Meditation is often a journey through different layers of consciousness, where experiences range from mental dimensions to realms beyond the mind. Understanding these layers can guide us as we move from exploring the structured world of form to the expansive, limitless space of formlessness.

In the early stages of meditation, we remain within the mind, experiencing dimensions and transitions. Here, we often encounter structured layers—spaces that seem separate yet connected by tunnels or portals that take us from one level of awareness to another. These experiences reflect the mind’s way of creating boundaries and forms, and they may appear in colors like red, black, or dark tones, representing the inner emotional or mental landscapes we navigate.

This world of form is valuable for gaining insight into our emotions, thoughts and inner world. It offers clarity but is limited to the mind’s constructs. In this space, we learn and observe but remain within the familiar boundaries of mental experiences.

When meditation deepens beyond the mind, we move from form into the formless—a state beyond structure, thought or image. This is the realm of spiritual light, unity and silence, where the mind’s boundaries dissolve. Colors here shift to gold, white, or purple, and experiences like the void, golden rain or the doiley (a radiant, intricate field) emerge as symbols of pure consciousness and spiritual connection.

Here, there are no tunnels or layers, only a sense of being immersed in an infinite field of peace and unity. Formlessness reveals itself as we experience the timeless and connect with an awareness that is beyond all mental structure.

Understanding the journey from the mind to the formless is a shift from exploring self-made forms to touching the essence of pure consciousness. The mind shows us forms; beyond it, we encounter the formless, merging with the vastness beyond self.

By navigating these realms, we discover that meditation is not only about understanding ourselves but also about connecting with the infinite, where form and formlessness come together in unity.