Third Eye Opens: A Buddhist Perspective

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The concept of the “third eye” is prevalent across various spiritual traditions. In Hinduism and certain esoteric traditions, it is associated with the Ajna chakra, the seat of intuition and higher consciousness. In Buddhism, while the term “third eye” is not commonly used, the experience it represents can be likened to deeper states of meditative insight (vipassanā), higher perception (abhiññā), and wisdom (paññā). This article explores commonly reported experiences when the third eye is said to open, drawing parallels to Buddhist thought and concluding with a bibliography for further reading.

1. Heightened Perception and Intuition

Many people who claim their third eye has opened report a heightened sense of intuition. They feel more attuned to their surroundings and can perceive events before they happen.

Buddhist Parallel: In Theravāda Buddhism, practitioners who develop deep meditative insight may experience “knowing” before an event occurs. This is known as pubbenivāsānussati-ñāṇa (…