James Low - Dzogchen and Buddhist Teachings Dual Consciousness and Non-Dual Awareness. Zoom 01.2025
Feb 9, 2025
Dive into the fascinating interplay between dualistic consciousness and non-dual awareness, revealing how our perceptions shape reality. Explore the evolution of our understanding from childhood, and uncover the profound impact of sacred relics on spirituality across different traditions. Delve into the complexities of identity influenced by culture and personal narratives, and challenge the definitions that confine us. Finally, embrace compassion and the significance of mindful presence in fostering interconnectedness and universal happiness.
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Dualistic vs Non-Dual Awareness
- Dualistic consciousness divides experience into self and other, relying on objects for awareness.
- Non-dual awareness perceives experience without dividing subject and object.
Child's Stone and Refuge Example
- A bullied child carries a stone for protection, but drops it behind a walking policeman.
- This illustrates taking refuge in protection to avoid anxious reactivity.
Ego and Unreliability of Self
- Our likes and dislikes shape dualistic consciousness and foster illusions of permanence.
- The ego creates an unreliable image maintained despite evidence of change.