Serie A brev nr 30

Magazine Overview

This issue of BREVCIRKELI, titled 'TIBETANERNAS VISDOM' (The Wisdom of the Tibetans), is presented as Serie A, Brev Nr 30. The content focuses on the personal narrative and spiritual insights of T. Lobsang Rampa, detailing his experiences with astral projection, reincarnation, and the concept of the 'cosmic memory'. The publication appears to be in Swedish, with a confidence score of 4, indicating good legibility but some potential for minor inaccuracies.

The Journey of T. Lobsang Rampa

The narrative begins with T. Lobsang Rampa recounting his arduous journey to the West. After escaping Japanese and Russian captivity, where he suffered torture, he made his way back to Tibet. He was marked by his experiences and decided to seek a new path. His attempt to travel overland through Russia led to further capture, though he was eventually released. He eventually reached Czechoslovakia with two other refugees.

Rampa learns of a man whose aura closely matches his own. This man, though physically healthy, is deeply disillusioned by war and struggling to find his way. Rampa receives instructions to return to Tibet and then to take over this man's body, which he sees as a necessary step to gain time and fulfill his mission, as his own physical body was weakening.

The Cosmic Memory and Astral Travel

Rampa explains the concept of the 'Akashic record' or 'cosmic memory,' which permeates the boundary between the physical and non-physical worlds. He states that anyone who has learned to travel with their astral body can read this cosmic memory. However, its use is restricted; it cannot be used to pry into private lives unless absolutely necessary, but historical events are freely accessible.

The Astral Journey to London

To prepare for the body transference, Rampa and a blind lama embark on an astral journey. They observe the man whose body Rampa intends to inhabit. They witness scenes of London during wartime, with bombings, destruction, and people struggling amidst the chaos. The man they observe is seen walking through the damaged city, seeking work but facing rejection and unemployment. The lama expresses concern that the man might take his own life if they do not intervene soon.

The Decision and Preparation for Transference

They decide to attempt to meet the man in the astral world. Rampa learns that the man is asleep and agrees to retrieve him for three hours to allow them to rest before the transference. The narrative then shifts to Rampa's return to his physical body, noting the stark contrast between the peaceful Tibetan morning and the harsh realities he has witnessed and is preparing to undertake.

The Astral Encounter and Agreement

In the astral realm, Rampa and the lama confront the man. The man expresses his strong desire to leave his current life, which he finds unbearable. He agrees to let Rampa take over his body, albeit with some bitterness, noting that his struggles in England are due to his lack of connections and his inability to find work or even receive unemployment benefits. He challenges Rampa to see if he can fare any better.

Rampa agrees to the transference, but with conditions: the man must grow a beard to conceal the 'blessings' (likely scars or marks) that will appear on his body after the transference. Rampa promises to return in a month to complete the process, freeing the man.

The man recounts his initial encounter with a Tibetan lama in his garden after an accident. The lama explained that he could return to his body, which had not been seriously harmed, and that the Tibetan wished to inhabit it. Initially hesitant, the Englishman eventually agreed after the lama appealed to his sense of humanity and the potential for his life to gain meaning.

The Transference Process

After a month, Rampa, accompanied by three helpers, travels back to England for the transference. The man is instructed to fall from a tree, mimicking his initial accident, to facilitate the separation of his astral body. The process is described as a violent and painful separation, likened to a difficult birth, where Rampa's consciousness is forced into the new body. He experiences a profound sense of disorientation and struggle to control the unfamiliar physical form.

Upon regaining control, Rampa finds himself in the man's body, able to see auras and move, albeit with great difficulty. He describes the sensation as being like a complicated airplane, with his limbs feeling like rubber. He is assisted by the lamas, who help him navigate the physical world, including climbing stairs in the English house.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue strongly emphasizes themes of reincarnation, astral projection, and the transmigration of souls. It presents a spiritual worldview where consciousness can exist independently of the physical body and can inhabit different forms. The narrative suggests that past lives and spiritual development are crucial aspects of existence. The editorial stance appears to be one that validates and explores these paranormal and spiritual phenomena as genuine aspects of life, as evidenced by the concluding remarks about the uniqueness of Rampa's case and the 'unbelievable' yet true nature of life's events.