Episode 73: Tami Simon

Rupert Spira's "You Are the Happiness You Seek" offers a practical guide to discovering lasting peace and happiness through self-awareness. The book explores the nature of consciousness and how our inherent being is already complete and sufficient. Spira guides readers to recognize their true nature beyond the fluctuations of emotions and thoughts. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing our inherent peace and joy, rather than seeking it externally. The book encourages readers to shift their focus from 'becoming' to 'being,' ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of their own existence.

Rupert Spira's "Being Aware of Being Aware" offers a concise introduction to his teachings on non-duality. The book centers on the inherent awareness that underlies all experience, emphasizing that this awareness is the true nature of our being. Spira argues that the overlooking of this fundamental awareness is the root cause of suffering. He guides readers toward recognizing this inherent awareness through direct experience, bypassing intellectual understanding. The book's brevity and clarity make it an accessible entry point into Spira's profound teachings on self-realization. It encourages readers to turn their attention inward, discovering the peace and happiness that reside within.