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The Self Does Not Need to Be Liberated
How does non-duality account for concepts such as reincarnation and self-liberation? What happens to our being when the body dies? And how can we escape the so-called cycle of death and rebirth?
Rupert says: ‘When the body dies, the being that we essentially are, won’t reincarnate because it was never incarnate, or in the body, in the first place. It won’t reunite with infinite being because it never stood as a separate being apart from infinite being. Your being is God’s being, and there is only infinite being or God’s being.
‘Only something that is bound needs to be liberated. So, look at your self. Not the self that you seem to be - your thoughts, feelings, sensations, and perceptions - but the self that you essentially are, and see if it is bound, or if it needs to be liberated. See if it is endarkened and thus needs to be enlightened. Find that out first and then think about liberation if you need to.’
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*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at the Garrison Institute, 8-15 October 2023. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
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Timestamps:
00:0 Reincarnation
0:39 There Is No Individual Awareness
2:01 Why Does Consciousness Incarnate?
3:18 What Is the Body?
4:43 Self-Liberation
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A Quiet Expression of Love
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A man says he is often told he is not demonstrative enough in his expression of love. But to him, love is simply a feeling of being peaceful. Has he misunderstood something about the nature of love? Rupert says: ‘Love doesn’t have to come with a great ecstatic feeling. In fact, the feeling is not really love itself - it’s the expression of love at the level of the body or the mind. Love might n...
Choosing Between Beliefs and Experience
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In this video about questioning beliefs, we examine the idea that consciousness is limited. For most of us this concept has been reinforced by our culture since infancy - but what happens when we take a closer look? Rupert says: ‘Our culture has breastfed us the idea that consciousness is derived from, located within and limited to our bodies since the day we were born, so that image is profoun...
Does Discipline Stifle a Child’s Sense of Being?
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A mother raises the topic of children and discipline. She wants to know if the act of disciplining a child stifles their innate sense of freedom. Rupert says: ‘Sometimes it’s necessary to discipline or correct children, and by doing that you are not necessarily affecting their sense of being. First, make sure that what you’re doing is not in reaction to the way you were brought up. Next, always...
What Is the Separate Self?
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A man asks for clarity on the subject of the separate self. He says that during meditation the sense of being a separate subject of experience is preventing the peace and serenity of being, which is what initially attracted him to Advaita Vedanta. Rupert says: ‘The separate self is a mixture of the true and only self - being, or being aware - plus the limitations of experience - thoughts, feeli...
Exploring the Impulse to Create Beauty
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In this conversation with an artist, Rupert explores the desire to create something of beauty, drawing from his own experience as a potter. What is this creative impulse that drives artists and creatives, and what can they focus on to be successful in this pursuit? Rupert says: ‘I didn’t want to be a great artist or even make great art, but I knew that beauty was real, that it wasn’t just a ple...
Beliefs Fall Away on Their Own
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A man asks Rupert for advice on letting go of old, limiting beliefs. What can he do to purify the mind and align his thinking with the non-dual understanding? Rupert says: ‘Some religious and spiritual paths are conceived and formulated in terms of a journey, a progression or purification process by which the individual slowly approaches God or the absolute. However, here we don't take that poi...
What Gives Us Our Sense of Identity?
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A man asks for clarity on the subject of the separate self. He says that, during meditation, the sense of being a separate subject of experience is preventing the peace and serenity of being which is what initially attracted him to Advaita Vedanta. Rupert says: ‘The separate self is a mixture of the true and only self - being or being aware - plus the limitations of experience - thoughts, feeli...
Great Performers Transcend the Ego
