Game Temple of the Seven Gates. Browser Game

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The Temple of Seven Gates

An adventure in which the road gradually becomes a mirror​

This game is more like an interactive book. As you read, you can choose completely different storylines. And this allows you not merely to read, but to seem to enter a Book that you appear to be writing yourself. Like a lucid dream.

On a forest road, Isis meets you. In her hands is a lantern with cracked glass. She asks you to help carry the flame to the House by the River. The task seems simple. But between you and the House lies the Temple of Seven Gates.

Here, thoughts acquire voices, fear becomes a guardian, and the city offers masks in which you are ready to be recognized. You will have to choose your path, talk to unusual creatures, encounter the consequences of your actions, and move onward.

What will you find in this game? That depends on how deeply you want to go.

The first level is adventure and entertainment.
It is a text-based game with branching paths, characters, small tasks, and a map of the journey. You can simply immerse yourself in the story, explore the world of the Temple, and see where your decisions lead. No special knowledge or preparation is needed to begin.

The second level is a psychological mirror.
Behind the fairy-tale encounters lie familiar situations: the desire to please, fear of making a mistake, difficulty saying no, the habit of procrastinating, and the urge to save someone else. You choose the hero’s actions—and sometimes unexpectedly recognize yourself in them. The game offers questions for reflection, but it does not diagnose you or determine “what kind of person you are.”

The third level is self-discovery through choice.
It is easy to say, “I know how to listen,” “I accept myself,” or “I know what I want.” But what will you choose when helping requires time, honesty costs you recognition, and moving forward means giving up your familiar support? The Temple allows you to explore such contradictions within the story. Here, you can try a different answer and see another side of the situation.

The fourth level is an esoteric journey.
The Seven Gates, the Keeper, the Shadow, the Seals, and the Gifts form the game’s symbolic language. For one person, they are fairy-tale images; for another, an opportunity to experience their own inner path more deeply. As you progress, not only the landscape changes: the questions you encounter change as well.

Level Five — Attention and Energy.
Where does your energy go? Into anxious thoughts, proving that you are right, other people’s expectations—or the task you have chosen? The game invites you to notice this. Short, optional practices offer a chance to pause, feel your breath and body, and bring your attention back to the present moment. The energetic meaning of this level lies in a mindful attitude toward your attention, energy, and state of being.

Level Six — Spiritual Understanding.
What will remain if you set aside your habitual roles? Can you help without controlling another person? Acknowledge your Shadow while still choosing the light? Here, the journey touches on honesty, compassion, freedom, and responsibility. Everyone can seek their own answers—without needing to appear perfect.

Level Seven — Returning to Life.
The journey has a specific purpose: to carry the fire to the House by the River. And each completed chapter offers an opportunity to choose a small step for everyday life: clarify a conversation, set a boundary, accept help, or finish a postponed task. In the Book of the Journey, you can save your thoughts and return to them later.

From Darkness to Light—One Step at a Time​

In the Temple, Light does not destroy Shadow. It helps you see what previously went unnoticed and choose how to live with it from then on.

You can play the game for the story. You can pause at a question that struck a chord. You can return and choose differently.

The Seven Gates lead to the House. And the eighth door opens into your everyday life.

The game saves your progress in your browser. You can play it chapter by chapter, take breaks, and continue later. Practices and personal notes are optional.

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Write your comments about the game.
Did you like it, or did you dislike it altogether?*
What did you like and what did you dislike?
Would you like to see more games like this at Mahapurna School?​

