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The Infinite Mindfield: A Quest to Find the Gateway to Higher Consciousness
Using information from the cutting edge of modern science, Peake presents startling evidence that the inner worlds of our mystics and shamans are as real, or possibly even more real, than the reality we experience in waking life. As his starting point, Peake examines the widespread historical belief that the mid-brain’s pine-cone shaped pineal gland activates the third eye described by mystics and seers. Through careful analysis of ancient religious texts and artifacts, he gives evidence that the spiritual properties of the pineal gland have been embedded in myths and cultures across the globe. (Why else would the Buddha so often be found wearing a pine cone hat?) Peake then shows that it is through this small organ that we experience lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, hypnagogic imagery, near-death experiences, astral travel and the kundalini experience. The book ends with the mind-blowing conclusion that all living beings are one unitary consciousness experiencing itself subjectively.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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August 26, 2013
I was excited to get my hands on Anthony Peake's new book The Infinite Mindfield, as I had found his previous title taking a scientific approach to life after death intriguing - and there are parts of the new book I found equally excellent. I was fascinated to learn more about the pineal gland, about which I had very little idea, apart from knowing of the now dismissed idea that identified it as a kind of withered third eye. It is particularly fascinating that the gland can contain piezoelectric crystals that in principle mean it could act as a kind of natural radio receiver. There were also other parts of the book about the nature of light, zero point energy, hallucinogenic drugs and more that were very approachable. Peake has a great way of making you really think about a subject, rather than just take in a set of facts. However there were other sections that I have problems with.
The overall approach that I felt unsure with was the lack of selectivity. Everything from the outcome of detailed scientific study to the made up meanderings of the likes of Madam Blavatsky and Rudolf Steiner are presented on exactly the same level as if they are all true. Totally unsubstantiated concepts like chakras, based on the concept of an 'energy' that has never been detected and that has no physical basis are stated as if they are simple fact. I think the first section of the book, which looks at various religions (through to less well established concepts like theosophy and anthroposophy) is genuinely interesting, but I would have been much more comfortable if the various beliefs were stated in terms of 'this is what these people believe based on no verifiable evidence' rather that stating the beliefs, however unlikely, as if they were on a par with scientific discovery. (I've checked with the author, and this wasn't the intent, but it is how it came across to me.)
The other side of the book I have issues with is the way some fringe science is presented as if it is on a par with proper, peer reviewed discoveries. So, for instance, we hear of Luc Montagnier's assertion that DNA in one test-tube can influence pure water in another test-tube and turn it into more DNA. We are told 'Montagnier thinks that this suggests that DNA emits its own electromagnetic signals that imprint DNA's structure on other molecules.' Peake points out that it is telling that even a 'Nobel Prizewinning scientist is not immune to being labelled a "pseudoscientist" if he decides to apply his knowledge and experience in areas that are labelled "fringe" by the modern equivalent of the Inquisition, the "thought police" who hide under the term "sceptics."'
I have a number of problems with this. Just because someone is a renowned scientist does not mean he can't be totally ignorant outside his field - there have been plenty of examples of this in the past. And Montagnier, a medical doctor, is hardly qualified to deal with physics. Just think what he claims is happening. In order to transform water into DNA you would have to turn the elements hydrogen and oxygen into nitrogen, carbon and phosphorous. So this is not just a matter of 'imposing structure' - you would have to produce nuclear fission and fusion using only a 'weak electromagnetic field'. To say this doesn't make sense is an understatement. It is not unreasonable, or Inquisition-like to be sceptical in the face of such a claim.
Finally, I am a little concerned when Peake spends quite a while telling us how 'mainstream scientists have dismissed the vast majority of [DNA] code as being useless.' This might have been true 30 years ago, but since the development of epigenetics I can't imagine there are any biologists who think that what used to be labelled 'junk DNA' is useless. It is entirely recognised by mainstream science that much of this DNA has plenty of functionality.
So my problem with this book is mostly a failure to distinguish, sometimes between analogy and reality - so assuming the use of terms like 'energy' and 'light' when applied in an illustrative manner makes them the same as real energy and light - and sometimes not distinguishing between made up ideas and scientific theories, or between anecdote and data. There is plenty of good stuff in there, and if you can read the book in an appropriately selective manner it is both enjoyable and informative - but I suspect many readers will struggle to make that distinction. I am reminded in some ways of Chariot of the Gods - there is a similar logical, informative and entertaining approach, but also a similar lack of distinction between science and beliefs. A curate's egg? Definitely. But one I enjoyed nevertheless.
