Attitude, Behaviour and Templar Enlightment
The templar tradition and the chivalric behaviour and attitude
All traditions converge at the summit. If we were to draw parallels between some aspects of spiritual chivalry and other traditions, we could consider, for instance, the elements of behavior and attitude.
Indeed, in this vein, we observe the unification of the monk and the warrior, typical of the Templar tradition. Inner attitude and external behaviour.
Similarly, we find parallels in the Chinese tradition and the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. A crucial aspect of the latter, which aligns precisely with the chivalric path, is defined by behavior or attitude—namely, how practice is integrated into daily life. The aim is to eliminate any distinction between practice and everyday action, ultimately reaching a state of contemplation and self-improvement, where one liberates oneself spontaneously, like a snake shedding its old skin.
Therefore, it's vital to consciously manage one's attitude, accustoming oneself to avoid distractions and remain fully present and attentive at all times.The spiritual knight, and even more so the Templar inspired by the Cistercian tradition, embraced this practice. This constant and conscious presence transforms what would otherwise be the "poison" of dualistic experience into a path to maintain contemplation and transcend dualism. Just as water transforms into solid ice, the primordial energy can solidify into a material world. However, the practitioner's profound perfection of attitude enables the understanding and liberation of what the East calls karmic causes. Thus, we can interpret the water symbolism found in Galahad and the quest for the Holy Grail, as mastering and transcending the lower waters (which could be likened to secondary karmic causes, emotions, etc.) will lead us to the higher waters, namely the overarching flow of consciousness, the primoridial energy.This process involves exploring how our emotions manifest and the primary karmic causes, akin to seeds capable of producing their type of plant. These can be seen as deep trajectories of our existence, and with proper attention, we can prevent the negative outcomes of secondary karmic causes and instead harvest only their positive aspects.
"THE QUESTE DU SAINT GRAAL" as a Manual
The origins of the fief of Anneville are intricately linked to the Cistercian tradition, which also underpins the "Quest du Saint Graal," featuring Galahad. There's inside this book confirmation of a specific mystique, potentially serving as a manual for those following a particular spiritual path mixing chivalry and mysticism, namely the early Templars. The inclusion of Templar mysticism is affirmed by the cross identical to that of the Templars, with Galahad's emblem being presented as such.
Moreover, the narrative encompasses the liberation of various forms of energy:
initially, a sword in the stone,
but also a sword laid upon a bed, symbolizing dormant power.
It addresses overcoming lower waters, i.e., individual anxieties and worries,
transcending time, and
ultimately surpassing life itself into a realm connected with the manifestation of a body of light.