E05 The Goal and Three Phases of Spiritual Progress

Tantric teachings talk about three "impure" or ineffective motives for spiritual practice which can impede our progress. Rather than blocks, I see these more as ongoing steps that are necessary for us to mature in our spiritual growth. These three steps deal with our healing, our experience of higher states of consciousness, and the role of our ego. Ultimately the goal or "pure motive" is about discerning the absolute truth of who we are.