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Rupert Spira, at The Infinite I Am Conference, begins with a guided meditation on the simple, ever-present experience of being, emphasizing it as our fundamental nature. He then engages in a Q&A session, discussing how to recognize and abide as this infinite awareness amidst daily life, including handling habitual mind patterns. Topics also cover the distinction between the oneness of being and the loneliness of the ego, the understanding of grief as an expression of love, and the different approaches of the direct versus progressive paths to self-realization.
In the fourth episode in the series recorded at Colet House in London, Rupert answers questions about whether it's possible to overdo spiritual practice, why emotional stability is important when investigating our true nature and the relationship between 'I', 'self', and awareness. Also discussed are how our relationships and work may transform as our understanding deepens, the most difficult thing to give up on the path of devotion and why enlightenment is not an experience but simply the recog...
In this episode, Rupert Spira delves into the fundamental principles of non-duality, asserting that reality is one indivisible consciousness. He explains how creation emerges as consciousness seemingly divides itself into subject and object, illustrating this through the dream analogy where the mind localizes itself to perceive a world. The discussion also covers the nature of free will as inherent freedom of consciousness, how awareness knows itself directly without the finite mind, and the experiential truth that all experience unfolds in the eternal "now" and "here," not in time and space.
This is the first episode of two with hosts Aryaan and Emira Arora of the 'Under the Tree' podcast. In this episode, Rupert speaks with actor, musician and composer, Aryaan about the fundamentals of non-duality, the source of suffering in relationships, and what it means to awaken from the dream. They also explore the true nature of love, why many seekers experience a sense of emptiness after self-recognition, what happens after awakening, what it means to become established in your true nature,...
In the third instalment in the series recorded at Colet House in London, Rupert answers questions about the correlation between deep sleep and our experience of death, how consciousness responds to our prayers and communicates with individuals, and why, after awakening, desire diminishes. Also discussed are the causes of the physical responses – of tears and joy – that often occur when entering these gatherings, how compassion fits within the non-dual understanding, and whether there are other w...
This is the second installment in the series of curated conversations from gatherings with Rupert at Colet House in London. The episode begins with a meditation and includes dialogues on how we can understand deep sleep when the finite mind cannot comprehend it, where our attention should go in meditation, and what happens to awareness after the death of the physical body. Other topics include how the recognition of our true nature takes place outside time and space, how, in awakening, nothing d...
Rupert Spira and Federico Faggin, inventor of the microprocessor, explore the crucial intersection of science and spirituality, arguing that consciousness is the ultimate reality and the true subject of science. They delve into Federico's transformative personal experience that revealed consciousness beyond the body, contrasting it with traditional materialistic views. The conversation also addresses why AI cannot be conscious and how a shift in our collective paradigm, from ego-driven beliefs to a recognition of our shared, conscious being, is essential for humanity's future and ethical technology use.
In this episode Rupert speaks with the head of the Vedanta Society of New York, Swami Sarvapriyananda. The dialogue is taken from the Awake in Stillness: The End of Dreaming Conference and is moderated by Bill Free from The Centre for Awakening. The conversation touches on many topics related to Advaita Vedanta, such as the Progressive Path, the Direct Path and the Pathless Path, the process of awakening, and what life is like after realisation. They also discuss free will, seeing the true reali...
This episode features Rupert Spira leading a meditation on the essential nature of being as innate peace and happiness, which is often obscured by entanglement in experience. He engages in dialogues addressing profound personal challenges, including coping with depression, navigating abusive relationships by recognizing shared being, and understanding existential dread through remaining present. The discussion highlights the difference between the 'I am' thought and other thoughts, exploring how to effortlessly embody and return to one's true, infinite self amidst life's complexities.
Rupert Spira, a renowned non-duality teacher, joins André Duqum to explore how self-knowledge is humanity's greatest service, leading to the dissolution of separateness. They delve into accessing direct experience beyond the finite mind, understanding happiness as our true nature, and the transformative power of recognizing our shared being. The conversation also covers the evolution of meditation practices, navigating spiritual ego, and how this understanding impacts emotions, thoughts, and relationships, ultimately fostering a life of quiet joy and love.
In this episode Rupert speaks with founder and CEO of Sounds True, Tami Simon, about how we may realise lasting happiness, whether we should value both being and becoming, and how to remain at peace amidst turmoil. They also discuss Rupert's idea of original ADD (awareness deficit disorder), absolute and relative levels of truth, and the Buddhist phrase 'original face'.
Rupert speaks with the founder of The Weekend University, Niall McKeever. They talk about what non-duality is and how the non-dual understanding can be useful to therapists and their patients in alleviating psychological suffering. They also discuss the reason why certain people end up on the path of spiritual seeking, the paradox of seeking for happiness, the implications of the non-dual understanding on how we engage with the world, and the Direct Path approach to peace and happiness....
In this episode, Rupert speaks with Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra, Dr Christopher Wallis. They discuss the understanding that is at the heart of some of the greatest spiritual traditions, such as Christianity, Sufism, Advaita Vedanta, and Kashmir Shaivism, and how Advaita and Tantra, even though they emphasise different aspects of the understanding, are complementary and contained within each other. They also talk about the importance of translation, how the truth need...
This episode features Rupert Spira and Francis Lucille, moderated by Simon Mundie, delving into their non-dual understanding. They share their individual journeys, including Francis's scientific background and Rupert's challenging relationship with his father, both emphasizing suffering as a catalyst. The conversation explores their deep friendship, the dissolution of hierarchical teacher-student dynamics, and the profound simplicity of realizing universal awareness. They also touch upon the limitations of materialism and the continuous process of aligning one's life with this realization, advocating for a heart-centered engagement with reality over intellectual debate.