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<div class="bbWrapper"><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 26px"><b><span style="color: rgb(85, 57, 130)">The Temple of Seven Gates</span></b></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: 18px"><b><span style="color: rgb(251, 160, 38)">An adventure in which the road gradually becomes a mirror</span></b></span>​</div><br /> <i>This game is more like an interactive book. As you read, you can choose completely different storylines. And this allows you not merely to read, but to seem to enter a Book that you appear to be writing yourself. Like a lucid dream.</i><br /> <br /> On a forest road, Isis meets you. In her hands is a lantern with cracked glass. She asks you to help carry the flame to the House by the River. The task seems simple. But between you and the House lies the Temple of Seven Gates.<br /> <br /> Here, thoughts acquire voices, fear becomes a guardian, and the city offers masks in which you are ready to be recognized. You will have to choose your path, talk to unusual creatures, encounter the consequences of your actions, and move onward.<br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: rgb(65, 168, 95)">What will you find in this game? That depends on how deeply you want to go.</span><br /> <br /> The first level is adventure and entertainment.</b><br /> It is a text-based game with branching paths, characters, small tasks, and a map of the journey. You can simply immerse yourself in the story, explore the world of the Temple, and see where your decisions lead. No special knowledge or preparation is needed to begin.<br /> <br /> <b>The second level is a psychological mirror.</b><br /> Behind the fairy-tale encounters lie familiar situations: the desire to please, fear of making a mistake, difficulty saying no, the habit of procrastinating, and the urge to save someone else. You choose the hero’s actions—and sometimes unexpectedly recognize yourself in them. The game offers questions for reflection, but it does not diagnose you or determine “what kind of person you are.”<br /> <br /> <b>The third level is self-discovery through choice.</b><br /> It is easy to say, “I know how to listen,” “I accept myself,” or “I know what I want.” But what will you choose when helping requires time, honesty costs you recognition, and moving forward means giving up your familiar support? The Temple allows you to explore such contradictions within the story. Here, you can try a different answer and see another side of the situation.<br /> <br /> <b>The fourth level is an esoteric journey.</b><br /> The Seven Gates, the Keeper, the Shadow, the Seals, and the Gifts form the game’s symbolic language. For one person, they are fairy-tale images; for another, an opportunity to experience their own inner path more deeply. As you progress, not only the landscape changes: the questions you encounter change as well.<br /> <br /> <b>Level Five — Attention and Energy.</b><br /> Where does your energy go? Into anxious thoughts, proving that you are right, other people’s expectations—or the task you have chosen? The game invites you to notice this. Short, optional practices offer a chance to pause, feel your breath and body, and bring your attention back to the present moment. The energetic meaning of this level lies in a mindful attitude toward your attention, energy, and state of being.<br /> <br /> <b>Level Six — Spiritual Understanding.</b><br /> What will remain if you set aside your habitual roles? Can you help without controlling another person? Acknowledge your Shadow while still choosing the light? Here, the journey touches on honesty, compassion, freedom, and responsibility. Everyone can seek their own answers—without needing to appear perfect.<br /> <br /> <b>Level Seven — Returning to Life.</b><br /> The journey has a specific purpose: to carry the fire to the House by the River. And each completed chapter offers an opportunity to choose a small step for everyday life: clarify a conversation, set a boundary, accept help, or finish a postponed task. In the Book of the Journey, you can save your thoughts and return to them later.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px"><b><span style="color: rgb(226, 80, 65)">From Darkness to Light—One Step at a Time</span></b></span>​</div><br /> In the Temple, Light does not destroy Shadow. It helps you see what previously went unnoticed and choose how to live with it from then on.<br /> <br /> You can play the game for the story. You can pause at a question that struck a chord. You can return and choose differently.<br /> <br /> <b>The Seven Gates lead to the House. And the eighth door opens into your everyday life.</b><br /> <br /> <i>The game saves your progress in your browser. You can play it chapter by chapter, take breaks, and continue later. Practices and personal notes are optional.</i><br /> <br /> <b><span style="color: rgb(44, 130, 201)"><span style="font-size: 26px">PLAY:</span></span></b><br /> <br /> <div class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--hide bbCodeBlock--hidden"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> View hidden content is available for registered users! </div> </div> <br /> <div style="text-align: center">Write your comments about the game.<br /> Did you like it, or did you dislike it altogether?*<br /> What did you like and what did you dislike?<br /> Would you like to see more games like this at Mahapurna School?​</div></div>

 

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Namaste everyone! Namaste, Respected Teacher! I really enjoyed the game! So far, I have completed 2 of the 7 Gates. While going through it, I tried to be honest with myself. I had to think about how I would act in one situation or another and what consequences might follow from my choice. I liked that the game can be played many times, and the result will be different each time. I see many opportunities for working on myself! I will continue at my own pace, mindfully. Thank you, Respected Teacher, for this game! It is very useful and needed!

