Trained in the 90’s as a teacher in spiritual therapy. The search stopped, among other ‘things’, mainly through the confrontation with Nisargadatta’s I am That, and Ramana Maharshi’s glare and words and the spontaneous recognition of Awareness (Consciousness) as reality. ‘After’ that awakening the ‘I Am/Consciousness’ was recognized to be the first identification.
Since ’98 Hans has led hundreds of satsangs, retreats and private sessions. He published eight books and a booklet, many many articles and columns, YouTube satsang video’s (one in English) and seven homemade music cd’s. Hans is sometimes judged as being too confrontational or direct, or, more kindly, as very clear. On the other hand people credit him for his creativity and patience. Funny, right?
Website:
hanslaurentius.nl
English section of website.
Private Skype Sessions with Hans (in English) will become available in September 2017 for those outside The Netherlands and Belgium. Please check the ‘English’ Section on the website for details.
Transcript of this interview.
Discussion of this in interview in the BatGap Community Facebook group.
Interview recorded 8/5/2017.
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump
00:04:20 - Childhood Experiences
00:08:12 - Awakening to the Paradox
00:12:19 - The Concept of Compassion
00:15:47 - Confronting Hiding and Judgments
00:20:03 - Confronting Fears and Beliefs
00:24:02 - The Shocking Element of Spirituality
00:28:32 - The Silence Already Here
00:32:13 - The Value of Persistence and Authenticity
00:36:27 - The Illusion of Separateness
00:40:23 - Kundalini Experiences and the Dangers Involved
00:43:49 - Investigating the Fear of Being Present
00:48:12 - Looking and Feeling Without Judgment
00:52:02 - The Trouble in the Mind
00:56:26 - The Illusion of Awakening
01:00:13 - The Crystal Clear Flipping and Unripe Mangoes
01:04:22 - An Incredible Journey: Relying on Nature and Strangers
01:08:13 - Grumpiness vs. Happiness
01:12:00 - Love and Separateness
01:15:37 - Feeling Through and Letting Go
01:20:13 - Caring for the Environment: Taking Action
01:23:53 - Reflections on the future of humanity
01:27:18 - The State of Being and Letting Go
01:31:19 - The Link between Humility and Creativity
01:35:46 - Music and Creative Energy
01:39:21 - Evidence for Reincarnation
01:43:30 - Living by Beliefs
01:47:09 - The Illusion of Individuality and Learning
01:51:07 - The Illusion of Free Will
01:54:07 - The Illusion of Free Will and Ownership of Thoughts
01:57:58 - Conclusion and Next Episode Announcement
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