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This fascinating conversation about performers who transcend the ego is the result of an artist’s question. She wants to align her meditation practice with her art practice because when she is creating art, she finds her truest sense of herself. Rupert says: ‘It’s not that you find yourself - you actually lose your sense of yourself as a person when you’re in the flow of creating your art. You’...
Dialogues on Truth Podcast: Rupert Spira with Francis Lucille Moderated by Simon Mundie
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In this much-anticipated ‘Dialogues on Truth’ podcast episode, author and broadcaster Simon Mundie moderates a delightful conversation with Rupert and Francis Lucille. They discuss a wide range of topics including non-duality, its implications, the similarities and differences between Rupert’s and Francis’s approach, and how their relationship evolved from one of student and teacher to one base...
Guided Meditation: The Essence of Meditation Is to Know Thyself
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In this video, Rupert reminds us that the essence of meditation is to see through the relentless distractions of the content of our experience - thoughts, sensations, perceptions, feelings and so on - in order to see and know our self clearly. He says: ‘Almost all our troubles and difficulties stem from the fact that we have forgotten or overlooked our self. We don’t really forget our self, at ...
Infinite Being Is Everyone’s Most Intimate Experience
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What does Rupert mean when he refers to infinite being or infinite awareness? And how does that relate to the finite self? Rupert says: ‘When I speak about infinite being, I’m not talking about some abstract, metaphysical or philosophical idea. I’m just talking about the simple, ordinary, intimate being that each of us essentially is, which is well within everybody’s experience. That infinite b...
What Is Awakening?
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A woman wants to know if her recent realisation could be called an awakening experience. Also, what can she do to adjust to this new understanding, and how can she ensure that she does not lose herself again? Rupert says: ‘Yes, technically, in the context of the tradition that we explore here, your experience is what is referred to as awakening. But actually, you’ll never hear me use that phras...
Dialogues on Truth Podcast: The Experience ‘I Am’ | Rupert Spira with Nikki Walton
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The first episode of the newly titled Dialogues on Truth podcast is with Nikki Walton, who hosts her own podcast called GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki. Topics include: the purpose of being, the difference between the thought ‘I am’ and the experience it refers to, and the two types of prayer. Rupert and Nikki also explore why, despite knowing that freedom is available to us at all times, we ofte...
Is There Something Prior to Consciousness?
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Is There Something Prior to Consciousness?
What Does the Mind Want?
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What Does the Mind Want?
Exploring Synchronicities
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Exploring Synchronicities
The Shining of Infinite Being
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The Shining of Infinite Being
Dialogues on Truth Podcast: Rupert Spira with Nikki Walton
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Dialogues on Truth Podcast: Rupert Spira with Nikki Walton
What is meant by 'Non-Meditation'?
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What is meant by 'Non-Meditation'?
Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Step
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Humanity’s Next Evolutionary Step
Beginner’s Mind, Already Free
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Beginner’s Mind, Already Free
Healing Trapped Emotions
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Healing Trapped Emotions
There Are Many Appearances, but Only One Reality
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There Are Many Appearances, but Only One Reality
Two Kinds of Prayer
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Two Kinds of Prayer
The World Is Not Made of Matter, It Is Made of Love
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The World Is Not Made of Matter, It Is Made of Love
How Can I Expand the Feeling of Oneness?
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How Can I Expand the Feeling of Oneness?
How Can I Pray Without Ceasing?
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How Can I Pray Without Ceasing?
An Easy Way to Connect with God
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An Easy Way to Connect with God
In The Ultimate Prayer There is no Me
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In The Ultimate Prayer There is no Me

