New Theory Proposes 'Embryonic Mind' as Foundation for Spiritual Insight, Citing Buddha and Christ

A recent statement by mujaku on social media has introduced a provocative theory positing the existence of an "embryonic mind," which it claims was re-accessed by figures like Buddha and Christ during profound spiritual experiences. This concept challenges conventional neuroscience, suggesting it currently lacks a framework to understand this foundational state of consciousness. The theory highlights a distinct difference between this primordial mind and what it terms the "asymmetric mind" developed post-birth.

According to mujaku, this "embryonic mind" is the underlying consciousness behind practices like dhyāna, a state of deep meditative absorption. The tweet specifically references Buddha and Christ re-accessing this mind during "two-week prabhāsa immersions" and "Μεταμόρφωση," a Greek term often associated with the Transfiguration of Jesus, signifying a profound spiritual transformation. Historical and spiritual texts acknowledge "Prabhasa" as a pilgrimage site linked to deep spiritual events, while "Metamorphosis" denotes a fundamental shift in being.

The theory further asserts that modern neuroscience primarily studies the "asymmetric mind," which develops after an individual's passage through the birth canal. This post-birth development is characterized by gravity making the mind directional, light becoming directional, and spatial orientation becoming vectorized. Mujaku states, > "Mother’s heartbeat is lost. Input streams become dissociated and the infant falls into locality."

A critical aspect of mujaku's theory is the alleged "loss of the right hemisphere (RH) guidance of the brain," which it identifies as crucial for accessing the "embryonic mind." This loss, according to the tweet, leads to a diminished capacity to connect with the "Buddha and the Christic mind." Research in neuroscience, particularly the work of scholars like Iain McGilchrist, has explored the right hemisphere's role in holistic understanding, intuition, and spiritual experiences, suggesting a broader, interconnected view of the world.

While the specific term "embryonic mind" as defined by mujaku does not appear to be a standard category in current neuroscience, fields like prenatal and perinatal psychology do investigate the psychological and emotional life of the fetus and newborn, exploring pre-cognitive states. Neuroscientific studies have also documented that dhyāna and other meditation practices can induce significant changes in brain structure and function, impacting areas related to attention, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, potentially aligning with the pursuit of altered states of consciousness.