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The Universe as a Mental Activity
38:24 - 54:35 (16:10)
The universe is the mental activity of the universal consciousness, but to view it directly, the consciousness must localize itself within its own imagination as a separate subject of experience. The finite human mind is a localization of infinite consciousness, like a virtual reality headset.
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Turning away from the content of our experiences can lead to investigating who we really are, and this is the beginning of recognizing our true nature and innate peace and happiness.
38:24 - 40:50 (02:25)
Summary
Turning away from the content of our experiences can lead to investigating who we really are, and this is the beginning of recognizing our true nature and innate peace and happiness. Removing everything temporary or objective from our experience can help us identify our awareness.
ChapterThe Universe as a Mental Activity
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast episode discusses non-duality and its two aspects.
40:53 - 44:13 (03:20)
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This podcast episode discusses non-duality and its two aspects. The first aspect is related to our internal experience, where the nature of our being is happiness. The second aspect is related to our relationship with others and the world, and it highlights that there is a single reality.
ChapterThe Universe as a Mental Activity
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The screen is the unified reality, and the movie is just the appearance or the manifestation.
44:13 - 45:46 (01:32)
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The screen is the unified reality, and the movie is just the appearance or the manifestation. The appearance and reality are not two separate things; all that exists is the latter, the infinite consciousness or awareness.
ChapterThe Universe as a Mental Activity
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The universe is the mental activity of the one mind, and to view this universe, the universal consciousness must localize itself within its own imagination as an apparently separate subject of experience, from whose perspective it views its own activity as an outside world.
45:46 - 49:59 (04:13)
Summary
The universe is the mental activity of the one mind, and to view this universe, the universal consciousness must localize itself within its own imagination as an apparently separate subject of experience, from whose perspective it views its own activity as an outside world.
ChapterThe Universe as a Mental Activity
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human mind can act like a virtual reality headset, limiting our perception of the reality outside of us.
49:59 - 54:35 (04:36)
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The human mind can act like a virtual reality headset, limiting our perception of the reality outside of us. However, there exists a reality beyond our finite minds that is perceived in accordance with our limited perceptions.