom?

Why Christianity is the True Religion

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For years, I was ensnared in the world of Tantric Buddhism, believing its practices held the key to enlightenment. But instead of finding peace and liberation, I encountered spiritual torment on and off for years, first with sexual abuse by a lama and then when the kundalini energy went completely awry. My guru, whom I had trusted, placed a curse on me, and the so-called enlightened deities of Tibetan Buddhism revealed themselves as tormenting demons. The suffering I endured was beyond anything I could have imagined.

After the linga annihilation ritual, I thought there was no hope. I had been completely immersed in their tantric system for most of my adult life. Thanks to a suggestion from a young man I met who was going through a devastating kundalini awakening, I had the idea to contact a Catholic exorcist. I read his book called Diary of an American Exorcist that came out in 2021 , and for the first time in my life, I started to think I might actually be possessed by the tantric deities I had practiced for years. I had been taught they were perfectly enlightened buddhas, so why had they turned against me, manifesting as demonic forces bent on my total destruction? How could I overcome these forces that seemed so powerful, so intransigent? The answer was something higher, greater, and infinitely more powerful than the tantric magical system. In order for it to work, it had to be completely outside of their deceptive system. That answer was the Biblical God and his son Jesus Christ.

The Power of Christ Over Dark Forces

Tibetan Buddhism presents itself as a perfect path to enlightenment, but what I experienced was a system built on deception and control. The practices I had been taught that used rituals, empowerments, and deity visualizations, brought many experiences, both blissful and horrible. When I started to have grave doubts and investigated the origins of tantra, to question and examine, it became obvious that was not allowed. Then came punishment and the bloody realization that these forces would never let me go.

But ever since I turned to Jesus Christ, slowly, gradually, things have changed. His power is greater than any so-called tantric magic or divine blessing from a guru. The name of Jesus brings healing and casts out demons. He has authority over all the small “g” gods.

Tibetan Buddhism teaches that its deities are compassionate buddhas and bodhisattvas, but in the end, I found them to be nothing but oppressive spirits masquerading as wisdom beings. They were powerless against Christ. The moment I surrendered to Jesus, they started to lose their grip on me. This was not psychological; it was spiritual warfare. I am not unique; many others have experienced the same freedom from demons and darkness.

Evidence in My Own Life: Healing, Hope, and Peace

If Tibetan Buddhism had been the true path, I would have found healing through it. Instead, it nearly destroyed me. The fact that I am now very much recovered, that I am healing and have hope, happiness, and peace, is proof that Christ is real and that He reigns above all. No Buddhist deity, no tantric ritual, no guru’s power is more powerful.

As Psalm 91:13 declares, “You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent.” This scripture became real in my life as Jesus granted me victory over the kundalini spirit and the guru. Although I am not completely free, they still have some control over my dreams and my body, I am so much more healed. I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Why Christianity is the True Religion

  1. Christ’s Power Over Darkness: No tantric deity or Buddhist practice could free me. Only Jesus could break the chains that bound me spiritually.
  2. A Relationship, Not Rituals: Christianity is about knowing a living God, not engaging in endless rituals to appease deities that ultimately bring suffering.
  3. True Healing and Transformation: The peace, hope, and healing I have now are real and lasting. No Buddhist practice ever gave me that.
  4. The Dominion of Christ: The fact that Jesus Christ is triumphing over all the forces that tormented me proves His supremacy over all spiritual powers.