Siddhartha Gautama .

Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha Gautama

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The Hero’s Journey

The Hero’s Journey

What’s in it for you?What’s in it for you?

What is the Hero’s Journey?

What is the Hero’s Journey?

It is the archetype (paradigm)

of all human experience through major life transitions, particularly the transition from adolescence into

adulthood.

It is the archetype (paradigm)

of all human experience through major life transitions, particularly the transition from adolescence into

adulthood.

Individuation

Individuation

(term, coined by Carl Jung)

It is the process of the development of the self, achieved by resolving the conflicts arising at life’s transitional stages, in particular the transition from adolescence

to adulthood

(term, coined by Carl Jung)

It is the process of the development of the self, achieved by resolving the conflicts arising at life’s transitional stages, in particular the transition from adolescence

to adulthood

Individuation accompanies autonomy and the development of your identity. autonomy – a healthy ability to shape

one’s own life and actions identity - a sense of the unique person

one is (that develops over time with individuation)

Individuation accompanies autonomy and the development of your identity. autonomy – a healthy ability to shape

one’s own life and actions identity - a sense of the unique person

one is (that develops over time with individuation)

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Hero’s Journey - 3 Basic Elements

Hero’s Journey - 3 Basic Elements

Transformation / Initiation (confronting “Shadow”)

Transformation / Initiation (confronting “Shadow”)

Return

(to Community to make adult contribution)

Return

(to Community to make adult contribution)

Separation (after Call to Adventure)

Separation (after Call to Adventure)

The Pattern of the QuestThe Pattern of the Quest

Threshold

The Known The Unknown The Known

Challenges

Return at a Higher Level

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

e.g., Harry Potter?e.g., Harry Potter?

Recall from Book 7 (those who read it) the steps in the Hero’s Journey Harry fulfilled. Identify a time he journeyed into the unknown, faced big challenges/ was transformed and returned to the community (as a hero!)

Recall from Book 7 (those who read it) the steps in the Hero’s Journey Harry fulfilled. Identify a time he journeyed into the unknown, faced big challenges/ was transformed and returned to the community (as a hero!)

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Siddhartha Gautama Siddhartha Gautama

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Why was Prince Siddhartha unhappy, even though he had everything?

Siddhartha’s Journey

• CALL TO ADVENTURE - What was Siddhartha’s quest all about?

• TRANSFORMATION - What was Siddhartha’s test? i.e., What was Mara’s temptation/ argument?

• REVELATION & RETURN – What was Siddhartha’s gift?

“The Buddha’s Journey” - Stages

• Siddhartha’s life before Call• His Call to Adventure + Separation

• Threshold of Adventure; Guardians

• TRANSFORMATION: Challenges and Temptations

• Helpers; Mentor

• Abyss (Mara)

• Revelation & Return

Step 1 - The Call to AdventureStep 1 - The Call to Adventure Would-be hero senses imbalance or

disharmony when he is called. Would-be hero senses imbalance or

disharmony when he is called.

The Call invites the initiate into the adventure; to cross the Threshold

(often assisted by a mentor or guide).

The Call invites the initiate into the adventure; to cross the Threshold

(often assisted by a mentor or guide).

The initiate has something taken from him, his family or society and his quest is to reclaim it (senses something is lacking in her life and must find what’s missing).

The initiate has something taken from him, his family or society and his quest is to reclaim it (senses something is lacking in her life and must find what’s missing).

Step 2- Initiation & TransformationStep 2- Initiation & Transformation

Initiate begins the journey into the unknown. On the voyage she goes deeper into the unknown; requires risk-taking.

Initiate begins the journey into the unknown. On the voyage she goes deeper into the unknown; requires risk-taking.

On the journey the initiate faces a series of challenges (temptations?) By meeting these successfully, over time, she is transformed.

On the journey the initiate faces a series of challenges (temptations?) By meeting these successfully, over time, she is transformed.

These challenges reflect the initiate’s needs and fears and require her to face

‘the dark side’ in the Abyss.

These challenges reflect the initiate’s needs and fears and require her to face

‘the dark side’ in the Abyss.

Step 2- TransformationStep 2- Transformation

In this part of the journey the child moves from dependence to independence. Some do not succeed and retreat temporarily.

In this part of the journey the child moves from dependence to independence. Some do not succeed and retreat temporarily.

