Rupert Spira, a dedicated explorer of reality through the Advaita Vedanta tradition, dives deep into non-dualism. He addresses the profound question of self, urging listeners to connect with their true essence beyond habitual thoughts. Spira explores our innate longing for happiness, the transformative power of love, and the essence of awareness. He also highlights the importance of overcoming the ego for genuine enlightenment and discusses how relationships can catalyze self-discovery, framing our experiences as pathways to recognizing our shared oneness.

Rupert Spira and Bernardo Kastrup engage in a wide-ranging conversation on consciousness, exploring the limitations of science, the nature of reality, and the implications on our experiences. They discuss the concept of consciousness as the foundation of reality and debunk the misconception that a consciousness-only model is nihilistic. The speakers delve into the illusory self, the difference between metaconsciousness and phenomenal consciousness, and the striking resemblance between the brain and the universe's structure. They also discuss dissociative identity disorder, the reduction of suffering, interconnectedness with nature, and evidence for analytical idealism and non-duality in relation to death and psychedelic experiences.

Renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira joins Dr. Christopher Wallis on a conversation delving into their backgrounds in non-dual teachings, the power of contemplative questions, exploring the concept of Bhimarsha, the blind spot as a portal to infinite consciousness, the goddess within the crumba lineage, the fear of being nothing, recognizing pure awareness and the collapse of consciousness, and awakening to true nature.

In this conversation, Rupert Spira, a renowned expert on non-dualism and spiritual self-enquiry, dives deep into the essence of consciousness. He articulates the distinction between awareness and belief, inviting listeners to embrace a singular understanding of reality. Expect insights on the infinite nature of consciousness, the relationship between love and shared existence, and how suffering can awaken us to our true selves. Spira's reflections creatively challenge the boundaries of traditional perception, offering a fresh lens on enlightenment and identity.

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.

Talking points: addiction, culture, history, enlightenment, Zen, purpose, non-duality The ManTalks Podcast has grown exponentially over the last couple years, so for all you newcomers, I like to release a sort of cross-section or "best of" episode to showcase what the podcast is all about—after all, I have talked to some brilliant and varied experts over the years! This time, the themes are the widest ever: addiction and enlightenment. I chose this to demonstrate my love of the scientific and the spiritual—and my constant goal to balance the two. As Albert Einstein said, science without religion is lame, and religion without science is blind. I hope you enjoy. (00:00:00) - Dr. Anne Lembke on defining addiction and the addictive aspects of our modern world(00:17:19) - Dr. Carl Erik Fisher on addiction through history and across cultures, and how society divides addicted people(00:36:53) - Zen Henry Shukman on enlightenment as defined by Zen, his childhood, and his own story of kenshō(00:58:45) - The acclaimed non-duality teacher Rupert Spira discusses the necessity of moving past the myth of separation Full episodes: -Dr. Anna Lembke: https://link.chtbl.com/9IfZ8XzU-Dr. Carl Erik Fisher: https://link.chtbl.com/a53WmGq9-Henry Shukman: https://link.chtbl.com/F7Kdo_05-Rupert Spira: https://link.chtbl.com/F7Kdo_05 Men, join me for an intense, depth-oriented training regimen called the Men's Self-Leadership Program. Customized curriculum, direct work with me, and limited to just 8 men: https://mantalks.com/mslp/ Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/ Check out some free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your Relationship Build brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance and join me today.  Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they’re looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts  | Spotify For more episodes, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rupert is one of the world’s leading teachers on the nondual understanding of consciousness and its application to improving our everyday quality of life. He gives talks internationally and has written several books, including: Being Myself, The Nature of Consciousness, and You Are The Happiness You Seek. In this conversation, you’ll learn: — What the nondual understanding is and how it’s at the core of almost every religious or every spiritual tradition — How understanding this simple idea can transform your felt experience of being in the world; helping you to feel more connected both internally and to everyone and everything in the world around you — The pitfalls of seeking happiness in external things and why this almost always fails — The practical implications of nonduality for the individual and society And more. You can learn more about Rupert’s work by visiting: www.rupertspira.com. --- From an early age, Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality, beginning to meditate at the age of seventeen and studying the teachings of the classical Advaita Vedanta tradition over the next twenty years. In 1997 he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, who introduced him to the Direct Path teachings of Atmananda Krishna Menon and to Jean Klein and the Tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism. More importantly, Francis directly indicated to him the true nature of experience. Rupert lives in the UK and holds regular meetings and retreats in Europe and the US. You can learn more about his work at www.rupertspira.com. 3 Books Rupert Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — You are the Happiness You Seek - Rupert Spira: https://amzn.to/3VmUUhf — Conscious is all - Peter Dziuban: https://amzn.to/3icDxBt — Awareness and Tranquility - William Samuel: https://amzn.to/3Vf1czE

In this episode a man asks if awareness is simply a feedback mechanism of the body; Rupert distinguishes between the conditioned and unconditioned mind; a man asks about the difference between physical and metaphysical experience; and a man asks if our true self can ever be obscured. These dialogues are taken from Rupert Spira’s 5th July 2019 evening meeting in London. For audio and video recordings of the full meeting and the entire library of Rupert Spira’s recordings and publications, as well as information about attending live and streamed events, please visit rupertspira.com.

Exploring the link between materialism, addiction, and nature alienation through non-duality. Insights on living a fulfilled life. Delve into realization beyond sensory perception. Embrace a view of life as a service to nature. Unveil the damaging effects of materialistic culture. Embrace solitude for inner peace. Discern between nature and ego. Align with nature for a well-lived life.

Renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira discusses happiness and guiding people to recognize their true nature as awareness. Topics include the evolution of spirituality, tailored self-discovery techniques, balancing art with spiritual growth, living non-dual teachings, exploring shared essence of 'I', and gratitude for the insightful conversation.