Rev Left Radio On Mysticism II: Enlightenment, Non-Duality, & Perennialism
Sep 27, 2024
Dive into the fascinating world of enlightenment and non-duality as the hosts explore mysticism across various spiritual traditions. They discuss how ego and consumer culture interplay with spiritual awakening, and critique the elitism in accessing mystical experiences. The conversation highlights the relevance of perennialism and spiritual ethics, emphasizing that enlightenment should lead to ethical behavior and community engagement. Mystical love and connection are also explored, showcasing how shared experiences can overcome isolation.
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Enlightenment as Non-Dual Awareness
- Enlightenment is the dissolution of the ego-self into a permanent state of non-dual awareness.
- This state transcends subject-object distinction and ego identification, leading to oneness with everything.
God and Non-Duality in Abrahamic Mysticism
- Abrahamic mysticism emphasizes union with God as a form of non-duality.
- This experience involves ego dissolution and becoming one with God's fundamental oneness.
Phenomenology of Enlightenment
- Enlightenment yields abiding peace, contentment, and love from ego dissolution.
- This experience manifests as radical unity with life and the cessation of free will feelings.