Lesson 2
IN THIS LESSON
“The Masters of Consciousness essentially have used the dynamics of breath, of concentration, of meditation, not to discover some mysterious reality hidden somewhere, but to plug into Reality itself. This is the doorway through. In this way, you turn the matrix of your entire mind, body, being into an instrument of communication with that Great Ocean.”
— Mark Griffin
This lesson introduces a core practice of the Tantric path: the conscious observation of breath. Far more than a relaxation technique, breath meditation is a direct link to the essence of being—alive, intelligent, and vibrating with awareness. It is through the breath that the scattered energies of the mind begin to settle, and the deeper layers of the Self are gradually revealed.
Mark teaches that breath is not just physiological—it is a bridge between the physical and the subtle, between the seen and the unseen. As you begin to center your attention on the rhythm of your own breath, you’re stepping into the same stream of consciousness that the Masters themselves have used for thousands of years.
This practice is simple, but not small. With patience and presence, the breath becomes a gateway to the vast and luminous reality that is always present—within you and all around you.
🧘♂️ Module 2: The Breath Meditation
✨ Teaching Summary
In this powerful one-hour discourse, Mark Griffin reveals the breath as one of the most potent and accessible tools for spiritual realization. Drawing from classical yogic and tantric systems, he shows how breath is not just a biological function—but a bridge between body, mind, and consciousness.
Mark explains that breath is prana in motion—a vehicle of vital energy and awareness. When we concentrate on the breath, especially with precision and stillness, we begin to activate deeper layers of perception. He speaks of the breath as a thread of continuousness, guiding us into the subtle bodies and toward the Self.
Importantly, he frames the breath as both a stabilizing force in meditation and a spiritual current capable of leading the practitioner into states of samadhi. Breath becomes a technology of stillness—not something to control, but something to listen to and follow with exquisite attention.
Throughout the talk, Mark encourages practitioners to let go of the noisy surface of the mind and instead enter the subtle current of the breath, which leads into the mystery of consciousness itself.
🌀 Questions for Contemplation
Contemplation is the means by which we can “feel” our way into the deep, existential questions of life. In this way it is a mode of “thinking” that differs from discursive fact gathering —the step-by-step means by which we assemble and organize information. While this form of knowledge gathering can be crucial to our mastery of a subject, contemplation activates the intuitive faculties of mind that lead towards insight, understanding, wisdom, and realization. Begin to observe how this ability to feel deeply into a subject differs from the more rudimentary stages of learning. Let Mark’s words move you into a space where the mind has room to integrate your own fields of deeper knowing. Towards that end each module will offer an opportunity for focused contemplation. We recommend journaling as a means to engage with these questions and to activate one’s own intuitive faculties.
What is my relationship to the breath when I’m not meditating? Can I feel it as a living force, rather than just a physical process?
Begin noticing your breath throughout the day—not to change it, but to feel into its presence.How does my awareness change when I place full attention on the breath in stillness?
Explore the shift that happens when thought quiets and the breath becomes primary.Can I feel the breath as a thread of continuity linking body, mind, and awareness?
Reflect on the subtle intelligence of the breath and its role as a bridge to deeper consciousness.In what ways does the breath teach me, if I treat it as a guide rather than something to manipulate?
What wisdom arises when I listen to the breath instead of trying to control it?