Solar Light as the Axis Mundi: Tejo-Kasiṇa and the Meditative Core of Consciousness

In various traditions, the sun has been seen as a source of energy. Yet in the deeper dimensions of consciousness, sunlight becomes more than illumination it transforms into the very axis of perception and existence. This article explores the meditative practice of Tejo-Kasiṇa (fire or light kasina) within Buddhist frameworks, examining how focused concentration on solar light can dissolve dualistic perception and lead the practitioner into a state where the self vanishes and awareness merges with cosmic centrality. This intersection of light, consciousness, and non-self reveals profound insights into the nature of inner power and mental transformation.