E121 - Rupert Spira: The Essence Of Non-Duality: Ego, Love, Awareness, Death & Happiness

Rupert Spira provides a profound exploration of non-dualism, addressing fundamental questions about our true nature and the essence of existence. Beginning with the inquiry “Who Are You, Really?” Spira guides us through a journey that challenges our habitual thoughts and beliefs, encouraging a deeper connection to our being. He delves into our inherent longing for happiness and the qualities of awareness that shape our experience. As he explains how the universe separates itself to know itself, he highlights the implications for morality and our relationships, viewing them as containers for growth and understanding. Spira also discusses the transformative journey of enlightenment, the different types of meditation, and the potential pitfalls of spiritual ego. This exploration not only sheds light on the nature of thoughts but also offers practical guidance to embody your true self, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking deeper understanding and fulfillment in life. André's Book Recommendations: https://www.knowthyself.one/books___________0:00 Intro1:55 Who Are You, Really?11:01 When Thoughts Lead You Astray, Being Leads You Within16:28 Investigating Our True Nature 24:48 Our Inherent Longing For Happiness28:49 The Steps to Recognize Your True Being33:10 The Inherent Qualities of Our Awareness47:39 How the universe separates itself to know itself 59:32 What Love & Happiness Are1:07:50 The Implication This Has on Morality & How We Experience the World1:10:48 Relationships as a Container for Growth1:18:18 The Journey & Experience of Enlightenment1:25:14 3 Different Types of Meditation1:31:30 Spiritual Ego & The Pitfalls of Intellectualization1:41:15 Beyond Suffering: The Meaning of life1:43:35 What Happens to Our Identity When We Die1:53:48 How Non-dualism Sees Uniqueness1:58:41 Properly Relating To Our Emotional Experience2:05:27 Practices to Embody Your True Self2:09:41 Embracing the Wholeness of Your Human Experience2:14:55 The Nature of Our Thoughts2:21:51 A Reminder: Spirituality is Simple2:26:29 Conclusion___________From an early age Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality. At the age of seventeen he learnt to meditate, and began a twenty-year period of study and practice in the classical Advaita Vedanta tradition under the guidance of Dr. Francis Roles and Shantananda Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of the north of India. During this time he immersed himself in the teachings of P. D. Ouspensky, Krishnamurti, Rumi, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta and Robert Adams, until he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, in 1997. Francis introduced Rupert to the Direct Path teachings of Atmananda Krishna Menon, the Tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism (which he had received from his teacher, Jean Klein), and, more importantly, directly indicated to him the true nature of experience. Rupert lives in the UK and holds regular meetings and retreats in Europe and the USA.Website: https://rupertspira.com___________Know ThyselfInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/Website: https://www.knowthyself.oneClips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ4wglCWTJeWQC0exBalgKgListen to all episodes on Audio: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FSiemtvZrWesGtO2MqTZ4?si=d389c8dee8fa4026Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-thyself/id1633725927André DuqumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/

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