(PM) A long-awaited excavation by Italian archeologists has finally taken place beneath the floors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Palestine.
The church is believed to have been built in part upon the site of Jesus’s tomb, which the Gospel of John describes as having been “a garden.”
Their dig uncovered evidence of 2,000-year-old olive trees and grapevines, suggesting the site had indeed once been used for agriculture [if not gardening].
“At the place where Jesus was crucified, there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb, in which no one had ever been laid.”- John 19:41
As a literary device, this description of the burial place of Jesus Christ is effective; it offers a contrast between the site of Jesus’s death at the crucifixion site of Calvary (also called Golgotha, both derived from the Latin for “place of the skull”) and a fertile garden, brimming with life.
It also provides a cyclical shape to the final chapter of the Christ [the Anointed One's] narrative, which begins with his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane.
So, as storytelling, this single sentence from the Gospel of John (the most recently written of the four canonical gospels, most scholars agree) has a substantial power to its brevity.
But as a historical record of where, exactly, one of the most famous men [or overhyped propaganda figures beginning with a historical figure then blown all out of proportion with myths, comforting fables, and voluminous imperial Roman psyops] who ever lived was laid to rest, one would be forgiven for finding it sorely lacking in detail.
Yet, thanks to a new discovery reported in the Times of Israel, that sentence might be key to confirming where the real [Jewish, Nazarene, or Essene] man at the center of the Christian faith was placed after his famous [imperial Roman torture practice of] crucifixion. More
Jesus in the Himalayas: The greatest story NEVER told
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(Asangoham) Aug. 27, 2025: For centuries, the life of Jesus [the Nazarene] Christ has remained one of the greatest mysteries in history [and mythology].
But what if the story we’ve been told were incomplete? What if Jesus were not only [a] Son of God [devaputra, offspring,"reborn among devas"], but also a mystic, a yogi, and a seeker of wisdom in India [Tibet] and the Himalayas?
This documentary-style video explores the fascinating question: Was Jesus actually a yogi?
Nicolas Notovitch found the written evidence.
From the [lost and] 18 missing years of Jesus’ life never mentioned in the Bible, to mysterious scrolls discovered at Hemis Buddhist Monastery (Gompa) in Ladakh, to striking similarities between the teachings of Jesus and those of Hindu and Buddhist masters — this is a journey into the lost side of history.
We’ll look at legends that describe Jesus (called Issa) traveling through India, Nepal, and Tibet, studying meditation, yoga, and learning Eastern philosophy.
We’ll examine the parallels between the Sermon on the Mount and yogic principles and explore whether Christ-Consciousness [ego death] and yogic samadhi (mental coherence, stillness, super-consciousness) point to the same ultimate truth.
Universalism, syncretism, ecumenicism
Could Jesus’ miracles be understood in the light of natural yogic siddhis? Could his message of love and union (the literal meaning of "yoga") have been influenced by the great traditions of Vedanta and Buddhism? Or do these similarities point to a universal truth hidden across cultures?
Unknown Life of Jesus Christ
Whether one is a Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, or simply curious, this video will challenge all we thought we knew about Jesus (Issa), while offering a deeper look at the spiritual connection between East and West.
Join us as we explore the hidden life of Jesus, the mystery of the "missing years," and the possibility that the greatest figure in Western history was also one of the East’s greatest yogis. #jesus #yogi
This eye-opening AI documentary explores a great mystery in religious history -- the 18 missing years of Jesus Christ's life that remain unaccounted for in traditional biblical texts.
While the canonical gospels are silent about Jesus from ages 12 to 30, which is 60 of his life, ancient Buddhist manuscripts preserved in a Tibetan Buddhist lamasery (Hemisgompa or monastery), now in the Himalayas of India in Ladakh.
Ethiopia's remote monasteries record additional details.
Discover how the world's oldest continuously Christian nation preserved texts that were excluded from the Western church's Bible, including detailed accounts of Jesus's journeys across Asia and the Middle East during his formative years.
The Ethiopian Bible, which contains 88 books rather than the standard 66, provides astonishing details about Jesus's education and spiritual development that were systematically removed from Western Christian traditions during its councils [and the making of "Caesar's Messiah," as reported by Joseph Atwood].
