In this great little 6 minute audio clip, Alan Watts helps us understand that in spiritual circles when we are asked to follow a “Discipline”, we are really developing a skill. That way you can replace a “Discipline” which is a chore to do and replace it with developing a “skill” which can be a great source of inspiration and motivation. Let’s listen to Alan’s wisdom…
This is a very interesting seven minute clip from Alan Watts in which he starts out explaining that he is not a Guru and goes on to explain that ultimately WE are the ones who assign authority to whatever Guru, teacher or doctrines we end up following.
What is revealed when we stay conscious in the midst of great upheaval? When we are willing to inquire with an open mind, we can move beyond simply coping with disaster and discover a life changing truth untouched by any loss. In this inspiring short video, recorded in March of 2011 following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, this monologue is relevant to the times we find ourselves in now, confronting a worldwide pandemic.
When we are willing to set aside our beliefs, our thoughts, our powers of mind for an instant, the peace we long for and search for, is immediately revealed. In this lively 20 minute exchange, Gangaji speaks to the experience of “losing our peace” because some thing has changed, and where finally it is always found.
In this wonderful eleven minute video, Gangaji helps us to understand that most of the billions of people living on this planet actually belong to just one religion called “Me”.
This well produced 4 minute video featuring audio clips of wisdom from Alan Watts is focused on the spontaneity of life and how we often stand in the way of our true nature by trying to force life to be what it is not.
Here’s a beautiful little six minute video from a lovely being named Nada who shares with us a great message about how to get out of a toxic relationship. He shows us how we need to push past our fear of being alone and cultivate a higher level of self-respect so we can make the changes required to get out of a toxic relationship. This video is focused on romantic relationships but the same principles apply to other relationships in our lives as well.
In this 8 minute video from Alan, we find him sharing his usual wit and wisdom. This particular clip focuses on the illusion of the ego and man’s never end quest to get rid of it. Let’s listen in…
In this 10 minute video, Alan takes us on a closer look at thought, the natural flow of thought, and the illusory thought of an existing thinker. In other words, by the end of this video one can plainly see that the idea of a thinker is nothing but a thought itself. Listen to what Alan has to say…
TO WATCH THIS VIDEO, SIMPLY CLICK ON “WATCH ON YOUTUBE” IN THE BLACK VIDEO PLAYER. In this very short three minute video, Adyashanti explains that one of the most direct and authentic hallmarks of an authentic spiritual awakening is that you experience an extraordinary intimacy with all of life.
In this 9 minute video/audio, Alan feeds us food for thought about this moment we call now and our relationship to it on a day to day basis.
In this ten minute audio clip, Alan helps us understand that although the ego is truly only the marriage of an illusion to a futility, it is still a valuable and necessary concept necessary for societal conformity.
Avadhuta is a Sanskrit term from some Indian religions or Dharmic Traditions referring to a type of mystic or saint who is beyond egoic-consciousness. This 4 1/2 minute video contains “The Song of the Avadhut”. Of all the mystical treatises of ancient Indian literature, the Avadhut Gita, or “Song Of The Avadhut,” is one of the most eloquent and compelling. The Avadhut Gita is a call to knowledge, the supreme knowledge of ultimate Truth. It is the knowledge of the ultimate, indisputable Truth of existence; and it is this very Truth which has the power to make us free. Let’s
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In this 9 minute video from Rupert, he explains how a teacher or guru can help the “self” recognize itself (or Awaken). His carefully worded answer to this common question also explains why some teachers prefer to help by providing guidance, initially regarded as dualistic, in order to provide “custom” pointings that are more meaningful to the individual. Very interesting!
This audio/video from Alan watts may only be three minutes long but it contains the secret to making everything we call “work” more pleasant and enjoyable. Let’s listen in on this simple advice…
In this very short three minute video, Adyashanti explains that by letting go into a state of allowance, and dropping the desire to relate to things in a purely intellectual way, spiritual revelation can anchor in your being. Let’s listen…
In this interesting 10 minute video, Alan explains that often people experience sudden enlightenment (Satori) when placed under extreme circumstances and the one thing they all have in common just prior to the “happening” is complete surrender. He goes on to explain how surrender can even overcome the fear of death. Let’s listen…
In this eight minute audio, Alan gives us a lot to think about when we realize that everything that can be known to us in the universe can only be known from a human perspective. Let’s listen in on this little treat for the intellect…
In this five minute audio clip you will find another amazing sample of wisdom according to Alan. He reminds us to follow the ever-present, eternal force of nature guiding our every step from within. Let’s enjoy this amazing audio now…
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 wonderful 15 minute audio clip, Alan helps us understand the nature of our true nature. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehursjt, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
In this super short minute and a half clip, Rupert Spira reminds us that all experience is a movement or activity of consciousness: a single, intimate, infinite, indivisible whole. Let’s listen as he describes our shared being with all things…
In this awesome eight minute video, Ramesh Balsekar explains how free will works and how it affects our sense of responsibility. He also explains how knowing that we are not the doer doesn’t give us license to do anything we want without consequences. Let’s listen… Ramesh Balsekar is a direct desciple of the late Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj. He also became one of Maharaj’s favorite live translators and did so for several years until Maharaj’s death and went on to write several books containing Maharaj’s teachings and discourses.
In this great seven minute audio clip from Alan, he explains that although we seem to make things happen, the truth is that everything is happening all by itself. And yet, this realization does not imply any form of determinism. Let’s listen to him explain…
In this 9 minute audio, Alan Watts explains that he is not a guru, he’s not trying to change us, he is doing what he is compelled to do or say. He explains that his goal is not to gain followers, but to help people shed their needs to never require the guidance of a teacher again. Let’s listen as he explains…
In this beautifully produced five minute video, we find Alan Watts sharing wisdom regarding the illusion of memory. Most people use memory to define who they are which is ridiculous since the past is dead and gone. Alan suggests that perhaps if we must define ourselves in some way, we must start with the present.
Here is an interesting clip of Rupert Spira explaining that there is nothing but one ever-present Awareness. We ARE that!
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.
