Modern Wisdom

#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality

Jul 24, 2021

Rupert Spira, a teacher of Non-Dualism and talented potter, shares profound insights into enlightenment and the nature of consciousness. He explores the essence of our identities, questioning who we truly are beneath our labels. Discussions on non-duality reveal how happiness is inherent to all beings, independent of external circumstances. Spira emphasizes the importance of embracing our essential selves, letting go of control, and recognizing our interconnectedness. This journey of self-discovery invites listeners to find true joy within.

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Intro

5min

Understanding Enlightenment and the Essential Self

3min

Embracing Non-Duality and Awareness

9min

Exploring Non-Duality and the Nature of Happiness

13min

Letting Go for True Happiness

10min

Unveiling the True Self

22min

Exploring Non-Duality: Resources and Recommendations

2min

Rupert Spira a teacher of the Non-Dualism Direct Path, an author and a potter.

Non-dualism is a state of consciousness that many contemplative practitioners aim to achieve. A dissolving of a barrier between the observer and the experience, it's incredibly complex but thankfully Rupert is one of the clearest and most direct teachers of non-duality.

Today we tackle some of the biggest questions in enlightenment practice, like what are we at our essence? What is consciousness? What does it mean to say that you are the same person that you were 20 years ago? What are we referring to when we say "I"? What happens if you take away everything that we identify with?

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