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<div class="bbWrapper">Namaste everyone! Namaste, Respected Teacher! I really enjoyed the game! So far, I have completed 2 of the 7 Gates. While going through it, I tried to be honest with myself. I had to think about how I would act in one situation or another and what consequences might follow from my choice. I liked that the game can be played many times, and the result will be different each time. I see many opportunities for working on myself! I will continue at my own pace, mindfully. Thank you, Respected Teacher, for this game! It is very useful and needed!</div>

 

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Namaste!

I completed the first chapter, and I feel strongly shaken up, as if I am asleep while seeing myself sleeping from the outside and trying to wake myself up. I enjoyed projecting everything that was happening onto real life and comparing the two. Although that probably isn't the purpose of the game. But I really liked the format—a multitude of layers where you make your own choices... What I liked most was the opportunity to see and talk to the things that feel unpleasant; in the game format, it is easier and clearer.
I completely agree with the previous participant's comments about the different choices available and the opportunity to play again while exploring and learning. But... it is much more powerful to remember, while playing, that in life we play only once—actually play—and through this game we can see our typical patterns. For now, at least, we can see them. Awareness—something that is completely absent from my life—was exactly what I saw in this game. I can at least begin to understand how important it is...
Overall, it is a very educational tool for me. I can't wait to continue playing...!

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<div class="bbWrapper">Namaste!<br /> <br /> I completed the first chapter, and I feel strongly shaken up, as if I am asleep while seeing myself sleeping from the outside and trying to wake myself up. I enjoyed projecting everything that was happening onto real life and comparing the two. Although that probably isn't the purpose of the game. But I really liked the format—a multitude of layers where you make your own choices... What I liked most was the opportunity to see and talk to the things that feel unpleasant; in the game format, it is easier and clearer.<br /> I completely agree with the previous participant's comments about the different choices available and the opportunity to play again while exploring and learning. But... it is much more powerful to remember, while playing, that in life we play only once—actually play—and through this game we can see our typical patterns. For now, at least, we can see them. Awareness—something that is completely absent from my life—was exactly what I saw in this game. I can at least begin to understand how important it is...<br /> Overall, it is a very educational tool for me. I can't wait to continue playing...!</div>

 

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A very interesting game! It’s engaging, but it also makes you want to reflect on certain points. It reveals certain aspects of one’s character/personality.
I’m going to savor the experience of completing it

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<div class="bbWrapper">A very interesting game! It’s engaging, but it also makes you want to reflect on certain points. It reveals certain aspects of one’s character/personality.<br /> I’m going to savor the experience of completing it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></div>

 

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I simply can’t help but openly marvel at how attentive the Teacher is to every student’s comments here! Sometimes it seems to me that he has at least four arms, three eyes, and more than one pair of ears. I mentioned just once in the comments that I love these kinds of games with choices of actions and the plot changing depending on those choices. And now Om Shanti is already opening such a game of his own! What a wonderful giFT, how interesting it is here! Веретенников Сергей , thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an engaging process of learning and self-discovery!

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<div class="bbWrapper">I simply can’t help but openly marvel at how attentive the Teacher is to every student’s comments here! Sometimes it seems to me that he has at least four arms, three eyes, and more than one pair of ears. I mentioned just once in the comments that I love these kinds of games with choices of actions and the plot changing depending on those choices. And now Om Shanti is already opening such a game of his own! What a wonderful giFT, how interesting it is here! <style> .avatar--xss { width: 21px; height: 21px; line-height: 21px !important; margin-right: 2px; } </style> <span> <a href="/school/en/members/veretennikov-sergej.1/" class="avatar avatar--xss" data-user-id="1" data-xf-init="member-tooltip"> <img src="/school/data/avatars/s/0/1.jpg?1704448620" alt="Веретенников Сергей" class="avatar-u1-s" /> </a> <a href="https://www.youryoga.ru/school/en/members/1/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1" data-username="@Веретенников Сергей">Веретенников Сергей</a> </span>, thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an engaging process of learning and self-discovery!<img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="❤" title="Red heart :heart:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2764.png" data-shortname=":heart:" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙏🏻" title="Folded hands: light skin tone :pray_tone1:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f64f-1f3fb.png" data-shortname=":pray_tone1:" /><img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="☀" title="Sun :sunny:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/2600.png" data-shortname=":sunny:" /></div>

