This 10 minute clip takes a closer look at the non-reality of the ego (person-hood) and the role that it can play in our lives. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience.
In this 8 minute video, Francis Lucille answers the question of how to deal with recurring thoughts generated from a sense of identity (ego, mind). His reply covers thoughts from a full-on identity or leftover habitual thoughts.
In this short video, Rupert explains how we view and interact with the world after “Awakening”. Where as before realization, we view the world as separate and how each interaction and activity can be of benefit to us, after realization our motives for interactions and activities become very different.
In this video, Adyashanti spends around 9 minutes getting us to take a look at what we believe our “self” to be. In this video, the “self” he is speaking off is the “me” the daily “I” (the person or personality) that almost all people see themselves to be. Upon closer examination, we find that perhaps we are not who we have always believed ourselves to be.
This lovely 10 minute audio bring to us an introduction to Jnani and Non-Dual Master Nisargadatta Maharaj featuring outstanding quotes from the book, “I Am That”.
In this 8 minute video, Stephen (founder of Quantum Psychology and direct disciple of Nisargadatta Maharaj) helps us to understand what a Guru is and how to pick the right one for ourselves.
In this 5 minute video, Rupert tries to provide the simplest, most direct response to the inquiry into the cause of suffering.
In this 8 minute video from Rupert, he takes us on a true exploration of our longing and explains that our longing can never be fulfilled because a longing is always directed at an object. Before giving away the main point he is making, let’s listen in to Rupert right now…
This 4 minute video clip from a moment with Francis Lucille reveals how psychological suffering comes to exist through mistaken identity and how the end of suffering can come about through the end of ignorance of the self as a separate entity.
In this great six minute video clip from Rupert, he explains that there is never anything other than ever-present awareness and EVERYTHING else is only a fabrication of the mind.
This 3 minute video is a beautiful production of a reading from Jeff’s new book called, “The Way of Rest”. This is a short mini guided meditation to listen to when we feel a bit overwhelmed by life as a reminder that we are always in the right place for life.
In this four minute excerpt from an interview with David Godman, (a well know author who has written many books on the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Papaji, and Nisargadatta Maharaj) he gives us some insight into the life of Papaji.
In this six minute video clip of Jac on the show “Never Not Here”, she explains that without identification there seems to be a preference for silence and a loss of interest for social interactions, but that when a happening is meant to occur, consciousness springs to action automatically.
In this 5 minute video, Rupert explains how the realization of our true nature as awareness transforms devotional (Bhakti) love (or gratitude) into the purest form of gratitude which is unadulterated love.
In this eye opening 6 minute message from Alan Watts, he exposes the ridiculous belief in a “Game of Life” that has been designed to keep society moving in an orderly and business like fashion.
In this 11 minute audio from Alan Watts, he shares his message that if we practice religion in order to try to get something out of it, we are truly wasting our time. He goes on to explain how religion can become a way to celebrate life and is really about the pure enjoyment of it.
In this 5 minute video clip, Rupert talks about a common misconception that we have a small “I” that needs to be dropped or gotten rid of so we can experience the freedom of our true nature. Rupert explains in very clear terms that this small “I” doesn’t really exist but that it is only a fictitious limitation on the infinite consciousness that we are.
This 5 minute video from Jeff Foster focuses on the problems of looking for happiness from a world that changes constantly, and places special emphasis on why relationships can be so volatile because of this tendency.
In this fifteen minute video, Rupert takes us on a logical examination of fear and its effect on our true nature. He demonstrates that nothing can truly affect our true nature and it is thoughts that create the illusion that fear has such unpleasant powers.
In this very short 3 minute video, Rupert explains the transition from Infinite Awareness to the limited self or an apparent limited form of awareness. This is one of those videos that may require multiple viewings to fully appreciate what is being said.
CLICK ON THE TEXT THAT SAYS “WATCH ON YOUTUBE” TO VIEW THIS VIDEO. In this excellent 7 minute video from Adyashanti, he drives home the point that our mind is making up about 99% of all the experiences we have and then offers up the option that there is an alternative to the interpretive network of the mind—and invites us to experience this for ourselves.
TO WATCH THIS VIDEO, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE WORDS “WATCH ON YOUTUBE” IN THE BLACK VIDEO PLAYER! Adyashanti speaks on the idea that in order to shed the “person” (ego, mind, personality), we have to let go completely of our “wants” and “don’t wants”. Because this seems like a very, very scary thing to do is the reason why so few beings can shed their false sense of self. They feel as though if they let go completely, somehow this will mean having to leave everything behind. This is only a fear from the mind itself and the actuality is
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Gangaji explains that’s its very important to examine when we are “surrendering” or “trusting” our self to see what we are looking to get out of it. If we are looking to get ANYTHING out of it, then we need to take a closer look at what we mean by the “self”. Looking to get something out of surrendering or trusting is a sure sign that the ego (person) is at helm.
In this 9 minute video clip from an interview by Chris Hebard, Jeff explains that as the identity called “Jeff” he failed miserably at “Awakening”, until the day one simplest of simple realization took place which triggered the falling away of his seeking.
In this seven minute audio, Deepak shares some wisdom on letting go and surrendering. He speaks on the benefits of it and the how, when and why. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All copyrighted materials contained herein belong to their respective copyright holders, I do not claim ownership over
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In this 15 minute video from Rupert, he helps us gain a deeper understanding of Awareness itself. One can come to an understanding that their true nature is Awareness itself, but what is Awareness and can it come and go (as in the case of death or deep sleep)?
This short 5 minute video clip from Jeff Foster explains that emotions, feelings and sensations are never personal or impersonal but rather only a form of energy that we personalize by adding false labels and identifying with it. Having the ability to recognize this can dramatically affect the response we have, if indeed there is any response necessary at all. See what Jeff has to say about this…
In this insightful 7 minute video clip from Lisa, she explains that there really is no “person” we can call “somebody” and that even the body/mind has no awareness of its own without consciousness. Let’s listen in on her simplified explanation…
