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Rupert was invited to join the SHINE team and Metropolitan Police staff for a second webinar during which he guides the group through an experiential exploration of the questions – 'What is aware of my experience?', and 'What, or who, am I essentially?' This is followed by a Q&A with the officers, whose daily work often takes them into contact with highly charged, stressful, and demanding situations. SHINE is the service within the London Metropolitan Police set up to foster and maintain the...
Rupert Spira and Zoe Blaskey discuss how mothers can overcome stress and fear by connecting with their deepest self: an ever-present, peaceful awareness. Through practical examples and analogies, they explain how to step back from overwhelming emotions, embrace imperfection, and welcome all experiences. The conversation highlights that true joy is inherent, not externally created, leading to a life of overspilling love and serving the world, naturally influencing children with this profound understanding.
In this latest episode, Rupert takes part in a riveting debate on consciousness with Bernardo Kastrup (scientist) and Christof Koch (neuroscientist), hosted by the Oxford Psychedelic Society. With such a vast scientific and non-dual knowledge between them, this fascinating conversation delves into many aspects of consciousness and the nature of reality, including: awareness and the human mind; phenomenal consciousness; reductionism; idealism; Integrated Information Theory (IIT); meta and artific...
Rupert Spira joins Kimberley Snyder to delve into the core of non-duality: recognizing that peace and happiness are our true nature. They discuss practical methods for integrating this understanding into daily life, including emphasizing the "I Am" amidst activities and embracing difficult emotions without resistance. The conversation also explores how aligning with our true self reduces external desire, helps process buried feelings, and fosters lasting joy independent of circumstances.
In this lecture for The Weekend University, Rupert Spira presents a compelling case for consciousness as the ultimate reality, dispelling myths about matter. He meticulously defines consciousness as pure knowing, exploring its changeless and infinite nature, and uses powerful analogies like dreams and artistic perception to illustrate how universal consciousness manifests the universe. Spira reveals that humanity's deepest struggles arise from our misunderstanding of this non-dual reality.
In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert joins David Chuter from Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine for an eye-opening conversation about finding inner peace and lasting happiness, to mark the publication of Rupert's new book You Are the Happiness You Seek. Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine is a quarterly esoteric magazine published by Watkins Books in London. Like the famous bookshop (established over 100 years ago), the magazine covers a wide range of subjects from contemporary spiri...
Moderated again by host Steve James, Rupert and award-winning poet and author Henry Shukman pick up their discussion from a few months earlier. Here they discuss the practice of art and its connection with spirituality. Amidst sharing observations on one another's artistic evolution, they discuss in depth their respective apprenticeships. At first artistic, then spiritual, the training for both men involved total immersion in traditional forms and, crucially, surrender to a master teacher. They ...
Bernardo Kastrup joins Rupert for a follow-up conversation, with Simon Mundie moderating. This conversation covers several complex topics. It is a deep dive into matters such as the sharing of our being, how to love those who are causing pain and war, infinite consciousness's experience of itself, and much more. Bernardo has two PhDs, one in computer science and another in philosophy. He was employed first at CERN, the European council for nuclear research, where he began working in artificial...
Karl Morris is a highly regarded golf coach, an author of many books, and a podcast host. This conversation with Rupert explores the non-dual perspective on the illusory versus true self and the relevance of this perspective to performance in sport at all levels, to the ability to play 'in the zone', as well as to the inevitable time when sport can no longer be played.
Steve James hosts a conversation between Rupert and Award-winning English poet and author Henry Shukman. Henry and Rupert have much in common, they were both successful artists in the first two decades of their adult life – Henry, with his poetry, and Rupert, as a potter; they are both now spiritual teachers – Henry in the Zen tradition; and Henry grew up in Oxford in the same street where Rupert now lives. With all this in mind, Steve James, who knew them each separately, has brought them toget...
In this episode Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Bernardo Kastrup. Simon opens this wide-ranging and far-reaching dialogue by stating that most people's everyday, ordinary experience is that they are themselves an entity that happens to contain a mind, within a world of entities. The two-hour conversation that follows is all about how this so-called common-sense perspective is, in fact, false. Bernardo has two PhDs, one in computer science and another in philosophy. He ...
Rupert Spira and Jonny Wilkinson delve into the true nature of transformation, emphasizing it as a recognition of our essential self, free from the conditioning of ego, past, and expectations. They discuss "being in the zone" as a state of pure, joyful being, and how a suffering-oriented approach to achievement actually hinders true potential and happiness. The conversation covers overcoming illusory fear, the pitfalls of seeking external fulfillment, and how making our innate being the starting point can lead to a more authentic, balanced, and inspired life, whether in high-stakes sports or daily existence.
In this episode, Rupert speaks with Steve James, aka Guru Viking, who is based in the United States and works globally with elite athletes and performing artists on matters of high-performance as well as spiritual introspection. To frequent listeners of Rupert's podcast conversations, this episode with Steve will likely strike them as a bit different. Rather than being asked at the outset about the topics he generally speaks and writes about, Rupert is invited instead to share about his earlier ...
In their second conversation, Rupert Spira and Mark Vernon delve into non-dual awareness, beginning with William Blake's "Lo, we are one." They explore suffering as a profound pull towards our true nature, and the reinterpretation of death as the shedding of separate identity. The discussion also covers time as a mental construct, the Tantric view of manifestation, and the role of imagination and the erotic in realizing divine union. They conclude by highlighting how myths and even physical craft can serve as guides to deeper participation in reality.
