The Temple of the Living God resides within us. It is our mind, vibrating between the left and right hemispheres.
The human brain is a fascinating mirror of ancient spiritual symbolism. It consists of two hemispheres: the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere. This duality is remarkably similar to the biblical description of the temple, particularly as discussed in the book of Hebrews, which I believe was authored by Apostle Paul.
In this interpretation, the left hemisphere can be seen as the “Holy Place,” while the right hemisphere represents the “Most Holy Place.” A veil separates these two realms—just as in the temple of old, where the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place were divided by a curtain. Interestingly, this veil is often depicted as black, but its color sometimes shifts based on symbolic or spiritual contexts, such as during specific holidays or rituals.
The left hemisphere contains an “altar,” much like the one in the ancient temple where the Law was kept. These were the very books upon which blood was spilled during sacred rituals performed by Moses, his sons, or the priests of the time. The priest would then symbolically take on the sins of the people, cover himself in blood, and step through the veil into the Most Holy Place.
The right hemisphere—or the Most Holy Place—also had its altar, but this side held sacred objects: the Ark of the Covenant, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the golden chair with angelic figures. These items are profoundly symbolic. They reflect qualities attributed to the right hemisphere of the brain—intuition, imagination, artistry, emotion, and holistic thinking. In contrast, the left hemisphere holds the “law books” because it governs logic, analytical reasoning, mathematics, and science. It is the realm of structure, sequences, and order.
The temple described in scripture was often called the Temple of the Living God, a temple “made without hands.” This, I believe, is a direct metaphor for the mind itself. Our minds vibrate on two frequencies—the logical (left) and the intuitive (right). To reach a state of balance and wisdom, one must cross the symbolic veil separating the two hemispheres. Other traditions, such as Buddhism, reflect similar spiritual journeys that emphasize transcending logic to access a higher intuitive state.
The Veil and Crossing Into the Most Holy Place
When we close our eyes and see darkness before us, we are standing in the Holy Place. That darkness is the Black Veil—the symbolic barrier that covers the Most Holy Place, or the right hemisphere of our minds. The question arises: How do we cross that veil to enter the Most Holy Place?
In the old ways, Moses showed us the path. He spilled blood over the law books and covered himself in that blood, taking on the sins of his people. But why did he do this? In my view, he did it out of love. He understood that stepping into the Most Holy Place—where God Himself dwells—was a judgment of the purest form. If The Lord Our God held any anger or resentment toward the people. This judgment would fall solely on Moses or one of his son’s acting as the High Priest. Yet he chose to bear that burden alone. That, I believe, is an ultimate act of love.
Conclusion
The Temple of the Living God resides within us. It is our mind, vibrating between the left and right hemispheres. The veil is ever-present, and crossing it requires intention, courage, and love. Just as Moses crossed the veil to intercede for his people, we too must seek to move from our logical, analytical thinking into the intuitive, imaginative, and spiritual realm.
In doing so, we stand face-to-face with the divine presence within ourselves—a place beyond the veil, where understanding, love, and intuition coexist in perfect harmony.
