Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis

A Conversation with Rupert Spira

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Jan 23, 2024
Renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira joins Dr. Christopher Wallis on a conversation delving into their backgrounds in non-dual teachings, the power of contemplative questions, exploring the concept of Bhimarsha, the blind spot as a portal to infinite consciousness, the goddess within the crumba lineage, the fear of being nothing, recognizing pure awareness and the collapse of consciousness, and awakening to true nature.
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ANECDOTE

Rupert Spira's Spiritual Journey

  • Rupert Spira initially explored various traditions like Christianity, Sufism, and Advaita Vedanta.
  • Later, he discovered Tantric Shaivism, but realized these traditions are interconnected, emphasizing different aspects of one whole.
INSIGHT

Interconnectedness of Traditions

  • Different spiritual traditions are not separate entities but interconnected approaches.
  • They emphasize different aspects of the same underlying truth, forming one great tradition.
INSIGHT

Transmission through Experience

  • Francis Lucille introduced Rupert Spira to the direct path and the Tantric approach.
  • These teachings were primarily transmitted through experience, rather than extensive study of ancient texts.
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