Takuin Minamoto was born on May 24th, 1973. Despite not having an interest in spiritual seeking, on December 1st, 2006, Takuin exploded into a being devoid of search and searcher. This destructive event ended everything other than what was naturally present. It was an 'accident' beyond the touch of structured teachings.
“People have asked about this event and seem to assume that it was a peaceful transition, as if I had cultivated something through time and blissfully 'became the real me,' whatever that means. Still, others think it led to gaining what was desired. But none of that is true.
The realization was an explosion that destroyed everything that came before. Nothing was gained, and everything was lost. There were only sensations, and the perception of things happening.”
After a short period of re-adjustment, Takuin began writing and exploring words that arose from day to day events and meetings with other people. This led to the eventual creation of Takuin.com - Life Beyond the Image. Today, Takuin spends most of his time meeting with others, either in-person or online.
Summary and Transcript of this interview
YouTube Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Awakening at the Sound of a Car Horn
00:04:00 - The Experience of the Car Incident
00:07:20 - Loss of Personal Identity
00:10:19 - The Self as a Tightly Compressed Ball
00:13:48 - The Shift to Vastness
00:17:46 - Writing for Clarity and Self-Expression
00:22:35 - Interest in Exploring the Mind
00:27:32 - The Influence of Bruce Lee and Krishnamurti
00:31:58 - The Unique Expression of Spiritual Awakening
00:36:24 - The Unique Offering of Each Individual
00:40:05 - Social Consequences of Speaking Out
00:43:54 - Awareness of Our Own Functioning
00:48:01 - Levels of Consciousness and Spiritual Progress
00:53:03 - The Paradox of Life
00:57:37 - The Different Stages of Awakening
01:01:44 - Embracing Individuality and Personal Growth
01:05:12 - Transitioning from a Spiritual Teacher
01:08:16 - The Joy of Personal Interaction and Spiritual Gatherings
01:11:04 - Seeking the Truth
01:14:34 - The Nature of Seeking
01:18:04 - The Richness of Human Relationships
01:21:31 - The Unusual Experience of Hearing All Sounds
01:25:01 - A Stage of Transition
01:29:05 - The Unnoticed Changes in a Relationship
01:32:34 - Openness and Inclusivity in Spirituality
01:35:35 - Casual Conversations and Connection
01:39:38 - The Fascination of Various Ways of Expressing Awakening
01:43:41 - The Journey of Enlightenment and Continuous Growth
01:48:00 - The Development of Richness in Awakening
01:51:44 - The Flowering of Life and Evolutionary Unfoldment
01:56:22 - Richard Schooping: Recovering from AIDS through Spiritual Awakening
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