In this 7 minute impromptu video from his home, Deepak explains that all of our views of reality are actually based on “Models” of reality and not based on actual reality itself. He explains that beyond these models we are all actually exactly the same and this is important because understanding our true reality is the only solution for the world’s conflicts.
This 5 minute video from Alan maybe short but it packs a serious punch. As a form of reality check, Alan starts with the assumption of the big bang and leads us through a logical look at our role within the creation of the universe and how this translates into our true reality as human beings.
In this 10 minute video clip from Rupert, he responds to a questioner wanting to know “who” exactly is this separate self and do we have free will or not. Listen to Rupert’s reply…
TO WATCH, CLICK ON LINK IN VIDEO PLAYER THAT SAYS “WATCH ON YOUTUBE”. Most of us have experienced mind activity that can easily be labeled as “Mind Attacks”. This is when the mind brings up a series of thoughts that latch on to our attention and takes it for a trip that seems inescapable. This is often paired with a series of fearful thoughts attaching itself to a deep seated fear. In this 5 minute video, Adyashanti shows us a simple (though not always easy) way to make sure that our sense of identity does not fall into this trap
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In this five minute video, Adyashanti explains that we always think that we have to work towards love. Liberation is when you don’t have to work towards anything; you work from it, not towards it. It’s just there. It’s the ground you’re walking on. Let’s listen in on this five minutes of wisdom…
In this extremely short two and a half minute video, Rupert explains how Awareness (what we are) NEVER flows through time and space. Although this message is very short, it contains the highest level of realization and should be contemplated over and over as the mind goes on its fantasies of independent existence.
In this sixteen minute video, a participant who is also a scientist struggles with the consciousness-only model because of his training which based on proving the existence of matter. Let’s listen as Rupert takes him step-by-step into the consciousness-only model…
In this little eight minute video clip from Rupert Spira, a young boy asks why consciousness has to explore itself given that it knows everything. Using metaphors Rupert tries to explain and ends up making the very important point that destiny is not something that is pre-planned but is actually spontaneous in nature, helping us to realize that destiny is actually “spontaneous destiny”. Let’s pay special attention around the 6:30 minute mark…
In this great 10 minute video, Rupert helps a seeker to understand the neti-neti process, the recognition of Awareness and most importantly, the recognition of the nature of this Awareness. Rupert explains that enlightenment is not an event but rather a recognition that can never be claimed by a “person”. Let’s get started…
What does it mean to be secure in oneself? In this fantastic 7 minute video, Nada addresses one of the most universal misconceptions about inner as well as outer perceived security. Let’s listen as Nada takes us on a much closer look at the idea of security and how we become more secure, more confident, more self-assured… Click here for more Nada videos.
In this FANTASTIC 7 minute video, Gautam Sachdeva actually shows us EXACTLY how we come to believe that we are the doer of actions when in reality all is just happening spontaneously. Let’s listen as Gautam uses an everyday work scenario to demonstrate this point…
In this amazing 12 minute video, a questioner is very confused about the fact that she is infinite consciousness and can not understand how we as “sparks” of consciousness fit in to all this. Rupert explains that the reason she is experiencing this confusion is because of misunderstanding. Let’s listen in…
In this SUPER IMPORTANT video, Rupert explains that when we talk about outer reality being just a projection of our minds, or just like a dream, it does NOT mean that without our participation the world doesn’t exist. This is a super common misunderstanding and must be realized before one can understanding the true nature of reality.
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.
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 8 minute video, Rupert explains that the “State of Bliss” that is often described as a benefit of “Enlightenment” is actually a temporary state. It is a bubbling over of the peace, joy and happiness that is the ever-present perfume of our true nature. Depending on many variables, this perfume can fluctuate greatly in intensity creating states of joy and bliss that can come and go.
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!
This is a beautiful 7 minute video clip from Rupert in which he shares the implications of “Realization” (Awakening) and what it means in our daily lives including the understanding of “Love”.
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a sage of the highest order, a tremendously gifted teacher who spoke directly from Absolute “pure Awareness, unborn Reality,” and thus from real spiritual authority. This is Part 1 of a five part split from rare video that was recorded circa 1979 of a Satsang in the apartment of Nisargadatta Maharaj in Mumbai where he would invite strangers into his home and discuss enlightenment with them. This video was not known to exist until January 2007 when Mulappartan, one of the original translators of Nisargadatta Maharaj released an old VHS tape containing this historical Satsang. For Part
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In this 8 minute video from Rupert, he responds to a questioner who wants to know why God or the Life Force allows so many conflicts and even war. Rupert explains that there is only one root cause and that until we are able to address war and conflict at its root issue, wars and conflicts will continue indefinitely.
This short video from Rupert Spira takes us on a three minute journey back to the self. We start as this separate person we call “I” and finish with the realization of our true essence where we have been all along.
In this short yet important five minute video, Rupert explains the role of ethics and morality in non-dual understanding and that non-duality does not offer a free-for-all pass for anyone to do as they please without consequence.
In this awesome twelve minute video, Rupert provides some practical advice on how to deal with uncomfortable feelings of any kind that can stir up inside during inquiry or meditation or introspection. Let’s listen to this valuable advice…
Here’s a beautiful little six minute video from a lovely being named Nada who shares with us a very profound message about setting our egos aside to truly open the channels of communication. Let’s listen to some pointings to help us communicate better with others…
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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Most people believe that Enlightenment or Awakening means the end of the ego. In this very short four minute video, Ramesh Balsekar explains that in actuality the ego remains after Awakening and for the entire duration of the body. Let’s listen carefully… 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.
Most of the content of this video is focused on the nature of Awareness and that Awareness can not know itself as subject-object because it is never not known. Please note that Rupert uses “knowing” and “awareness” interchangeably for the purposes of this video.
In this powerful 4 minute excerpt (from a joint-Satsang from Gautam Sachdeva and Roger Castillo), Gautam tells a beautiful, short story of forgiveness from the Indian Scriptures, and reminds people of Ramesh Balsekar’s message of love.