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @experiencesourceself358
    @experiencesourceself358 17 хвилин тому

    Stunning!!!❤❤❤

  • @edgarmorales4476
    @edgarmorales4476 33 хвилини тому

    We have drawn our LIFE and BEING from Consciousness. This is the perfect Consciousness of Loving Intelligence and Intelligent Love. IT is IMPULSES. These IMPULSES are the very basic energy, the MAINSPRING of all existence. This Consciousness is indeed within us, surrounds us, transcends us and can lift us in ever higher strata of spiritual ecstasy and ephemeral perception. This Consciousness is what many call "God," "Allah," "Jehovah," "Infinite Intelligence," "Divine Mind" or "Divine Consciousness," or the "Tao." All these names mean the SOURCE of BEING-the CREATIVE ORIGINS. It is within us and transcends us. But what humankind must fully realize is: that It is of such a high frequency of vibration-so spiritually refined in meaning-that It cannot be drawn into our own human consciousness to make Itself known to us, until we begin to transcend the humanhood and ascend in spiritual perception of Truth. The humanhood is the barrier to Superconsciousness. Only the most systematic and persistent daily attempt to cleanse our human consciousness of negative thoughts and negative behavior, will make it possible for Consciousness to SEEP into our human consciousness bringing us new insight and perceptions. Illumined by new insight and perceptions-our thoughts, words and actions will begin to change. When we SEE things differently, we will begin to ACT differently. Our human consciousness is imperfect. It is fabricated out of selfish egotistical drives. Let not the humanhood resist this valid statement. We are in no way to be blamed for this, because the humanhood is Divinely created in order for Consciousness to separate Itself into individual people. We need our humanhood. It defends us and it draws to us what we need to survive, BUT the humanhood can overwhelmingly force us into behavior which is "sick"-psychologically speaking. We know that the humanhood is the impulse behind all the crime in the world. I would have you know the humanhood impels people into such deep-seated narcissism and self-interest that anyone trying to arouse in such a mind any empathy or sympathy, is sadly blocked. No matter what topic may be raised, inevitably-such egotistical, narcissistic people draw the topic back to themselves-how it affects them, how it concerns them exclusively, positively or negatively. Absorbed self-interest is like a thick dense fabric of consciousness energies sealing off the minds of people of every strata of society in every part of the world. The degree of narcissism varies. Christ and many others tried so hard to make us aware of narcissism because such narcissistic people cannot live in harmony with other people as they are stubbornly incapable of hearing the TRUTH from others. This, as much as the crime, causes misery. Here is an allegory for you. Behold a child playing in a sticky mud pit, making pies, covering himself with mud, enjoying every minute. The mother comes, exhorting her child to come and bathe and get ready to go to a party. The child fiercely resists, crying. Eventually, the mother has her way and her child, freshly groomed with hair shining and clad in smart party clothes enters the hall where the party is being held. The child stares in astonishment. The glorious lights! The brilliant shrubs and flowers! The tables loaded with delicacies, cakes and jellies. And all the presents and games and fun the other children are having. The heart of the child is filled with radiant joy. Laughter begins to well-up and fill its entire being. This is so much better than the mud pit! All the washing and the scrubbing was worth it. How glad the child is that he listened.

  • @yvgshul
    @yvgshul 36 хвилин тому

    eventuali when you stay as i am ...life continue butifelly in here and now...mind relax , no more dream thouts of doing to change relaty or understend this i am or awarness or world....JUST QUET PEACE OF BEEING REMAIN

  • @jeremylangrish3393
    @jeremylangrish3393 44 хвилини тому

    What I don't quite understand is that Rupert says that a body is what a bundles of sensations looks like from a third party point of view through the senses. However when I look at my own throbbing foot I also see what could be called my own body, not a bundle of sensations. Apologies if I have explained my point inadequately...

  • @experiencesourceself358
    @experiencesourceself358 59 хвилин тому

    Wow kudos to Cameron! What a strong strong soul!! Give me tears watching it all the way through - what a powerful soul you are Cameron for choosing this path and find your way back to Self ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @Sandra-hc4vo
    @Sandra-hc4vo 4 години тому

    very nice feeling.

  • @Sandra-hc4vo
    @Sandra-hc4vo 4 години тому

    Beautiful

  • @sanneknigge806
    @sanneknigge806 7 годин тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @hemamalinirs1002
    @hemamalinirs1002 11 годин тому

    Love you Rupert ❤

  • @FdR88
    @FdR88 11 годин тому

    The world is not observed, it is projected, it is not something that is "out there", I don't know how something so obvious is so difficult to understand.

  • @Vinodkumar-dy1hv
    @Vinodkumar-dy1hv 15 годин тому

    But why should consciousness want to experience the world? How can the unqualified consciousness be desirous?