The overall approach that I felt unsure with was the lack of selectivity. Everything from the outcome of detailed scientific study to the made up meanderings of the likes of Madam Blavatsky and Rudolf Steiner are presented on exactly the same level as if they are all true. Totally unsubstantiated concepts like chakras, based on the concept of an 'energy' that has never been detected and that has no physical basis are stated as if they are simple fact. I think the first section of the book, which looks at various religions (through to less well established concepts like theosophy and anthroposophy) is genuinely interesting, but I would have been much more comfortable if the various beliefs were stated in terms of 'this is what these people believe based on no verifiable evidence' rather that stating the beliefs, however unlikely, as if they were on a par with scientific discovery. (I've checked with the author, and this wasn't the intent, but it is how it came across to me.)
The other side of the book I have issues with is the way some fringe science is presented as if it is on a par with proper, peer reviewed discoveries. So, for instance, we hear of Luc Montagnier's assertion that DNA in one test-tube can influence pure water in another test-tube and turn it into more DNA. We are told 'Montagnier thinks that this suggests that DNA emits its own electromagnetic signals that imprint DNA's structure on other molecules.' Peake points out that it is telling that even a 'Nobel Prizewinning scientist is not immune to being labelled a "pseudoscientist" if he decides to apply his knowledge and experience in areas that are labelled "fringe" by the modern equivalent of the Inquisition, the "thought police" who hide under the term "sceptics."'
I have a number of problems with this. Just because someone is a renowned scientist does not mean he can't be totally ignorant outside his field - there have been plenty of examples of this in the past. And Montagnier, a medical doctor, is hardly qualified to deal with physics. Just think what he claims is happening. In order to transform water into DNA you would have to turn the elements hydrogen and oxygen into nitrogen, carbon and phosphorous. So this is not just a matter of 'imposing structure' - you would have to produce nuclear fission and fusion using only a 'weak electromagnetic field'. To say this doesn't make sense is an understatement. It is not unreasonable, or Inquisition-like to be sceptical in the face of such a claim.
Finally, I am a little concerned when Peake spends quite a while telling us how 'mainstream scientists have dismissed the vast majority of [DNA] code as being useless.' This might have been true 30 years ago, but since the development of epigenetics I can't imagine there are any biologists who think that what used to be labelled 'junk DNA' is useless. It is entirely recognised by mainstream science that much of this DNA has plenty of functionality.
So my problem with this book is mostly a failure to distinguish, sometimes between analogy and reality - so assuming the use of terms like 'energy' and 'light' when applied in an illustrative manner makes them the same as real energy and light - and sometimes not distinguishing between made up ideas and scientific theories, or between anecdote and data. There is plenty of good stuff in there, and if you can read the book in an appropriately selective manner it is both enjoyable and informative - but I suspect many readers will struggle to make that distinction. I am reminded in some ways of Chariot of the Gods - there is a similar logical, informative and entertaining approach, but also a similar lack of distinction between science and beliefs. A curate's egg? Definitely. But one I enjoyed nevertheless.
May 31, 2020
I’ve always believed that there is an illumination hidden within every single one of us. For those also interested in exploring these depths of humanity, I highly recommend “The Infinite Mindfield” by Anthony Peake. This brilliant book ties threads of modern science, ancient history, mythology, secret societies, and spirituality together nearly seamlessly. These threads reveal themselves as the twisting language of DNA hidden within each of us. The author illustrates beautifully how our very flesh and bodies are transmitters of light and electromagnetic energy, and perhaps focused in the mysterious pineal gland. Personally, there are many parts of this book that resonated with me and expanded my mind. I found the theory of “creation by subtraction” especially interesting. The theory of zero-point energy and how it may contain an unfathomable amount of information (and perhaps for all the universe) was also profound. I was astonished to learn more about how this linked to the Casimir force, something I actually was aware of with respect to my work in tribology (contact, friction and wear) but had not fully understood. The genius of the work is how it so eloquently explains these many ideas and others, while also tying them together toward a deeper truth. However, as the author states, it is up to you to decide if the pieces do fit and are true.