 

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I got immersed in this game. I passed through two gates. It was interesting to encounter myself in different situations where honesty was at stake, and yet I could still feel the voice of the mind interpreting things in its own way. But the choice is mine, and it can take many forms. Which branch of reality will I choose, and for what purpose? I will sit in silence to gain awareness. And then I will continue my journey to the Temple of the Seven Gates

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<div class="bbWrapper">I got immersed in this game. I passed through two gates. It was interesting to encounter myself in different situations where honesty was at stake, and yet I could still feel the voice of the mind interpreting things in its own way. But the choice is mine, and it can take many forms. Which branch of reality will I choose, and for what purpose? I will sit in silence to gain awareness. And then I will continue my journey to the Temple of the Seven Gates <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands :pray:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f64f.png" data-shortname=":pray:" /></div>

 

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Om Shanti, thank you for “The Temple of Seven Gates”! There is so much subtlety and warmth in this game. It truly draws you in and touches the heart, and even several days later, your thoughts naturally return to the path you took and the choices you made.

Already on the first level, I was able to notice my own mistakes—the moments when I could have acted differently. It made me want to go back and try again. How wonderful that there is such an opportunity here: to give yourself time, listen to yourself, and walk a familiar road a little differently.

The very goal feels especially close to my heart—to carry the light. And it is so interesting to notice along the way how we do this: how we meet difficulties, how we respond to someone else’s request, and what we choose. After all, in life too, our path gradually takes shape through such small decisions.

We all tend to rely on familiar ideas of what is right and good. Yet the game so gently invites us to pause and look more closely: what lies behind our choice, and where does it lead? Here, you can try, make mistakes, understand something—and carry that understanding with you into life.

How joyful it is that such a game has appeared. And it is a little sad that there were no games like this before—games that offer such an engaging and gentle way to get to know yourself. I really hope there will be more of them. Thank you, Om Shanti, for this warm, thoughtful journey, which continues to quietly resonate within even after completing it. 🤍

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<div class="bbWrapper">Om Shanti, thank you for “The Temple of Seven Gates”! There is so much subtlety and warmth in this game. It truly draws you in and touches the heart, and even several days later, your thoughts naturally return to the path you took and the choices you made.<br /> <br /> Already on the first level, I was able to notice my own mistakes—the moments when I could have acted differently. It made me want to go back and try again. How wonderful that there is such an opportunity here: to give yourself time, listen to yourself, and walk a familiar road a little differently.<br /> <br /> The very goal feels especially close to my heart—to carry the light. And it is so interesting to notice along the way how we do this: how we meet difficulties, how we respond to someone else’s request, and what we choose. After all, in life too, our path gradually takes shape through such small decisions.<br /> <br /> We all tend to rely on familiar ideas of what is right and good. Yet the game so gently invites us to pause and look more closely: what lies behind our choice, and where does it lead? Here, you can try, make mistakes, understand something—and carry that understanding with you into life.<br /> <br /> How joyful it is that such a game has appeared. And it is a little sad that there were no games like this before—games that offer such an engaging and gentle way to get to know yourself. I really hope there will be more of them. Thank you, Om Shanti, for this warm, thoughtful journey, which continues to quietly resonate within even after completing it. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" alt="🙏" title="Folded hands :pray:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/joypixels/emoji-assets@5.0/png/64/1f64f.png" data-shortname=":pray:" />🤍</div>