CAI Glossary of Terms

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Causal Plane
A Causal plane or realm or dimension of existence is reached when one harmonizes his or her energies and vibrations with the energies and vibrations of the Causal Plane. The Causal Plane is higher in frequency than and is located right above the Cosmic plane. It is also lower in frequency and is the plane or realm right below the Godhead level or plane..
CE
An acronym for "common era." A religiously-neutral calendar notation that is numerically equivalent to the "AD" notation.
Chakras
These are the seven wheels or energy centers located in the human body central nervous system between the base of the spine and the top of the head. Each chakra or wheel is like a hub which radiates concentrated rays of life-giving light and energy.
Channel
A channel is an object or person through which a spirit in the non-physical plaane communicates information.
Channeling
When a host (channel) serves as a vocal conduit for an intelligent being or spirit that inhabits a realm outside of the physical realm.
Christ (aka Jesus)
From a Greek word meaning to rub down an athlete with lineament or "the anointed one". Christ (circa 4 BCE - 29 CE) was born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth . Christ was a Jewish Essene, a holy man, a teacher and a prophet. His life and sermons form the basis for Christianity as a religion. In the last 2,000 years, a variety of religious branches have evolved within Christianity. The main branches that exist in present time are Anglicanism, Anabaptism, the Assyrian Church, Eastern Orthodoxy, Oriental Orthodoxy, Protestantism and Roman Catholicism. Within the seven major branches of Christianity, there are some 45+ splinter organizations.
Clairvoyance
Derived from two French words - clair (clear) and voir (to see). It is the ability to see one or more worlds or realms that exist outside of the physical plane and the spirits who reside there.
Clearing
The process of cleaning chakras or burning off Karma.
Collective Vision
This occurs when more than one person sees the same apparition at the same time.
Comparative Religion
The study of world religions to determine their points of similarity and difference. In practice, this is difficult to do on an impartial basis. Authors tend to consider their religion to be "true" and all other religions to be "false." In actuality, there is no one "True Religion."
Cosmic Plane
This is the plane and vibration level right above the Buddha / Christ Conscious level and just below the Cosmic plane or level.
Creative Visualization
This is where one helps achieve an objective by creating a goal and imagining its fulfillment. It should be noted chances for fulfillment are better the more detailed one is with the visualization. If one wants a Mercedes, don't just want a Mercedes, want a 250 SLC convertible with red leather seats and a 5 speed stick.
Crown Center
Located at the top of the head and where the 7th and highest chakra in the physical body resides.