In this episode, Rupert talks to Neil Webster about his new book 'Being Myself', the love we feel for others and the search for happiness. Neil Webster is one half of the duo who host the 'I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha' podcast. In which Neil, and comedian Lee Mack, explore Buddhism, mindfulness and leading a more spiritual life.
Simon Mundie hosts a captivating discussion with actor Jamie Robson and spiritual teacher Rupert Spira, delving into their personal journeys marked by internal disquiet and a universal search for lasting happiness. They explore how suffering can be a catalyst for profound self-discovery and how true artistic expression, whether in acting or spiritual teaching, stems from an effortless state of being, unhindered by external validation or traditional qualifications. The conversation highlights the "depth" of inner understanding as the wellspring of creativity and genuine human connection.
Rupert Spira and Connor Beaton delve into the profound teachings of non-duality, exploring the essential nature of self as infinite consciousness and the illusion of separation. Rupert shares how a personal crisis ignited his search for lasting happiness, which he found to be inherent in our being. They discuss how understanding reality as a single, indivisible whole can transform internal peace and external relationships, moving beyond the societal myth of separation towards love and unity.
Rupert Spira and Mark Vernon delve into the direct path (Advaita Vedanta), contrasting it with traditional methods and explaining its immediate relevance for modern individuals. They explore how our sense of individuality causes suffering but also serves as a portal to our shared, infinite being. The discussion connects these insights to Christian concepts like the Trinity and the resurrection, reinterpreting them through a non-dual lens. They also consider psychotherapy's role in preparing for and integrating this understanding, envisioning a "Copernican revolution" in both personal and societal transformation. The conversation emphasizes that true freedom and happiness are found in realizing our essential, undivided nature, moving beyond mere intellectual comprehension to a full alignment of life.
In this episode, Rupert Spira recites two versions of the poem Hsin Hsin Ming, an ancient Buddhist poem. You can read both Rupert's rendition and Richard B. Clarke's original rendition on the blog section of Rupert's new website, linked below. https://rupertspira.com/non-duality/blog/poetry-prose/hsin-hsin-ming-poem-alternative-rendition
In this episode, Rupert Spira and Piers Thurston talk about how the pandemic has created the opportunity for more people to be curious about the fundamentals of the self. They discuss this curiosity and the seeking of our true being, as well as the relevance of discovering non duality for the business world. Piers Thurston is a founder and director of Making Change Work, an attitude and behaviour change consultancy. He is also the host of the podcast Quality of Mind: Realising Exponential Potent...
In this episode, Rupert Spira and Dr. Kevin W. Reese talk about our essential nature and the dominant belief system of our culture that obscures our understanding of our self. In addition, Rupert offers a guided mediation that explores the Direct Path. Dr. Kevin W. Reese is a healthcare professional who specialises in chronic illness.
In this episode, Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Tom Campbell. They discuss similarities and differences between their understandings of consciousness. Tom Campbell is a former NASA scientist and the author of the My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) trilogy. Simon Mundie is the host of the podcast Don't Tell Me The Score, which uses sport to explore life's bigger questions.
In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Catalin Matei, host of the Generation You podcast. They discuss how to find lasting peace and happiness, beginning with identifying our true nature. Catalin Matei is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Increase Media, a hybrid digital marketing company. His conversations on Generation You address the big challenges faced by humanity in the realms of health, climate, technology and many more.
In this episode, Rupert talks to James Stevenson at the Evolutionary Festival. They discuss Rupert's origins in non-duality, the essential nature of experience, and the direct path to peace and happiness. James Stevenson is a presenter at the Evolutionary Festival, which was held in April. The festival is for all big-picture thinkers, and includes talks and workshops from cutting-edge thinkers and international leaders.
In this episode, Rupert talks to Simon Mundie. They discuss the philosophy of sport, touching on how and why peak sporting performance is characterised by the loss of the separate self, why identifying personally with sporting excellence often leads to an outsized ego, and why Roger Federer is an artist in the truest sense of the word. Simon Mundie is the host of the podcast Don't Tell Me The Score, which uses sport to explore life's bigger questions. This podcast can be listened to via the link...
In this episode, Rupert talks with Henry Fischer and Jaap Sluijter from the Krishnamurti Educational Center in California. Their discussion includes Rupert's meeting Krishnamurti, the relationship between thoughts and awareness, and the John Smith/King Lear metaphor for understanding the illusory separate self. You can find out more about the Krishnamurti Foundation of America via either of the links below. Website: kfa.org Podcast: theimmeasurable.org...
In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Hale Dwoskin about achieving true freedom and inner peace. Their discussion explores the nature of awareness, perception, and letting go. Hale Dwoskin, CEO and Director of Training with Sedona Training Associates, is an international speaker, author, and podcast host.
In this episode, Rupert shares the poem 'Monet Refuses the Operation', by Lisel Mueller. He places the poem into context in the life of the painter Claude Monet, as well as in Mueller's own life, and delves into the themes of perception and illusion that it explores. Lisel Mueller was born in Germany in 1924, and lived most of her life in the US until her death in 2020.
In this episode, in collaboration with SHINE, Rupert talks to police officers currently working for the metropolitan police about their experiences during lockdown, and offers methods of coping with the high stress situations they face daily in their jobs. SHINE wellbeing are a holistic, authentic service, enhancing staff's mental resilience within the Metropolitan police service.
In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Dave Gilbank about alcoholism and addiction from the non-dual perspective. Dave Gilbank is the host of the Here's Tom with the Weather podcast, which focuses on the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve-step programme and the ways that people can conceive a higher power of their own understanding.