Take this AI-enhanced journey to investigate compelling evidence from ancient Ethiopian manuscripts, alongside corroborating discoveries from the Tibetan/Indian/Chinese Himalayas and Egypt, which reveal Jesus's extensive travels and studies with Eastern spiritual traditions before beginning his short ministry.
What was so revolutionary about these missing years that powerful religious authorities purposely worked to erase them from history?
Watch to decode ancient texts, examine linguistic connections, and analyze archeological evidence that suggests Jesus synthesized wisdom from multiple spiritual traditions (Jainism, Brahmanism/Vedic Hinduism, Buddhism, Egyptian mystery schools, and early Ethiopian spirituality) to create his revolutionary teachings.
This carefully researched presentation challenges conventional understanding while offering a more complete picture of history's most influential (and to some extent make believe) spiritual figure.
00:00 - Intro: The 18 Lost Years of Jesus - History's Greatest Mystery
00:45 - The Mystery Unveiled: The 18 Lost Years of Jesus Christ
02:46 - The Himalayan Connection: Ancient Scrolls Reveal Jesus's Eastern Journey
05:40 - The Ethiopian Revelation: Jesus Found in an Ethiopian Bible
09:03 - The Indian Chronicles: How the Lost Years of Jesus Shaped His Teachings
13:28 - The Egyptian Mystery: Ancient Bible Traditions Jesus Encountered
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(Spirit Science) In this episode of The Christ Series, we delve into one of the most intriguing and lesser-known chapters of Jesus’s life: his journey to India, drawing from historical accounts, ancient written manuscripts stored at Hemis Gompa, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ladakh in the Himalayas, and other spiritual traditions.
00:00 - The connection exists
00:19 - The Star in the East
01:47 - Young Issa in India
03:38 - Issa in Nepal
04:20 - Other references
05:39 - The Yoga science
07:06 - Unity of East and West
08:58 - Master your meditations
This episode explores the possibility that Jesus, known as Issa in the East (and Isa in Islam), traveled through India, Nepal, Persia, and Tibet during his 18 “lost years.”
Along this remarkable pilgrimage, he is said to have studied the Vedas (ancient Knowledge Books of the Indus Valley Civilization, now the holy scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhist sutras, and yogic practices, immersing himself in the profound spiritual teachings of the Mystic East.
As we trace his steps through sacred cities like Puri and the majestic Himalayan peaks, we uncover the transformative impact of this journey on his teachings. From challenging orthodoxy to sharing wisdom with the lower castes, even escaping danger from Zoroastrian priests (Parsis), Jesus’s story is both awe-inspiring and very human.
His lessons on inward prayer, fasting, and seeking the inner Kingdom of God within echo the meditative practices of yoga and the universal truths of self-realization and divine communion.
This episode also highlights the convergence of Eastern and Western traditions, showcasing how Jesus’s spiritual mission transcends cultural and religious boundaries. It calls us to recognize our shared spiritual heritage, bridging the depths of Eastern spirituality with the practicality of Western ideals.
Embark on this cinematic (AI recreated) exploration of faith and discovery, where the teachings of Jesus meet the wisdom of the East, illuminating a universal path to love (ahimsa), harmony, and divine purpose.
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Spirit Science, 1/29/25; Pat Macpherson, Seth Auberon (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Travel to India: Jesus (Issa) and the skull of a giant by Russian artist Nicholas Roerich
Jesus in India, Tibet, and Persia: An account missing from the Bible
(rainbowlightstudio) Almost everything we know about Jesus is from the Bible (New Testament). The four New Testament gospels attributed to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell a great deal about the events surrounding his conception and birth.
I trained in the Wisdom of the East
They also provide a lot of details about his ministry in Palestine and his trial, crucifixion, and resurrection, all of which occurred during the last three years of his life. However, they tell us very little about the years in between.
There’s a short account in the Gospel of Matthew that tells of how the "Holy Family" (Jesus, Joseph, and Mary) travelled into Egypt shortly after the birth of Jesus (Issa, Yeshua).
Although the Bible doesn’t provide a description of that journey, the details have been preserved in the traditions of the (Egyptian) Coptic Christian Church and a video account of that journey can be found via this link:
In 1894, a formerly Jewish Russian explorer named Nicholas Notovich published a controversial book that claimed that during a journey through the Himalayas, he had visited a Buddhist monastery named Hemis Gompa, where he had been shown sacred Buddhist manuscripts in Pali (the exclusively Buddhist language).
