In this wisdom filled ten minute audio clip, Rupert reminds us that although many think that Awakening means reaching a state where we totally abide in our true essence always, in actuallity we need to alternate between abiding in our true essence and returning to objective experience in order to function in this dualistic play of life.
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…
Have you ever experienced a violation or betrayal that you felt robbed you of innocence? In this 4 minute video clip, Gangaji speaks to when wounding or hopelessness, self-hatred or cynicism, appear to veil the indestructible purity and innocence of who we are in the core.
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 inspirational 8 minute video, Gautam Sachdeva, author of ‘Pointers from Ramesh Balsekar’, narrates an incident that reveals there are always two sides to a situation and how being quick to judge the actions of others in haste is, ultimately, utterly futile.
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…
This clip 10 minute clip was taken from the Spring Retreat at Buckland Hall 2018. A woman new to retreats wants to understand what Rupert means by true meditation and what he means by the statement, “Meditation is what we are, not what we do”.
In this short 7 minute video, a questioner says she understands and has had glimpses of her true position but doesn’t seem to be able to stabilize there. Let’s listen to Rupert’s response…
In this extremely valuable 12 minute video we look at why it’s so important to cultivate compassion and loving kindness for oneself, as well as exploring a simple method for eliminating negative self-talk.
In this revealing 16 minute video, David Godman explains how he came to be a devotee of Ramana Maharshi. In the last 30 years David Godman has written or edited 16 books on topics related to Sri Ramana Maharshi, his teachings and his followers.
Many take a spiritual path in life with a sincere desire to contribute to the well-being of all sentient beings. In this 13 minute episode of Being Yourself, a young man asks, “How can I cultivate the heart of a Bodhisattva?” Gangaji speaks to how we can be true to the Bodhisattva heart in the face of our human, cultural, and spiritual conditioning.
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 lovely 11 minute video, Roger Castillo talks about non doer-ship in decision making. Often when faced with making a decision, we seem to have two many voices in our heads telling us to do this and that and this video can help us clear things up. Let’s get started…
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 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.
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”.
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.
In this 5 minute video from Adyashanti, he talks about the concept that it is the mind’s game to be at odds with itself to insure its survival and dominance but that in each one of us there is also this spark of intuition that keeps us going on much deeper level of existence. Listen to how Adyashanti explains it…
In this great 6 minute video from Adyashanti, he explains that the first sign of recognizing consciousness within us is the feeling of irrational happiness, a happiness that has no reason or cause. With this recognition of awareness, an underlying sense of happiness evolves into being, and the seeking mechanism dissolves. Adyashanti invites you to explore the different levels of recognition that permeate our everyday existence.
In this six minute video from Lisa Cairns (a non-duality teacher and student of Roger Castillo), she explains how all of human mental suffering starts with a deep rooted belief in the existence of the “person”.
This five minute clip between Rupert Spira and John J. Prendergast is Part 2 of a four part series of a discussion about the integration of non-duality and modern day therapy. This particular part discusses why there is fear involved in the realization of our true nature. For Part 1 Click Here For Part 3 Click Here For Part 4 Click Here
This eight minute clip is Part 3 of 3 of an intimate conversation with Tony Parsons on the subject of non-duality. Tony offers a rather different and what some may call “radical” look at the oneness of all. Tony Parsons is the author of the book, “The Open Secret” and 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. For Part 1 click here. For Part 2 click here.
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 great little twelve minute video clip, Jeff Foster reminds us that not only are we the space in which everything comes and goes, but we are also the “everything” that comes and goes. This realization has huge implications including the fact we can never surrender to life as we have already surrendered in order for life to be. Let’s listen…
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 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 life, what we actually value is displayed by what we give our time and attention to. In this 7 minute video clip, Adyashanti encourages us to see what we value by examining where we place our attention. By identifying and nourishing our deepest values with attention, we allow them to grow and flourish in our lives and empower their presence.
In this lovely little 4 minute video, Adyashanti describes the power of being on retreat, without external and internal distractions, you are left to explore yourself to the deepest degree. However, what happens to this inner depth of seeing once the retreat is over and we return home? Adyashanti explains that we can intentionally bring this peace home with us into our everyday lives…
