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Manly P. Hall (1901–1990) was a Canadian-born author, lecturer, and mystic who dedicated his life to synthesizing the world's wisdom traditions. He founded the Philosophical Research Society (PRS) in Los Angeles, creating a hub for the study of alternative ideologies, ancient philosophy, and comparative religion.

“The pineal gland is the organ of spiritual perception. It is the mystical Third Eye through which the divine light of the Logos [God] enters the temple of the body.” — Paraphrased from The Secret Teachings

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Anatomically, the pineal gland contains cells that resemble the rod and cone photoreceptors found in the retina of our physical eyes. In lower vertebrates, it acts directly as a third eye to detect light.