Coming from a world of science and philosophy, Alan offers the same exact description of the true “I” or true “Self” as most of the ancient and modern day spiritual teachers and guides. There is only the One, the One is All and you (we, I) are all that One.
In this very simple to understand video from Rupert, he describes suffering as a messenger that lets us know each and every time we have taken ourselves to be other than what we truly are. It is a way for the mind to tell us that we are taking ourselves to be a separate self that is unhappy with a particular situation, much like a toothache is designed by the body to tell us that we need to take care of that physical problem. Brilliant!
In this very short 4 minute video, Adyashanti shares with us some wisdom on futility of struggle. The ending of this video is very funny and yet so very true.
In this brilliant 10 minute audio on understanding depression, Rupert explains in very simple terms exactly what is going on when one feels overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings of gloom and doom for extended periods of time. He then explains what one can do about it. Let’s listen in…
In this super short 2 minute video, Gangaji shares with us that perhaps the best answer to “What is Enlightenment?” is to actually give up all definitions surrounding the concept of enlightenment. Great video of this often asked question.
In this video, Adyashanti shows that the shift from just understanding to full realization is through experience and begins with a stillness of mind.
In this 7 minute video, Rupert intelligently expresses his view on what is illusion and what is real.
In this short 5 minute video, Rupert speaks about a common misconception that we hear about over and over again. We are told by many teachers that we need to discipline our attention so it does not slip into thoughts, feelings or psychological thinking that creates the unpleasantness we are trying to avoid. Rupert explains here that when we do this we are creating a conflict within ourselves which actually makes things worse. See what Rupert has to say…
In this 4 minute video, Adyashanti speaks about the fear of letting go of collective consciousness which can often be a mental block to Awakening. We don’t want to let go of our basic human conditioning in fear that we will no longer be able to relate to the rest of the world. See what Adyashanti has to say about it…
In this 13 minute video, Rupert helps us to understand that those who seek to get rid of desire or get rid (or control) fear are on a futile quest since desire and fear are the very nature (or attributes) of the person (separate self, mind). The only way desire and fear can ever be shed is through the ending of the idea of a separate self.
In this 9 minute video, Rupert attempts to show us that Happiness is not a state that comes and goes but rather it is there ALL the time. Our experiencing of it depends on the layers of mind “stuff” covering it up much like the clouds that cover a blue sky.
This superb 11 minute video from Rupert Spira explains as clearly as possible using words how thought is ALWAYS describing what has already past or projecting in the future. Thought is an after effect and therefor can NEVER be about now.
Amazing as it is, in this 5 minute video Rupert manages to explain how God comes into being and how God truly relates to non-dual teachings. Awesome video!
In this AMAZING video, Rupert explains in super clear language the process from infancy where we are fully merged with the outside world, through the development of the ego, and into the realization of consciousness as the true essence of our reality.
In this beautiful 3 1/2 minute video, Alan describes “Nothingness” as the Ultimate Reality of which you are. This is not a nothingness with the absence of all, but rather an indescribable Nothingness which contains the entire universe.
In this six minute video clip of Jac on the show “Never Not Here”, she explains that life’s “events” are truly only stories and that these stories are great fuel for the ego which can lead to suffering. The key is not to identify with the story and realize that the story is not happening to “you”. The story itself is not the problem, it is the identification with the story that causes suffering. See how Jac puts it…
This great 8 minute video from Rupert talks about the mind’s transition from focusing on outward objects as it has done all of its life, to inner focusing which provides peace and joy. This is an ongoing process where it begins to fall in love with the inner self until eventually it prefers to abide in the self more and more.
In this short 3 minute video, Adyashanti describes how the development of the ego is a natural part of the development of the human psyche.
Tony Parsons gives talks and facilitates investigation and discussion on the nature of Advaita Vedanta and non-dualism. He works both in the UK and internationally and his books are published in many countries. The fundamental principle of his work is to define the non-dual and impersonal nature of reality and to expose the dichotomy of the dualistic belief in a progressive path leading to spiritual attainment.
In this super short 5 minute video, Alan provides food for thought surrounding the concept of purpose and how our mind reinforces this concept by using memory to string along moments of eternity to create the illusion of purpose.
This 10 minute clip is part 1 of a 4 part interview with Rupert Spira focuses on dismantling the first fundamental illusion that we are the body/mind. Although this clip can stand on its own, there are three more parts to this interview. To view them click on the following links: Part 2 – Consciousness is Not Personal Part 3 – Exploring the Apparent Conflict Within Part 4 – Consciousness is the Nature of Experience
In this 10 minute video, Rupert explains that the realization of our true nature has a direct effect on the body and mind and that sometimes the ego can try to appropriate the non dual teaching in order to perpetuate itself. If gone unchecked, this can lead to the acceptance of our unhappiness as a normal function of awareness rather than finding the true cause of the unhappiness.
What is this thing called “self”? Does it actually exist? In this deeply penetrating satsang on the central teaching of the Buddha, Adyashanti invites a direct investigation and experience of who we are.
In this beautiful short video, Maurizio asks some very interesting questions about the self from a scientific standpoint. Even science is coming to the conclusion that our beliefs in a separate self may be just an illusion.
In this EXCELLENT video, Rupert Spira speaks of TWO approaches to ending suffering. He explains that there is the Vedantic (Self-Inquiry) method or the Tantric (Submerging yourself in the suffering) method. Either method will work and should be experimented with.
In this 6 minute video, Rupert Spira explains that “surrender” is actually a natural condition of awareness and that awareness is constantly surrendering everything. Great perspective on the concept of surrendering.
This 10 minute video is a reflection on quotes of wisdom from Ramana Maharshi.
In this 8 minute video, Adyashanti speaks about the fact that nothing is outside of oneness. There is only “The One” (God, Consciousness, That…) but the mind is forever trying to prove that there is two. It takes practically any thought, any event, any occurrence and uses it (as a prosecuting attorney would) to prove that there is “other” and most of the time it is trying to show that this “other” is not worthy of being part of the “One”.
