The Neuroscience of Consciousness

The Brain as a Transmitter and Teaching Tool for Consciousness

From the moment of birth, the human experience is one of learning, remembering, and awakening. The brain serves not as the creator of consciousness, but rather as a transmitter and teaching tool, filtering divine awareness into perceivable reality. In lucid dreams, deep meditative states, and mystical experiences, we encounter instant manifestations of thoughts, revealing that our external reality is simply a slower version of a higher order of existence.

The Moorish Science Temple of America (MSTA) teaches that man is not the body nor the soul, but a spirit and a part of Allah (Moorish Holy Koran, Chapter 1:4). This principle aligns with modern neuroscience and quantum physics, which increasingly suggest that consciousness does not originate in the brain but is received and processed through it.

Ancient scriptures and modern neuroscience both suggest that the delay in manifestation within physical reality is a protective mechanism, allowing us to learn responsibility over our thoughts and manifestations before fully realizing our creative power. Yet, most people remain unconscious of this process, manifesting disorder and suffering due to ignorance, external influence, or indulgence in lower-self desires.

This article will explore:

• Scientific evidence that the brain acts as a filter for higher consciousness.

• How the delay of manifestation in physical reality is a divine learning mechanism.

• Lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences as glimpses into the true nature of reality.

• How unconscious and willful misalignment leads to chaos and suffering.

• Ancient religious teachings supporting the brain as a receiver and teacher of divine order.

By the end, you will have the tools to understand yourself, awaken to the divine reality within, and take control of your manifestations and destiny.

Section 1: The Brain as a Receiver and Teaching Tool

If consciousness exists independently of the brain, then why does the brain exist at all? Science and ancient wisdom suggest that the brain is a necessary interface between the soul and the physical world, acting as both a receiver and teacher.

1.1 The Brain as a Learning Device for Consciousness

The brain acts as a transmitter, a filter, and a learning device, allowing the soul to interact with the material world. In higher realms, thoughts manifest instantly, as seen in lucid dreams and out-of-body experiences. However, in the material plane, time acts as a delay, ensuring that we mature before attaining the full power of manifestation. Sadly, many remain unaware of this divine process, manifesting disorder due to external influences, self-gratification, or ignorance of their divine heritage.

Our physical reality operates under a time delay, preventing thoughts from manifesting instantly as they do in the realm of dreams and higher consciousness states.

• In lucid dreams, thoughts instantly shape the environment. If you think of fire, it appears. If you believe you can fly, you soar.

• In physical reality, thoughts take time to manifest, giving individuals the opportunity to mature in wisdom and self-control before gaining full creative power.

This delay teaches us responsibility—just as a child learns to walk before running, the human soul must learn discipline over its own mind before manifesting reality directly.

The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America states: “Allah never made a man to be a slave; he made him an upright lord of all the planes of manifest.” (THK, Chapter 1:29).

1.2 The Barrier of Time: A Divine Safety Mechanism

The illusion of time is a barrier that prevents chaos. It allows individuals to refine their thoughts and align them with divine order before they manifest.

• Quantum physics suggests that all possibilities already exist in an infinite field of potential (Heisenberg, 1927).

• The brain processes reality in a linear fashion, filtering out infinite possibilities so that we only experience one timeline at a time.

• Religious texts describe time as a temporary construct—in the Quran, Allah states: “A day with your Lord is like a thousand years of what you count.” (Surah Al-Hajj 22:47).

This suggests that instant manifestation is possible, but most people are not yet ready to handle it responsibly.

Section 2: Lucid Dreams and Near-Death Experiences as Evidence of a Higher Reality

If time is an artificial barrier, then dreams and altered states of consciousness provide glimpses beyond this veil.

2.1 The Neuroscience of Lucid Dreams: Manifesting in an Instant

In a lucid dream, individuals become aware they are dreaming and can control their reality. Studies show:

• The prefrontal cortex (responsible for logic and self-awareness) becomes active during lucid dreams, allowing conscious interaction with the dream world (Dresler et al., 2012).

• The brainwave states in lucid dreaming mirror deep meditative and near-death experiences, suggesting access to a higher-order reality.

• People instantly manifest their thoughts, but without proper self-control, they experience chaotic, unstable dreams.

This mirrors ancient teachings that souls must be purified before attaining the power of full manifestation.

2.2 Near-Death Experiences: Consciousness Beyond the Brain

Thousands of verified near-death experience (NDE) cases support the idea that consciousness exists independently of the brain (van Lommel et al., 2001).

• Many report entering realms of light, encountering divine beings, and reviewing their entire lives in an instant.

• Some describe a “thought-responsive environment,” where reality shifts according to intention.

• These experiences align with religious descriptions of the afterlife, where reality manifests based on the purity of one’s soul.

This suggests that physical life is a training ground for mastering thought and intention before transitioning to higher realms.

Section 3: How Manifestation Goes Wrong: The Dangers of Unconscious Creation

Despite having the power to manifest, many individuals unknowingly create disorder in their lives.

3.1 The Role of Unconscious Programming

Neuroscience confirms that 95% of behavior is controlled by subconscious programming (Lipton, 2005).

• This means that people manifest their realities not through free will, but through past conditioning, trauma, and external influence.

• Religious texts warn about this, with the Quran stating: “They have eyes but do not see, ears but do not hear, and hearts but do not understand.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:179).

Unless one takes conscious control of their thoughts, they will continue manifesting cycles of suffering unknowingly.

3.2 Willful Lower-Self Gratification: Choosing Chaos Over Divine Order

Even when people are aware of the power of thought, some deliberately choose disorder:

• Pursuit of selfish desires leads to short-term pleasure but long-term chaos.

• Exploitation of others for material gain generates suffering.

• Ignoring spiritual alignment results in disconnection from divine consciousness.

This is why free will exists—to allow each soul to decide whether to align with higher consciousness or remain in lower vibrations.

Section 4: Ancient Wisdom on the Brain as a Teaching Tool

Religious and philosophical traditions have long taught that the physical world is a school for the soul.

4.1 The Holy Koran of MSTA: Mind is the Builder

• “Man is the thought of Allah.” (THK, Chapter 1:3).

• This aligns with quantum physics, which shows that consciousness shapes reality.

4.2 The Bible: The Mind’s Power to Manifest

• “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Proverbs 23:7).

• This aligns with the idea that reality is a reflection of one’s consciousness.

4.3 The Bhagavad Gita: Training the Mind

• “A man must elevate himself by his own mind, not degrade himself.” (Bhagavad Gita 6:5).

• Hindu teachings emphasize disciplining thought to attain enlightenment.

4.4  The Quran: The Mind as a Test of Free Will

• “Indeed, We created man from a sperm-drop mixture that We may try him.” (Surah Al-Insan 76:2).

• This verse implies that human life is a test of self-awareness, intention, and action.

All these traditions point to one universal truth: The brain is not the master, but the tool. It is our responsibility to use it wisely.

Conclusion: Knowing Yourself, Mastering Manifestation

The scientific evidence, religious teachings, and mystical experiences all lead to one conclusion:

• The brain is a receiver, not the creator of consciousness.

• Physical reality has a built-in delay to train us in responsible manifestation.

• Lucid dreams and near-death experiences reveal our true nature as conscious creators.

• Failure to take control of one’s thoughts results in suffering and chaos.

The goal of human life is to awaken to this reality and use our divine gift of consciousness responsibly. He who knows himself knows his Lord. (Hadith)