Buddha at the Gas Pump 735. Dan Kelso
Aug 7, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Dan Kelso, an HF engineer turned spiritual guide, shares his journey of awakening from a successful corporate life to exploring the depths of self-inquiry and consciousness. He delves into the integration of science with spirituality, the paradox of action versus non-action, and the transformative power of meditation. Kelso also discusses the complexities of identity, the significance of spiritual integrity, and the impact of personal growth on relationships, ultimately emphasizing the journey of self-realization and the interconnectedness of existence.
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Modernized Self-Inquiry
- Dan Kelso reframes deep self-investigation as an updated Western form of classic self-inquiry.
- He emphasizes learning from direct experience rather than relying only on scripture or tradition.
Verify Spiritual Claims Empirically
- Dan Kelso urges testing spiritual claims through direct perception and verification.
- He treats spiritual exploration like a scientific, empirical process rather than intellectual speculation.
Reduce Thought Interference
- Do shift attention from thinking to bare noticing and perception during investigation.
- Hold attention steady like a photographic plate and let the details accumulate without conceptual interference.
