5 Mt Autumn Session
Manichaeanlike Teachings & Seasonal Schedule
As Utilized by the Gnostic Manichaean Teachings of the Naz-Mani
In the Living Gods, Let the hallowed Light of Transcendant Truth be praised. Let the Sweet Mystery of Miryai awaken in the heart of hearts.

INTRODUCTION

SEASONAL OVERVIEW

• ABSTRACT: The value of the Zephyr Path is in recognizing sparks of light and fragments of ones dispersed "soul" in various phenomena. overarching theme of the Season: Restoration of sparks in the Primal Pair as defined by Moni (and later emphasized by Luria)  Reconnecting to one's Dmuta, or Higher Twin  Self and interacting with others on that deeper level.
• GOAL:  The specific goal is oneness with our Twin.
• PROBLEM: The disconnect between our bright and dark natures.
• REASON: The root reason being our alienation from our true being.
• HISTORY: The development of the problem, the history of the fall of Primal Manand his lost state in samsara for thousands of years.
• REMEDY:  The proposed solution is the reconnection with our light nature. Respecting the 5 buddhas caught in matter.
• METHODOLOGY: The approach offered
• RYTHYMN: The 72 day practice schedule - 5 & 15 day periods:
• APPROACH:  Farm Collective/Family/Isolated individual
• EXAMPLES: The historical figures that exemplify like Mani.
• RECORDS: The writings that are helpful: Kephailia, Cologn Manuscript, Lower Hymns, Gathas, etc.
• WEEDING: The recognition and avoidance of pitfalls found in history and texts, such as avoidance of labor by the elect.
• PROCEDURE: The specific plan per fortnight
• CONCLUSION:  The concluding evaluation of progress made
• INSIGHTS: Notes for future attempts
• PARADOX: The enigmas of this facet and formula of transcendance
• WARNINGS: Avoiding self delusion, fear of involvement.
• ENDING:  The closure of the period, giving away merit, owning change, fortnight fast, reset/reboot

The five divisions—Tammuz/Inanna/Magi, Zarathustra/Zurvanism, Western/Central Manichaean, Eastern Manichaean/White Lotus, and Sufi/Rumi/Hafiz—span Mesopotamian, Persian, and Islamic mystical traditions, each with three historical movements rooted in verifiable histories and practices. Evolving from Sumerian myths to medieval Sufism, they emphasize innerouter unity through rituals like fire ceremonies, meditations like star gazing, and acts like almsgiving, reflecting a shared pursuit of transformation and awareness. Despite distinct paths, they converge on overcoming chaos and redeeming light, though challenges like historical ambiguity, doctrinal rigidity, and cultural adaptation persist.

These fifteen expressions share strengths in unifying inner and outer worlds through transformative practices—rituals, meditations, poetry—rooted in redeeming light from chaos, offering paths to awareness via cosmic and earthly harmony. Sumerian Inanna’s myths lack precise dating; Zurvanism’s origins remain debated; Iranian Manichaeanism’s decline limits records; White Lotus’s secrecy obscures details; Sufi Orders’ diversity resists cohesion. Yet, their diverse approaches—from Sumer to Sufism—collectively illuminate the human struggle for order and transcendence.
 

Limited Diet:  Vendidad speaks of a restricted women's diet of two dânarês (i.e., about 1,400 grains) of grain and two dânarês of protein, which equals .82c cooked grain & .82c cooked Beans.  (More than this amount prohibits autophagy.) This restriction works for male and females during the 5 day fast but is better implemented with greens and oil.
Barashnûm - https://www.avesta.org/ritual/rcc2.htm https://zoroastrians.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/the-bareshnum.pdf

Contrasts of various Paths and Seasonal Focus
 
 

NOTES

http://www.shamogoloparvaneh.com/Manichaeism_Esoteric_Buddhism_and_Oriental_Theosophy_V1.pdf