  • @lizsypher9341
    @lizsypher9341 16 годин тому

    New age here

  • @MarkusMutscheller
    @MarkusMutscheller 16 годин тому

    How can you ask consciousness a question? Doesn't any question address the mind only? Tomas is spot on when he says it is a tricky question and meaningless. Sadly, Rupert interrupts him and is not interested in his struggle but tells him to answer his question without referring to his thoughts and feelings. I don't think that is possible. We can sense and experience the limitlessness of consciousness in silence but as soon we communicate this, our mind, thoughts and feelings are engaged. Talking about limitlessness is indeed meaningless because talking happens within a limited mind that can't know what limitlessness means. It is something we can only experience beyond the mind but it can never be expressed accurately within the mind. It is not that Rupert is wrong, but he doesn't manage the student so he experiences the answer he is seeking. This is the difference between a brilliant teacher and a master. A master creates a situation that delivers the answer on a level beyond the mind. Even Rupert has still a lot to learn.

  • @kimulm0619
    @kimulm0619 18 годин тому

    This was a good explanation thanks Rupert. ❤

  • @gireeshneroth7127
    @gireeshneroth7127 19 годин тому

    Consciousness manifests itself into itself.

  • @MarkusMutscheller
    @MarkusMutscheller 19 годин тому

    Nice to see a different side of Rupert, a softer and less intellectual side. Both is needed and cherished.

  • @chadalavadavijayakumar7818
    @chadalavadavijayakumar7818 19 годин тому

    Beautifully explained.... " Knowing " is as explained in Sat Darshanam ( Ullada Narpada) of Bhagwan Sri Ramana Maharishi... Thank you 🙏

  • @estafarr
    @estafarr 20 годин тому

    One without a second...always was always will be.

  • @claudelebel49
    @claudelebel49 20 годин тому

    Too mental for me

  • @Indrast50
    @Indrast50 21 годину тому

  • @gireeshneroth7127
    @gireeshneroth7127 21 годину тому

    It's mind's world.

  • @nancyroche9637
    @nancyroche9637 22 години тому

    Thx for sharing Rupert words. ❤

  • @Aanandlahar
    @Aanandlahar 23 години тому

    *R* - "Enlightenment is just a recognition of what's always there. Do you see 'I am' is always there?" *Westerners* - "Yes!!" *R* - "That's it. You're Enlightened now. Just like me 😊." Sages of India, Middle East, Far East spent decades or multiple lifetimes to touch it. Wish all of them had Rupert to show them the _"ordinariness"_ of Enlightenment.

  • @kamilyassi7170
    @kamilyassi7170 23 години тому

    I've always felt a deep-seated desire to contribute to humanity's grand undertakings, striving to wield influence, unlock the secrets of optimal well-being, and ensure protection. This enduring need for recognition is not driven by vanity or excess but by a profound sense of purpose and identity. Within me, there is an insatiable curiosity to delve into the complexities of human understanding, seeking knowledge that is often reserved for the select few. My aspiration is to embody the wisdom our ancestors fervently wished for us to attain.

    • @MichaelLuisi
      @MichaelLuisi 23 години тому

      It's completely normal to experience these emotions; they are a fundamental part of being human, and you must trust the journey. If you're seeking profound insights, becoming part of the Illuminatus can lead to enlightenment and more. Though it has a mystical reputation, there are genuine ways to join and explore its depths.

    • @kamilyassi7170
      @kamilyassi7170 23 години тому

      Sure thing! "Hmm, so you're saying it's possible to join? I've always thought it was only accessible to people from specific financial backgrounds."

    • @MichaelLuisi
      @MichaelLuisi 23 години тому

      Absolutely, that's intentional; it's the narrative they're pushing. By exploring this further, Radiant Reservation will provide a deeper insight, clearer understanding, and access to exclusive communities.or

    • @MichaelLuisi
      @MichaelLuisi 23 години тому

      Undoubtedly, anyone earnestly seeking true Enlightenment, unfathomable influence, boundless wealth, radiant health and vitality, and the ancient secrets shrouding our world would find themselves irresistibly drawn to the illustrious Illuminatus organization.

