In a rare meeting of minds, Gabor Mate asks Adyashanti explore whether there is a predilection for spirituality and expand on passages from Adyashanti’s recent book My Secret Is Silence.  Discussion topics in this episode: The influence of trauma on the spiritual path The need for specialists help Spiritual bypassing The power of silence The relationship between spiritual insight and emotional growth In a rare meeting of minds, Dr. Gabor Maté asks Adyashanti explore whether there is a predilection for spirituality and expand on passages from Adyashanti’s recent book My Secret Is Silence Discussion topics in this episode: The influence of trauma on the spiritual path The need for specialists help Spiritual bypassing The relationship between spiritual insight and emotional growth. Dr. Gabor Maté Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness. The bestselling author of four books published in over thirty languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction. For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver. His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction; When the Body Says No; The Cost of Hidden Stress; Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder; and (with Dr. Gordon Neufeld) Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. His next book, The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture is due out on September 13, 2022. His second next book, Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children is expected in 2023. Gabor is also co-developer of a therapeutic approach, Compassionate Inquiry, now studied by hundreds of therapists, physicians, counselors, and others internationally. More on his books and programs can be found here. https://drgabormate.com Dr. Gabor Maté Adyashanti (whose name means “primordial peace”) is an American-born spiritual teacher who has been teaching for 26 years. His teachings include evening meetings, weekend intensives, silent retreats, live internet broadcasts, and online courses. He has taught throughout the US and also in Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, and Australia. More than 30,000 people in 120 countries are connected to his website through free email subscription. He is the author of eleven books. https://www.adyashanti.org. Find out more at scienceandnonduality.com/podcastReach out to us at podcast@scienceandnonduality.com

Adyashanti, an American-born spiritual teacher dedicated to awakening, shares invaluable insights into navigating the spiritual path. He emphasizes the transformative power of self-inquiry for deeper awareness and personal understanding. The conversation delves into the balance between seeking guidance and trusting one’s intuition. Adyashanti discusses the essential role of teachers in spiritual growth and the need for emotional processing in the journey of awakening. Listeners gain practical techniques for cultivating mindfulness and integrating meditation into daily life.

Adyashanti, a spiritual teacher known for his nondual teachings, discusses the importance of fresh inspiration, the power of intention in awakening, the need to recognize different facets of truth, and the erosion of personal will in spiritual awakening. They also explore building emotional walls, the levels of awakening, and the shift in approach among non-dual teachers regarding language.

In this enlightening conversation, Adyashanti, a renowned spiritual teacher, shares profound insights on navigating the spiritual path through self-inquiry. He discusses how self-inquiry can reveal illusions that block growth and the significance of practicing gratitude in enhancing well-being. Adyashanti emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty in meditation and encourages a playful approach to deepen connections. He challenges listeners to reflect on their spiritual practices while highlighting the need for authenticity over materialism in their journeys.

Please Support The Show with a DonationAdyashanti is a renowned and gifted spiritual teacher. He's written many books, hosts meditation retreats and speaks around the world to large audiences at a time. With such a wide audience, it's amazing that when you experience Adya's teaching, it's as if he's speaking directly to you - to your very heart. Whatever your experience with or preconceived notions of spiritual awakening, allow yourself to re-engage with the idea through this interview. As you turn the inquiry towards yourself this time, you may be surprised, moved and/or transformed by what you find - if you are brutally honest in the process.our inner life. Visit oneyoufeed.net/transform to learn more about our personal transformation program. In This Interview, Adyashanti and I Discuss...Eric's awakening experienceThe awakened state in perpetuityThe shift in perception that happens with awakeningThe paradox of wanting something like awakening yet wanting it stands in the way of having itWill gets you to the cushion and once there, it's important to let go of itDoes one need a spiritual teacher when seeking awakening?The teacher evoking something from vs the teacher giving something to the studentHow people work with unconscious patternsHow you can't not be awakened - even if you don't feel it, it's thereEmotional conflictPaying attention to what's recurring in youAnything that's happened to us that was too big for us to remain conscious while we experienced it, gets trapped in our system - turned into some other emotion or it just gets stuffed and is now just there waiting for you. The universe is now asking, "can you experience this now?"Being fine with being sadLet everything be exactly the way it isHow dealing with life's experiences as they come transforms youA clinched fist vs an open hand metaphor"Let" vs "Let go"If you can't let it go, can you let it beFailure as part of triumphFailing your way through something consciously can cause a sort of transformationWhat it looks like to build a spiritual practiceDaily quiet meditation, Engage in some precise self-inquiry (a wonderment of "being")How spirituality is the direct investigation of YOUR experienceThe only way to get self-inquiry wrong is not to be ruthlessly honest about what's happening in your experienceThe fear of getting something wrongThink of your spiritual teacher kind of like a college professorPlease Support The Show with a DonationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned spiritual teacher Adyashanti discusses his meditation style and journey of awakening with Loch Kelly. They explore the transition from narrative mind to pure awareness, emphasizing the integration of awareness and love in everyday life. Adyashanti's retirement announcement adds significance to this last public interview.

In this enlightening conversation, spiritual teacher Adyashanti shares insights from his latest book, emphasizing the essence of truth at the heart of life. He explores the significance of attention and intention, questioning what truly warrants one's focus. Adyashanti discusses the evolution of happiness and meaning through aging, advocating for finding purpose over mere joy. The dialogue also delves into the unassuming power of small acts of service, the complexities of spiritual awakening, and the importance of authentic inquiry in our lives.

Adyashanti, an acclaimed American spiritual teacher and author, dives into the complexities of spiritual awakening. He shares insights from his book, highlighting how innate competitiveness has shaped his journey. The discussion emphasizes the balance of positive and negative traits and the importance of trust in awakening. Adyashanti distinguishes between fleeting moments of awakening and lasting enlightenment, critiquing the desire for definitive labels. He also explores the connection between spiritual growth and mental health, advocating for compassion in personal journeys.

Join Loch Kelly as he welcomes meditation teacher Adyashanti for a profound discussion on awakening experiences, emphasizing embodiment and love. They explore the transition from narrative mind to pure awareness, integrating awareness and love into everyday life. Adyashanti's retirement announcement adds significance to this dialogue, offering valuable insights into the journey of awakening and various phases encountered along the way.

Adyashanti, a renowned spiritual teacher known for his insights on enlightenment, shares profound ideas on the journey of awakening. He discusses the significance of emptiness and the illusion of the self, revealing how recognizing unity can lead to peace. The transformative power of relinquishing control is explored, showing how this can unlock love and creativity. Adyashanti also emphasizes personal responsibility for change, underscoring the importance of unity and sharing experiences on the path to spiritual realization.