They revealed that Jesus (Issa) had travelled and preached in India, Tibet, and Persia before his ministry in Palestine.
This film tells that story of that extraordinary discovery and gives an account of what those manuscripts revealed about Jesus’ journey through those countries.
(Arise Video + Photo Studio) “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52). This single line in the Bible describes the "lost" 18 years of Jesus’ life, spanning from ages 12 to 30. Where was Jesus during those years?
For those curious to know more, let's look to Edward T. Martin. He is an author and researcher whose findings are showcased in the documentary feature film Jesus In India by Paul Davids.
At the Maharishi Dome of the Age of Enlightenment in Austin, Texas, Martin reveals the legends, myths, and historical evidence of Jesus' life in India.
A few of the more provocative discoveries include clarity regarding the physical appearance of Jesus, evidence of Jesus' children, and indications of Jesus' ongoing human life after crucifixion.
The Unknown Life of Jesus: original text with photographs and map by Nicolas Notovitch has 4.6 out of 5 stars with 114 ratings. Notovitch was born into an aristocratic Jewish family but converted to Christianity in his youth.
A prolific Russian journalist, author of 12 books, (and some say a spy), he travelled widely in the East, visiting India, formerly Buddhist Afghanistan (Gandhara), and Buddhist Ladakh (formerly part of Tibet).
After a horse-riding accident that broke his leg, Notovitch recuperated at a Tibetan Buddhist lamasery (monastery) called Hemis Gompa.
There he heard of an ancient written manuscript that revealed astonishing information on the 16 "Lost Years of Jesus" -- the period between Jesus Christ's visit to the Jerusalem Temple at the age of 12 and his baptism in the Jordan River, about which the Bible is strangely silent.
The Tibetan manuscript relates that Jesus (called Saint Issa in the East) spent this time traveling to India and Tibet to study the spiritual disciplines of the East. He then returned via Persia to Israel, where he taught for a few years until his eventual crucifixion (torture by Roman soldiers reserved for political criminals).
This account was published by Notovitch in 1887 as The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ. It caused an immediate sensation, stirring passions on both sides, shaking the foundations of Orthodox Christianity and raising a storm of controversy that, after more than 125 years [after its publication], has not yet abated.
This is an exciting, thought-provoking book, essential reading for anyone interested in the life of the historical Jesus the Nazarene [not a place but a sect designation for vegetarian/vegan, according to Christspiracy]. More
This version includes an introduction from Yogi Ramachakra from his book, Mystic Christianity, giving additional insight into the 18 unknown years of Jesus Christ's life with an afterword by Baird T. Spalding from his book, Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East. Nicolas Notovitch journeyed to Ladakh (Tibet) in 1887 and discovered manuscripts in a Buddhist monastery describing some of the unknown years of Jesus Christ. In these manuscripts the Jewish-Christian godman (sadhu) is referred to as Saint Issa.
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Nicolas Notovitch, translated by Connelly and Landsberg, Greatest Audioibook, Feb. 23, 2013; Lost Years of Jesus; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly
(The Mystery Library) Could a 1,300-year-old Vajrayana Buddhist manuscript from Ladakh (once Tibet, now India) hold the secret to reincarnation (rebirth), the afterlife, and the nature of consciousness?
Let's travel through the Bardo, the intermediate state between lives where consciousness goes after the death of the body, and where it seeks the path to the light or ends up reincarnating.
The Bardo Thodol, or "The Tibetan Book of the Dead," offers great insights into how the ancients viewed consciousness.
Still in use today to guide the deceased through their voyage into the afterlife in remote parts of Tibet and India, notably in the Himalayan region of Ladakh, the teachings in The Bardo Thodol resonate with recent discoveries in the field of quantum physics.
It may be the ultimate piece of the puzzle to the mystery that is consciousness. (Matter, it seems, is derivative, and consciousness is primary, says theoretical physicist and Nobel Laureate Max Planck, and the Buddhist Abhidharmaor "Dharma [Explained] in Ultimate Terms" would seem to agree).
CHAPTERS
00:00 An old man is dying
01:35 The Chikhai Bardo
03:05 The Chonyid Bardo
03:58 The Sidpa Bardo
05:33 Carl Jung
06:15 Max Planck
07:17 Perceptual studies
Embark on this spiritual exploration to together discover the ancient wisdom that has captivated minds for centuries.
