In this 11 minute audio from Alan Watts, he shares his message that if we practice religion in order to try to get something out of it, we are truly wasting our time. He goes on to explain how religion can become a way to celebrate life and is really about the pure enjoyment of it.
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 awesome 10 minute video, Adyashanti explains that as you relinquish the mind’s desire to constantly be doing or understanding something, you can step out of the egoic mind state and into all-inclusive awareness.
TO WATCH THIS VIDEO, SIMPLY CLICK ON THE TEXT “WATCH ON YOUTUBE” IN THE BLACK VIDEO PLAYER BOX! In this video Eckhart explains how our ego is formed because of our mistaken sense of identity with our thoughts and beliefs (also thoughts). Then we believe that to be who we are. Unfortunately, most of time we don’t even know that we have these certain thoughts and beliefs. They come from constant programming since childhood. Many of us live a constant state of torture because the thoughts and beliefs that we identify with are horrible in nature.
In this six minute video, A.H. Almaas tries to shed some light on the importance of individuality within a world where there is truly only one universal consciousness. A.H. Almaas is the pen name of A. Hameed Ali (born 1944), an author and spiritual teacher who writes about and teaches an approach to spiritual development informed by modern psychology and therapy which he calls the Diamond Approach.
In this 8 minute video, Adyashanti explains that many practices encourage the elimination of desires as a path to freedom. He explains that in reality, this is a mistake and quite an impossible task for the ego. What should be explained instead is that “Desirelessness” is actually a bi-product of “Awakening” or “Realization”.
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.
This is another amazing little 12 minute clip from Alan Watts. In this installment, Alan gives us a peek into the workings of the universe and our place “in it”. There is enough wisdom in this little video to watch at least a dozen times. Let’s enjoy…
In this 5 minute reminder, Gautam shares his experiential understanding of Advaita during talks with groups of like-minded people, with the specific focus of ‘peace of mind in daily living’. Let’ listen in on this wonderful wisdom…
CLICK ON THE WORDS “WATCH ON YOUTUBE” IN THE BLACK SCREEN TO VIEW THIS VIDEO! In this seven minute video, Adyashanti addresses the issue of making decisions through enlightened action rather than the ego-mind. Adyashanti explores the connection between self-consciousness and enlightened action, and how by allowing yourself to be in the flow with existence, you can relieve yourself of all unnecessary suffering.
In this AMAZING 11 minute video, Nada explain how one can easily perform a self-assessment of their spiritual progress. He explains that it has NOTHING TO DO with how many books you’ve read, how knowledgeable you are on spiritual topics, whether you are following a guru, part of or leader of a spiritual community, or how proficient you are at manifesting. There is one simple test that will show you the spiritual progress you are making, let’s find out what it is…
In this wisdom filled nine minute audio, Alan attempts to help us understand how duality and non-duality are actually both part of the same phenomenon. He goes on to explain that humans have been practicing specialized conscious attention now for over 5,000 years and that there is a price to pay for that which is called “ignorance”. Let’s listen carefully to what he is saying…
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”.
In this fourteen minute audio, Adyashanti tries to explain that we mistake the events of the world as being the cause of suffering and loss of peace within us, when in reality it is our (mind’s) thoughts about what is happening that is separating us from our inner nature of joy and peace.
Here you will find a well produced six minute video of quotes and wisdom from Nisargadatta Maharaj, one of the greatest modern day masters and Jnani.
In this 3 minute gem, Eckhart Tolle discusses the shift in consciousness from our ordinary “surface-level” perspective to a deeper awareness that transcends the personal sense of identity. Let’s step out of our chattering minds and take a listen…
In this lovely 10 minute video we take a closer look at Ramana Maharshi’s main teachings starting with “Who Am I?”. Through constant inquiry into “who am I?” we find silence and after mediating on this silence we find our true selves which is a silence beyond silence. Let’s listen to this age old wisdom…
In this 7 minute video, Jeff offers some very practical advice for cutting off the power that thoughts seem to have over us. Whether we are searching for Enlightenment or seeking professional help, we are trying to find a way to control our thoughts or change our thoughts or eliminate some thoughts altogether. In this video we find out that none of these exhausting mental gymnastics are necessary for liberation from our thoughts.
In this cute three minute animation we find Frick and Frack discussing the question of “Free Will”. The greatest advantage to these cartoons is that it allows us to focus more on the MESSAGE, rather than the credibility or character of the messenger. This is Part 4 of this discussion of our true nature between Frick and Frack. Here are the links to the other parts of this series: Part 1 – The Nature of Reality Part 2 – Individuality & Conditioning Part 3 – Personality After Realization Part 4 – Free Will Part 5 – Life After Realization Part
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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…
In this super short 3 minute reminder, Jeff Foster reads out his poem, “Let Yourself Rest.” Most of our lives is about go, go, go and Jeff reminds us that we need not be in constant motion and that you are enough, simply in your being. Let’s listen in…
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 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.
In this cute five minute animation we find Frick and Frack discussing the question, “What is my true nature?” The beauty of using this format to convey this message is that it allows us to focus on the MESSAGE rather than the MESSENGER. Let’s listen in on there little conversation… This is Part 1 of this discussion of our true nature between Frick and Frack. Here are the links to the other parts of this series: Part 1 – The Nature of Reality Part 2 – Individuality & Conditioning Part 3 – Personality After Realization Part 4 – Free Will
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In this very short 2 minute reminder, Alan Watts explains how we relate to the universe as we find ourselves right smack in the middle of it. Let’s listen…
This 8 minute video clip from Rupert Spira is the SIMPLEST and most DIRECT explanation of Enlightenment (Awakening) available in modern day spirituality. The way that he explains the illusion of Enlightenment is so simple and vivid that even a child can understand his profound display of understanding. THIS VIDEO IS A MUST SEE FOR ALL!!
In this twelve minute video, Rupert explains directly why peace, joy and happiness appears to come and go even though these states are the perfume of our true nature. Let’s listen to his simple explanation using a common metaphor…
This video contains some awesome things shared by Alan Watts if you can overlook the incredibly annoying music. Please try to overlook the music and focus on the message.
