Nonduality: The Wholeness of Experience #114 - John Astin - In Appreciation of Peter Brown: the Wonder of Life | Nonduality
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Oct 28, 2022 In this engaging discussion, John Astin, a nondual therapist and author, pays tribute to his mentor Peter Brown, exploring his profound teachings and insights. They dive into the nature of consciousness, comparing waking life to dreams, and emphasize the importance of experiencing life fully in the present moment. Astin highlights the art of letting go of attachments, encouraging listeners to find beauty amidst life's challenges. The conversation also explores embracing childlike wonder and the fluidity of existence, sparking curiosity about reality and our perceptions.
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John Astin's Encounter with Peter Brown
- John Astin discovered Peter Brown's teachings through a student's recommendation and was immediately struck by his clarity and ability to convey the inconceivable.
- Peter's eloquent articulation deeply confirmed and expanded John's own understanding of nonduality.
Feel Experience Like Braille
- Feel into your experience with openness akin to touching bath water or reading braille.
- Focus on the immediate sensation rather than concepts or interpretations to access direct experience.
Reality's Infinite Unresolvability
- The closer you look to resolve what experience is, the less certain it becomes due to infinite complexity.
- This endless open-endedness isn't a failure, but the true nature of reality as unresolvable and miraculous.
