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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Enlightenment Defined
Enlightenment is the recognition of one's essential being or self.
This involves recognizing aspects of ourselves that are inherent and cannot be taken away.
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Enlightenment as Removal
True enlightenment involves removing the belief that thoughts, feelings, or experiences define us.
It's similar to a computer screen; images change, but the screen remains.
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Persistent Awareness
While thoughts, feelings, and sensations change constantly, awareness remains consistent.
This awareness is what we refer to when we say "I," and it persists throughout life.
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In 'Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnedest Thing,' Jed McKenna presents a unique and uncompromising view of spiritual enlightenment. The book critiques common spiritual practices and the reliance on external authorities, emphasizing the importance of self-inquiry and the technique of spiritual autolysis. McKenna argues that true enlightenment involves questioning all beliefs and assumptions, leading to a state of non-dual awareness. The book is part exposé and part how-to manual, explaining why many seekers fail to achieve enlightenment and how they can break through these barriers.
Being Aware of Being Aware
Being Aware of Being Aware
Rupert Spira
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.
Being Myself
Rupert Spira
Being Myself is a contemplative exploration that delves into the essential nature of our self. It guides readers through meditations to uncover their true nature, revealing that peace and happiness are inherent within. The book is part of The Essence of Meditation Series, which draws from non-dual spiritual traditions to help readers understand their essential being.
The Nature of Consciousness
Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter
Rupert Spira
In *The Nature of Consciousness*, Rupert Spira posits that consciousness is the fundamental reality underlying the apparent duality of mind and matter. The book argues that recognizing this reality is crucial for overcoming existential unhappiness and fostering global peace. It explores how consciousness remains unchanged despite the flux of experiences, offering a path to inherent peace and happiness.
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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