    • @kamilyassi7170
      @kamilyassi7170 23 години тому

      That's wonderful! I truly appreciate your recommendation. I've already researched RR and reached out to them immediately.

  • @williamvarado1111
    @williamvarado1111 23 години тому

    What are we referring to when we say: The knowing of it? Good question. The "it" is not there. It does not exist. All that exists is infinite KNOWING. Good talk. Thanks.

  • @TimCCambridge
    @TimCCambridge День тому

    ~ Hi. A great sense of acceptance here. Thanks!

  • @el_unico_cuban_blood8959
    @el_unico_cuban_blood8959 День тому

    💪🥷❤🙏☯️

  • @TheBrakedown
    @TheBrakedown День тому

    I also vote for rock as mediator

  • @allxdup1909
    @allxdup1909 День тому

    I imagine what it would be like to have been in Rupert's "I AM" class in grades 5, 6 & 7 at school. How much less confusion would I have suffered by now at 62 years old? How would my experiences, relationships & creations have differed? I have 5 wonderful adult children & 7 grand children, what impact would my changed trajectory have had on them? I am confident the impact would be both profound & pleasant. Thanks again Rupe'. Good work mate.

  • @hemamalinirs1002
    @hemamalinirs1002 День тому

    Love you Rupert❤, immense gratitude 🙏🙏

  • @mukeshdesai2862
    @mukeshdesai2862 День тому

    6:30. ❤ 7:30. RXXXXX 10:15. 🚩 13:00 👌

  • @AdrianHollington-vm9qz
    @AdrianHollington-vm9qz День тому

    None of this intense self observing is of any use to the great majority of ordinary people just struggling to survive. What have you got to offer to them mr. Spira? Jesus healed the sick and spent time with the poor and the Holy Spirit over 2000 years has transformed people without all this navel gazing. The danger of self absorption seems huge with all this. You need more balance. This is spirituality for the privileged and very few.

    • @zoomby4380
      @zoomby4380 День тому

      @AdrianHollington Jesus Christ was about "Forgiveness" even on the Cross he spoke of Forgiveness. We forgive each other, we forgive to release us, ourselves from behaviours, as to release us from the past. To judge Rupert is to place yourself as superior to him. Rupert promotes peace, God is peace, our True Nature is at Peace. We are that peace, always at Peace. The behaviours of form, activities of form won't disturb The Screen, The screen of life allows the activities to happen.....Rupert reconnect us to our True Nature that always shines in the background. No Doing..Just Being ❤😊❤

    • @adrianhollington6331
      @adrianhollington6331 День тому

      Just more mumbo jumbo

    • @zoomby4380
      @zoomby4380 11 годин тому

      @@adrianhollington6331 opinion about opinion 🤭🤠🥴

  • @malabuha
    @malabuha День тому

    How does a phenomenon ever do anything? Consciousness as a phenomenon of being, doesn't assume anything. It doesn't even create... The closest depiction is things happen because of its presence, in its presence

    • @Bobsbigbuoy
      @Bobsbigbuoy 7 годин тому

      Consciousness as Rupert uses it IS Being. It is not a phenomenon. It is All there is.

    • @malabuha
      @malabuha 3 години тому

      @@Bobsbigbuoy definition of the word phenomenon is fact of appearing, something which appeared and is, being. It's really not an entity with an agenda. If it were so, if consciousness is an entity with an agenda it would mock up a universe, it would not build it from scratch. But there is no agenda, there's just the fact of being. All i'm trying to get to is that the Being is not an individual perspective with ability to push an agenda the way Rupert describes it, it really pokes my ear when he does it 😅 somewhat misleading. Consciousness doesn't forget its own nature. Not even in human form. The universe would collapse the moment that consciousness stopped being what it is. The phenomenon