Hello Everyone.... 
I'd like to share a deeply moving experience of mine from about two years ago, on the chance that someone can provide further insight. I've searched high and low for an answer - still searching - but as of yet it escapes me.
I awake in the middle of a lucid dream into what I'll call "emptiness." Immediately upon seeing it I jump back. The best way I can describe it is that it was as if the ego was being ripped apart from me, and as a result it kinda felt like death. As soon as I had withdrawn back into myself, - still in the lucid dream - I found myself in the presence of a perfected being. He was a Buddha as best as I can tell, but not one I've ever seen before. His hairstyle was Mongolian and he wore a beautiful long red silk robe. He was also smiling and somewhat giggling - ever so kindly. And at that point he said:
"I did not make that happen to you. I only suggested that you look and you did. But there is no need to be afraid. If you ever want to see it again you can. And if you'd like me to be with you all you have to do is think of me and I'll be there."
Thereafter I awoke somewhat startled and amazed but nevertheless very pleased. At the time I was very much into my Buddhist studies, which I'd begun only a few short months earlier. I was also in what I will call "the in love state" and desiring deeply to take my vows.
Several nights after that experience I once again awoke in the middle of a lucid dream (best way I know how to describe it). This time there was no vision, however, I was keenly aware that I was in the presence of God. Recognizing this I asked, "Is my understanding of you correct?" - The answer was "More or less - yes. But you still have a way to go." I then asked, "What would you have me know?" And the answer to that was simply "Double Three." - It made no sense to me at the time, but nevertheless I wanted to say "thank you." When I tried though I was interrupted and the message back was somewhat strange. The message back was "I know what you want to say, but you can't exercise your free will in front of me." - I didn't really understand that but nevertheless, that was the end of the lucid dream.
Not too long after that I was blessed with a realization experience - and immediately thereafter headed West, on a pilgrimage it would seem, to take my vows as a Buddhist. I was finally able to do that at the Garchen Rinpoche Institute in Prescott, Arizona. (I live in MS)..
Anyway - there have been no other lucid dreams like that since then, save a few that I had immediately after the realization experience. And as a result, today I find myself in search of deeper meaning of "Double Three."
I have been able to form some ideas, but each of them (although logically founded) seem to fall short. Whatever it is that "Double Three" means to me it must be something awe inspiring.
Would be very thankful for any feedback. And cheers!
I'd like to share a deeply moving experience of mine from about two years ago, on the chance that someone can provide further insight. I've searched high and low for an answer - still searching - but as of yet it escapes me.
I awake in the middle of a lucid dream into what I'll call "emptiness." Immediately upon seeing it I jump back. The best way I can describe it is that it was as if the ego was being ripped apart from me, and as a result it kinda felt like death. As soon as I had withdrawn back into myself, - still in the lucid dream - I found myself in the presence of a perfected being. He was a Buddha as best as I can tell, but not one I've ever seen before. His hairstyle was Mongolian and he wore a beautiful long red silk robe. He was also smiling and somewhat giggling - ever so kindly. And at that point he said:
"I did not make that happen to you. I only suggested that you look and you did. But there is no need to be afraid. If you ever want to see it again you can. And if you'd like me to be with you all you have to do is think of me and I'll be there."
Thereafter I awoke somewhat startled and amazed but nevertheless very pleased. At the time I was very much into my Buddhist studies, which I'd begun only a few short months earlier. I was also in what I will call "the in love state" and desiring deeply to take my vows.
Several nights after that experience I once again awoke in the middle of a lucid dream (best way I know how to describe it). This time there was no vision, however, I was keenly aware that I was in the presence of God. Recognizing this I asked, "Is my understanding of you correct?" - The answer was "More or less - yes. But you still have a way to go." I then asked, "What would you have me know?" And the answer to that was simply "Double Three." - It made no sense to me at the time, but nevertheless I wanted to say "thank you." When I tried though I was interrupted and the message back was somewhat strange. The message back was "I know what you want to say, but you can't exercise your free will in front of me." - I didn't really understand that but nevertheless, that was the end of the lucid dream.
Not too long after that I was blessed with a realization experience - and immediately thereafter headed West, on a pilgrimage it would seem, to take my vows as a Buddhist. I was finally able to do that at the Garchen Rinpoche Institute in Prescott, Arizona. (I live in MS)..
Anyway - there have been no other lucid dreams like that since then, save a few that I had immediately after the realization experience. And as a result, today I find myself in search of deeper meaning of "Double Three."
I have been able to form some ideas, but each of them (although logically founded) seem to fall short. Whatever it is that "Double Three" means to me it must be something awe inspiring.
Would be very thankful for any feedback. And cheers!