November 23, 2021
Titlul spune totul: Forța infinită a câmpului mental! Ca specie umană, ne este greu să rămânem încorsetați în acest acumulator de gravitație greoi pe care-l numim corp. Câmpul mental se dezvăluie în multe forme, iar explorarea efectuată de Anthony Peake aruncă în mod eficient lumină asupra unei zone obscure și utilizează două dintre modalitățile cele mai conflictuale, din punct de vedere istoric, ale omenirii, respectiv știința și spiritualitatea, ca să încerce găsirea unui răspuns la unele dintre cele mai importante întrebări ale vremurilor noastre. Convergența acestor moduri de cunoaștere pare să ne vorbească despre o nouă mitologie umană, iar eu, în calitate de povestitor de carieră, trăiesc ca să dezvălui, moment după moment, această narațiune în desfășurare.
Eu și Anthony Peake ne-am încrucișat prima oară drumurile la puțin timp după lansarea documentarului meu, DMT¹: The Spirit Molecule, inspirat de cercetările doctorului Rick Strassman privind dimetiltriptamina și de cartea cu același titlu. Nu fac decât să afirm un lucru evident atunci când spun că, în mod categoric, cariera mea a jucat un rol în scrierea acestui Cuvânt-înainte, dar numai la suprafață. Cred cu tărie că experiențele mele personale extraordinare au jucat de fapt un rol mai substanțial în faptul că am ajuns să scriu aceste cuvinte. De la unele dintre amintirile mele cele mai vechi și până în prezent, am avut multe experiențe despre care se poate spune că ies dintre limitele realității general acceptate și pe care nu le mai pot cataloga drept halucinații.
Eu și Anthony Peake ne-am încrucișat prima oară drumurile la puțin timp după lansarea documentarului meu, DMT¹: The Spirit Molecule, inspirat de cercetările doctorului Rick Strassman privind dimetiltriptamina și de cartea cu același titlu. Nu fac decât să afirm un lucru evident atunci când spun că, în mod categoric, cariera mea a jucat un rol în scrierea acestui Cuvânt-înainte, dar numai la suprafață. Cred cu tărie că experiențele mele personale extraordinare au jucat de fapt un rol mai substanțial în faptul că am ajuns să scriu aceste cuvinte. De la unele dintre amintirile mele cele mai vechi și până în prezent, am avut multe experiențe despre care se poate spune că ies dintre limitele realității general acceptate și pe care nu le mai pot cataloga drept halucinații.
February 20, 2021
Very provocative. It's hard to walk away with an understanding of what Peake believes consciousness is since he hops through hundreds of partial explanations, but in terms of stimulating your mind in potentially worthwhile directions (especially toward the pineal gland and the piezoelectric effect therein), this book is useful. For the first two-thirds of the book, Peake is a masterful guide through ideas, but in the last third the scientific ideas themselves take the reins. You transition from a well-managed book into a dizzying list of discoveries about space and time and light and vacuums.
February 15, 2023
A single scientific theory to explain everything
Where has Anthony Peake been my whole life? He really does pull all the different pieces together in one big, coherent answer.
Modern scientists haven’t admitted there are answers right in front of their faces.
I highly recommend d this book and look forward to exploring more of Anthony’s work. Haven’t been this excited in a lot g time!!
Where has Anthony Peake been my whole life? He really does pull all the different pieces together in one big, coherent answer.
Modern scientists haven’t admitted there are answers right in front of their faces.
I highly recommend d this book and look forward to exploring more of Anthony’s work. Haven’t been this excited in a lot g time!!
February 7, 2020
An interesting historical account to the beginnings of religion covered in the first part of the book but as the book went along it was harder to keep my interest. I was hoping to learn more about the pineal gland but so far Joe Dispenza's book Becoming Supernatural book provides the best information about higher consciousness and the pineal gland at this age and time.
August 8, 2015
A stimulating read for anyone interested in consciousness research, psychedelics and the function of the pineal gland. The book is a deft mix of history (tracing the symbolism of the cone-shaped pineal gland in Sumer, Egypt and Ancient Greece - pointing to a common but perhaps much-older ancestral civilisation) and contemporary theoretical physics and neuroscience. The later chapters can be hard going at times, with perhaps too much technical detail for the non-academic reader, but all in all, Peake does an excellent job of making the right links that are leading us step by step away from a materialist paradigm of science and towards a science which inalienably involves consciousness, the role of light (inner and outer), the pineal gland and light-responsive DNA.
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