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The Mystery Library, March 8, 2024; Dhr. Seven, Pat Macpherson, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
One day, exploring Thiksey'sThikse Gompa near Leh, Ladakh, in Buddhist India (in ancient times a remote part of Tibet), I was awed by Tibetan novice monks standing around smiling.
Naturally, being an American with some fancy technology, I wanted to photograph them in the eerily clear atmosphere on the rooftop of the monastery on the Rooftop of the World, overlooking the backside of Mt. Everest and its neighboring mammoth mountains. This sent them into a panegyric. But what they were saying was not that I was great.
Why Thikse? To snap this Buddha
They were saying they would gladly let me snap away IF I promised to send them a copy of their photos once they were developed.
(They must have originally thought I had an instant camera, which they must have seen do its magic because they sure seemed to want the rare aristocratic opportunity to behold themselves in portraits. By now, they probably all have smartphones with Elon Musk and Bill Gates providing Internet access. Ah, to return and see them all grown up like these explorers managed to do).
I found myself alone in Thikse's meditation hall in front of Maitreya, which is odd in India no matter where or when one goes. This is the best Maitreya statue, but it's too tall to be indoors. The only way to get a full picture of it (because, look, one is only seeing the upper half) is to paste a photo taken of it downstairs to one taken of it upstairs. Looking around, I noticed a little door, a hatch, a mysterious portal. And as any Ugly American might, I decided to follow it without permission. How many mysterious portals does one ever get to enter in life?
Behind the wooden glitz and ancient glamor of the meditation hall, it was dark and creepy, a sooty, abandoned construction site. (Don't read on as it only encourages exploratory nosiness and writing about it).CONTINUED BELOW
Hidden Tibetan Buddhist monastery | Our World: Return to Zanskar | BBC documentary
Entrance to the Himalayan monastery
(Danny Bull) This is a journey into the heart of India's Zanskar Valley in Buddhist Ladakh, following two Western travelers who are returning after first visiting 30 years ago.
This is a region lost in time with centuries old monasteries (gompas or lamaseries) built into rock faces and caves.
This film looks at the unique Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist culture of Zanskar and how the local people are dealing with change following road construction into their once isolated valley.
The filmmakers end up at one of the most stunning Buddhist monasteries on the Zanskar River, Phuktal Monastery (not pronounced \F*ck-Tall\ like it looks but \pook-tal\, which means "Cave of Liberation"), sometimes spelled Phugtal or Phukthar Monastery.
Here in Ladakh the filmmakers observe a unique prayer ceremony and speak to Buddhist monks who have lived in seclusion for decades, striving for awakening and liberation.
This was the attic, bare wooden beams and creaky flooring. There was a thick, modern sleeping bag and another, next to a shiny new gas-electric generator. It must get awful cold, I thought, but could this be how monastics survive on the Rooftop of the World? Then I saw a sawhorse and horror. As an idealistic and longtime Buddhist vegan, what I saw didn't make sense. Bon?
Through the poor light, I began to discern a jerkifiedcarcass. DonnerRugby Party? It was shriveled and being stripped off piece by piece, propped up on the sawhorse in violation of the Monastic Disciplinary Code I was familiar with. It's a violation to keep food in one's room. Who killed it? Maybe it was found dead? Maybe workers and guests stayed here?
Who dehydrated it to preserve it before it rotted? Mountain Life is so unlike the botanical wonders and plant-based diversity of delicious South Indian cuisine. Tibetan barley flour wrapped momos (using Indian wheat that is full of just as much toxicgluten) stuffed with anything a plane crash survivor might resort to.
How could an American be so nosy? Who else would be? On that same trip, I attended an ancient dance ceremony inside Hemis Monastery (the place where Jesus of Nazareth stayed and trained when Jesus was a Tibetan Buddhist monk). Now imagine if I had seen any hatches and followed them into the monastic library or seen paintings and paraphernalia of the West's religious idol? I could have been the new Nicolas Notovitch.
HEMIS FESTIVAL: The most esoteric festivities include the mystic mask dances of Ladakh, collectively referred to as chams performances, an essential part of Tantric tradition, performed only in those gompas that follow the Tantric Vajrayana teachings, where monks perform tantric worship.
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