In this lovely 8 minute video from Jac O’Keeffe, a questioner says that she works with people in need of help and she gets very attached to them. She wants to know if that is ok, or? Jac explains that when the heart is open and pure compassion flows, heart-breaking sadness arises on seeing the futile and inevitable suffering in the world.
Twenty years ago Jac headed up a professional team who ran residential retreats for people with clinical depression. What they found was that depression was fundamentally rooted in the overuse of the self referencing network. In this important video, Jac talks about brain function, beliefs, emotions and experiences common to most people with depression and provides tips on what you can do.
In this very interesting video, Gangaji responds to a question about, “what blocks your fulfillment?”. Let’s listen carefully as she provides a very clear explanation…
In this 15 minute recording, Gangaji shares a teaching story, written by a sangha member, that is relatable and true. What is discovered when we are willing to completely call off the search and simply let ourselves be found? Let’s find out…
A man who has been on the search for decades feels as if all he experiences now is emptiness, that he missed the happiness aspect. He asks ‘What am I missing?’ Rupert explains that what is missed is your self, and suggests he turn around and meet his self.
In this revealing 6 minute video, Nada explains that Self Compassion means treating ourselves with kindness, gentleness, patience and forgiveness, despite our flaws and imperfections, and especially when we’re suffering. Let’s watch…
In this inspirational 10 minute video, Roger points out that it is impossible for Awareness to NOT be present because Awareness is always aware of experience. Let’s listen carefully as Roger goes into more details…
In this lovely 5 minute video, Roger Castillo talks to us about how our ideas of Source influences the way we see daily life in this body and how consciousness, the source, and the body all relate to each other.
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.
As the new year approaches, we can to shift our focus from what we think we need to fix, and give our full attention to what is already whole and perfect. In this 13 minute podcast, Gangaji speaks of the catalyst for a deeper awakening—the willingness to “unlearn” and open to what is fresh, alive, and who you are. Not a concept or memory of who you are, but as a true, living freshness.
On the spiritual search we often ask, “What do I have to do?” to find resolution and fulfillment. We look for “masters” of spirituality and enlightenment who we hope will tell us how to behave or will direct us in practices necessary for true happiness. In this revealing 20 minute video, Gangaji makes clear that true resolution can be discovered when you set aside your cosmologies, theologies, and formulas for that which is much, much closer— the truth of who you are.
A woman who suffers from chronic pain, and who is now caring for her father who is dying of cancer, says she wants to escape from the pain that surrounds her. Rupert reminds her that there is actual physical pain and there is psychological suffering and what the difference is between the two.
In this great little 3 minute reminder, Lisa Cairns responds to a questioner who wants to know if we should just let things come to us through the Law of Attraction. Lisa responds by explaining that realization does not necessarily mean the end of our human tendencies.
In this 7 minute clip from a 2020 online weekend, Gangaji examines what self-inquiry really is, and how it can be relevant for you, in your life, in this time. In the moment of true inquiry, there is a surrender to the deepest mystery of who you are.
In this short 3 minute video, Lisa Cairns talks to us about the fact that there is NO center, nothing is perceiving, and everything is experiencing itself. Let’s listen…
In this lovely 6 minute video, a questioner wants to know more about free will and no free will and how it relates to everyday life and our constant judgement of everything we think, say or do. Let’s listen to Lisa’s response…
In this informative 12 minute video, a man asks what is the ultimate purpose of the non-dual yoga meditations. Yoga has become increasingly popular and many have questions as to how this relates to non-duality. Let’s listen as Rupert explains…
What does it mean to be self-aware, and how can we cultivate greater self-awareness? This excellent 13 minute video, Nada explains how we can consciously develop greater self-awareness from day to day. Let’s listen to his wise advice…
Beliefs around what awakening should look like can be woven into old habits of blame and self criticism. In this lovely 16 minute video, Jac speaks about how to deepen our capacity to witness and heal what wants to be seen without bypassing or self referencing.
A man who is terminally ill and has sought treatment to no avail, asks if his interest in self-enquiry is for the body, and if the body is mind, is illness a neurosis. Rupert suggests that his interest in self-enquiry is to find happiness, to return to his true nature, otherwise known as ‘die before you die.’
In this lovely 10 minute video, Jac speaks about experiencing human emotions when emptiness is unobstructed by other lenses of perception. Let’s get started with this very interesting video…
In this very inspiring 14 minute audio, Gangaji explains that the human desire for understanding is powerful. We naturally want to understand where we fit in or how best to fix a problem. Understanding satisfies particular needs in our daily life, but on the spiritual path, is understanding enough? Gangaji addresses the crucial difference between realization and understanding that transforms our life experience.
In this wonderful 12 minute video, Nada explains that when we face our suffering and look into it, we can find out where it’s arising from… we can learn and grow from it. In addition, our suffering can help us to cultivate greater compassion for others. Lets listen…
In this interesting 4 minute video, Jac explains that even though desires actually come from the “person”, having many unfulfilled desires can often lead to despair. Let’s listen in as she explains…
In this enlightening five minute video, Roger explains how prayer works when in duality there is only the one and only. Who are we praying too? Let’s listen to Roger as he explains…
Many spiritual teachers recommend following the heart instead of what the mind wants to do, but what if the heart is telling you to do something unethical? That is the theme of this short 14 minute video in which Francis Lucille explains that we need to examine the “context” from which your heart is telling you what to do. Let’s find out what he means by that…
In this super short 3 minute video, a questioner says that he has a deep sense of longing that he feels will never go away and he wants to know what he can do about it. Let’s listen to Gangaji‘s beautiful response…
In this super short 6 minute video, Gangaji invites us to investigate and see if there is truly is an obstacle to immediately going home, or if the obstacles are imagined. Please enjoy this brief talk from Gangaji.