In the first episode of the newly titled 'Dialogues on Truth' podcast, Rupert speaks with Nikki Walton from 'GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki'. They discuss the purpose of being, the nature of prayer, and the difference between the thought 'I am' and the experience it refers to. They also explore how we can get back to our essence when we are overwhelmed by experience, and why we often return to sorrow and conflict despite knowing that freedom is available to us at all times. Rupert then concludes ...
In this episode, Rupert talks with Keith Kristich from closerthanbreath.com. After a brief meditation, they discuss the various traditions and teachers Rupert draws upon for his teachings. They also explore the nature of prayer, contemplating how all we ever experience is God's being, along with the practical implications of that understanding. The conversation delves into Rupert's book 'The Heart of Prayer' and concludes with a question-and-answer session.
In his latest podcast episode, on the intersection of science and spirituality, Rupert has a discussion with a group of scientists from UC Santa Barbara. They examine various aspects of non-duality such as how a clearer understanding of the consciousness-only model within the scientific community may give us a deeper understanding of reality and how that can help further scientific discovery and progress. The dialogue also covers topics such as the role of self-enquiry in reducing suffering and ...
This episode features Rupert Spira and Cory Allen delving into non-dual understanding, emphasizing its connection to universal happiness rather than esoteric enlightenment. They clarify that true spiritual realization is not an extraordinary experience but a fundamental recognition of being, accessible to all. The discussion also addresses common misunderstandings, like the fear of detachment, asserting that this understanding fosters a full, active, and harmonious life by integrating self-awareness into daily existence.
In celebration of National Poetry Day in the UK, we invite you to enjoy Rupert's recital of Austrian poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke. The spontaneous and joyful delivery comes in response to a request to comment on the topic of food. The poem is from Rilke's collection 'Sonnets to Orpheus'.
In the latest Rupert Spira Podcast, hosted by Science and Nonduality and moderated by Michael Reiley, Rupert is joined for a second time by Donald Hoffman. Their dialogue offers profound insights into the nature of consciousness and its relationship to reality. Together they propose that the materialist paradigm or the belief that consciousness emerges from the physical world is a flawed model and that consciousness is the fundamental field of reality. Exploring the potential of mathematics, art...
The latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode is an in-depth exploration of the essential self. Rupert and host of the Omega Institute's Dropping In podcast, Cali Alpert, discuss the importance of the non-dual understanding in easing global suffering, why happiness eludes us and why self-knowledge is essential. They also talk about why it is called the direct path, Cali asks Rupert about his spiritual journey, and they discuss how self-enquiry eventually gives way to self-abidance — allowing our innat...
In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode Rupert talks to Hale Dwoskin, author of 'The Sedona Method', about exploring, understanding and reslising the essential self. They start off by discussing the inward-facing path and how the recognition of our essential self as awareness is only a partial liberation from the tyranny of our thoughts and feelings. In order to completely free ourselves from the belief and feeling of separation and the suffering that attends it we also need to recognise the nature...
In the latest Rupert Spira podcast episode on Advaita Vedanta Rupert talks with author, neuroscientist and head of the international Transcendental Meditation organisation in over 100 countries, Dr Tony Nader. The conversation delves deep into the Vedantic perspective on topics such as the nature of ultimate reality, Consciousness, Self and the significance of this understanding in making life better for everyone. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds Rupert and Dr Nader offer listeners differe...
In this episode Rupert and sports coach, Karl Morris, meet for a second conversation on sport and non-duality. They go deeper into topics such as how the non-dual understanding can help enhance performance and enjoyment of sports, what it means to be in the zone and how we can go there more often. They also explore how connecting with Self can help address fear, how removing the focus from outcomes can help us transcend limitations and achieve greater success in sports and how our opponents are ...
In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, moderated by Simon Mundie, Rupert talks with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman about the hard problem of consciousness, using maths to describe reality and whether or not the concept of space-time is doomed. Other topics include questions such as 'Are we closer yet to a theory of everything?', 'Why does the one localise?', 'Is science finally catching up with what the great spiritual traditions have been telling us for centuries?' and 'Does the perennial ph...
In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with Lucas Perry from The Mu Podcast about topics such as the true nature of reality, stages of awakening and the differences between the progressive path and the direct path. They also discuss the moral implications of the non-dual understanding, whether science could use non-dual principles as guidance for creations such as AI and what would be required for world peace.
In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with Laura Coe from The Art of Authenticity on finding peace on the inside and love on the outside. In a delightful conversation they delve into topics such as 'What is love?', 'What is the difference between pleasure and happiness?' and 'Is romantic love different from universal love?'. They also discuss what it means to live an authentic life and explore ways we can find genuine satisfaction in our careers.
In this episode, Rupert talks with Cathy Heller about topics such as Rupert's own search for clarity, the longing to return to being, the basis for authentic relationships, how to meditate, finding lasting happiness and how the idea of manifesting abundance fits into the framework of the non-dual understanding.
In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with the musician Corey Hunter, with whom he released the song 'Love Eternal' earlier this year. Along with discussing the inspiration for the song, this delightful conversation which is filmed at one of Rupert's retreats, goes straight to the heart of the big topics: the reason behind all suffering, the illusion of death and time; the ultimate nature of reality; the true meaning of love; oneness; and the application of the non-dual under...
In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert has a delightfully philosophical conversation with the Oxford Psychedelic Society that delves into many facets of the concept of oneness as the nature of reality, illustrating how we experience it in our daily lives. With the understanding that we are all one — the essence of the non-dual understanding which forms the basis of all major spiritual and religious traditions — how do we reconcile the fact that we share the same being with the appar...
