The Ascension.

You may say I'm a dreamer
But i am not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one.

-- John Lennon, 'Imagine'


Mages view themselves as sculptors of reality. Though a suprising number remain ignorant of the macrocosmic implications of their craft, the most enlightened pursue an ideal known as Ascension. Ascension is spoken of often, but rarely analyzed or explained. Ascension has different meanings for different mages. In general, Ascension is viewed as the goal of perfecting not only one's own soul, but all reality. Mages view ascension as the journey toward ultimate enlightenment.

-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' a Book.


Can a work within the frames of Reality be considered an effort, accomplishment, progress toward attaining Enlightenment?

i think yes, i heard that one can use a Form to go beyond a Form from a Buddhist Teacher, i also read that Dana - offering - is also an important part of Buddhist practice.

Why i mention Buddhism here?

Because of use of the 'Enlightenment' word.


see also, if You wish or need, ... : Mage: The Ascension.