When she reaches the Abyss, the “initiate” faces the greatest challenge of the journey; must surrender self completely and face fears alone.

When she reaches the Abyss, the “initiate” faces the greatest challenge of the journey; must surrender self completely and face fears alone.

Here, facing the dark side, is where she must “slay the dragon.”

Here, facing the dark side, is where she must “slay the dragon.”

Step 3 - Revelation and ReturnStep 3 - Revelation and Return After overcoming fears, transformation

becomes complete. After overcoming fears, transformation

becomes complete.

Transformation: From fear to courage From ignorance to enlightenment Dependency to independence and

personal power

Transformation: From fear to courage From ignorance to enlightenment Dependency to independence and

personal power

Atonement: Initiate becomes at-one with his/ her new self.

Atonement: Initiate becomes at-one with his/ her new self.

Step 3 - Revelation and ReturnStep 3 - Revelation and Return Transformation (through “crisis”) has brought

the initiate into harmony with life and the world. In a real sense s/he has been “reborn.”

Transformation (through “crisis”) has brought the initiate into harmony with life and the world. In a real sense s/he has been “reborn.”

Revelation = Gift received (i.e., new level of skill and awareness)

Revelation = Gift received (i.e., new level of skill and awareness)

Christian message: Die to ourselves so that we might be “born again.”

Christian message: Die to ourselves so that we might be “born again.”

The Call Refused ?The Call Refused ?“…If we turn away and oppose these forces of life, we push them deep into the unconscious.

“ From here these gods have a great deal of power.

“ To realize themselves in human consciousness, these gods will knock, in the shape of crises, at the door of our awareness.”

- Friedemann Wieland, The Journey of the Hero

“…If we turn away and oppose these forces of life, we push them deep into the unconscious.

“ From here these gods have a great deal of power.

“ To realize themselves in human consciousness, these gods will knock, in the shape of crises, at the door of our awareness.”

- Friedemann Wieland, The Journey of the Hero

Facing the Known (you can journal responses to these Qs)

Facing the Known (you can journal responses to these Qs)

What is your “Call to Adventure?” (identify what excites you about your

transition away from “home”)

What is your “Call to Adventure?” (identify what excites you about your

transition away from “home”)

Are there times when you want to

“refuse the Call”? (temptations/ tests?)

What will assist you in this transition?

(do you have a mentor? Some other

assistance?)

The Hero Journey chartThe Hero Journey chart

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Facing the UnknownFacing the Unknown What are your greatest fears about

crossing the threshold to college? What are your greatest fears about

crossing the threshold to college?

Which, if any, of these is your

“dragon”?

What can you do to help alleviate these fears?

Call Refused?Call Refused?

When someone refuses the Call, she is refusing to grow (but this is understandable, because growth results from stepping out of one’s comfort zone)

Unfortunately, she is refusing the empowerment and freedom that result from each big risk.

When someone refuses the Call, she is refusing to grow (but this is understandable, because growth results from stepping out of one’s comfort zone)

Unfortunately, she is refusing the empowerment and freedom that result from each big risk.

Call Refused? (cont.)Call Refused? (cont.)

The “journey” which would have liberated the hero, giving confidence and power, causes instead dependence and fear.

By rejecting growth, the non-hero surrenders her ability to act.

The “journey” which would have liberated the hero, giving confidence and power, causes instead dependence and fear.

By rejecting growth, the non-hero surrenders her ability to act.

“The hero, in living her [his] own life, in being true to herself

[himself]; radiates a light by which

others may see their own way.”

- Laurence G. Boldt

“The hero, in living her [his] own life, in being true to herself

[himself]; radiates a light by which

others may see their own way.”

- Laurence G. Boldt

Carpe Diem!Carpe Diem!

Seize the Day!Seize the Day!

Philosophers’ StonePhilosophers’ Stone

• The “stone” sought by ancient alchemists which was reputed to turn all other metals into GOLD

• Believed to grant immortality to the bearer (e.g., the Holy Grail)

• Represents one’s soul’s Mission/ Dream/ Calling

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3 Steps in Walking the Labyrinth

3 Steps in Walking the Labyrinth

1. Journey inward - Imagine your journey. What is your Calling?

1. Journey inward - Imagine your journey. What is your Calling?

2. Transformation and illumination -

arrival at the center; acceptance

of the calling.3. Revelation and Return – Claim it!