Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

Rupert Spira on Non-Dualism, Consciousness, God, and Death

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Jun 18, 2021
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Rupert Spira
In this conversation, Rupert Spira, a renowned expert on non-dualism and spiritual self-enquiry, dives deep into the essence of consciousness. He articulates the distinction between awareness and belief, inviting listeners to embrace a singular understanding of reality. Expect insights on the infinite nature of consciousness, the relationship between love and shared existence, and how suffering can awaken us to our true selves. Spira's reflections creatively challenge the boundaries of traditional perception, offering a fresh lens on enlightenment and identity.
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INSIGHT

Non-Dualism Overview

  • Reality is a single entity, experienced as consciousness or awareness, in religious terms, spirit.
  • Everything and everyone derives its existence from this single, infinite, and indivisible reality.
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Ignorance vs. Understanding

  • Ignorance is not stupidity but ignoring our true nature as infinite consciousness, leading to a limited, ego-based identity.
  • True understanding reveals we are not a thing but pure, non-objective consciousness, distinct from thoughts, feelings, or perceptions.
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Love and Oneness

  • By removing non-essential aspects (thoughts, feelings, perceptions), we find our essence isn't a thing.
  • Recognizing this essence as shared with the universe is love, our true nature connected to everything.
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