Montazer School of Self-Knowledge

Arc of Descent and Arc of Ascent | Stages of Human Existence

Arc of Descent and Arc of Ascent; Stages of Life, from God to God

The Arc of Descent and Arc of Ascent; Stages of Human Life, from God to God In this lesson, we want to discuss a philosophical concept known as the arc of descent and arc of ascent or the cycle of human life in the realm of existence. Although this concept may seem a bit complicated, […]

Where Were We Before Birth, and How Did We Come into Existence?

Did We Exist Before Birth? If So, Where Were We?

Did We Exist Before Birth? If So, Where Were We? We all have an innate desire to know where and how we came into existence, and this gives rise to countless questions about life before birth in our minds. This concern is usually more pronounced at a younger age, as children do not have an […]

Where Is Our Home? Where Have We Come from, and Where Will We Go?

Where Do We Belong, Where Will We Find Peace, Where Is Our Home?

Where Do We Belong, Where Will We Find Peace, and Where Is Our Home? “Where is our home?” Perhaps this question seems a bit strange! We are all familiar with the concept of ‘home,’ and if we were to answer the question, “Where is our home?” we would answer, “Wherever the heart is happy,” or […]

Stages of Human Life | Knowing the Beginning and End for Success

Stages of human life: before this world, world, after this world.

The Stages of Human Life; Treading the Path of Worldly Life Depends on the Origin and the Resurrection Sometimes in order to understand the importance of a blessing or talent, it is a good idea to imagine its absence. For example, consider a fruitless life, a life that begins at birth and ends with death. […]

Perception of Pain and Gaining Health in the World and the Hereafter

Perception of pain and gaining health in the world and hereafter

How Does Perception of Pain help Us Understand Our True Self Better? All of us have experienced pain. We know that it is commonly caused by pressures and various types of disorders, but the pain we want to discuss here is a little different. We want to explore pain and the philosophy of its perception […]

What Is the Role of Planning in the Mother’s Womb and the World?

The Role of Planning in the Mother's Womb, World, and Hereafter

Is the Role of Planning Different in Our Fetal and Worldly Affairs? We always try to represent our best version to the world, and along this effort, we always have two paths ahead of us: One path ends in victory, happiness, and various blessings, and the other in failure and misery. The path we take depends […]

Knowledge and Awareness | Wings for Flying in the Sky of Humanity

Knowledge and Awareness: Wings for Flying in the Sky of Humanity

What Are the Concepts of Knowledge and Awareness? To What Extent Is Acquiring Knowledge and Awareness Necessary in Life? Imagine a tool like a meat grinder. It is a useful and versatile device with multiple parts that has its own specific way of operating. On the other hand, this same useful device can cause serious […]

Greatness of the Hereafter | Impact on Our Behavior in This World

Understanding the greatness of the hereafter makes us more resilient.

Understanding the Greatness of the Hereafter and Its Influence on Our Actions in This World When we have not fully grasped the greatness of the hereafter and consider it within the limited scope of our worldly view, we fail to realize how much provision we need for eternal life. Do the good deeds we perform […]

Do You Know Yourself Well? | What Is the True Self or the Soul Child?

Who Is the Human Being? A Definition of the Soul or the Soul Child

Who Is the Human Being? A Definition of the Soul or the Soul Child “If we knew ourselves as a human being, we would be able to solve our problems and achieve happiness and peace.” How much do you agree with this statement? You might wonder how someone may not know himself as a human […]