Episode
#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
1:04:18
Published: Sat Jul 24 2021
Description
Rupert Spira a teacher of the Non-Dualism Direct Path, an author and a potter. Non-dualism is a state of consciousness that many contemplative practitioners aim to achieve. A dissolving of a barrier between the observer and the experience, it's incredibly complex but thankfully Rupert is one of the clearest and most direct teachers of non-duality. Today we tackle some of the biggest questions in enlightenment practice, like what are we at our essence? What is consciousness? What does it mean to say that you are the same person that you were 20 years ago? What are we referring to when we say "I"? What happens if you take away everything that we identify with? Sponsors: Get 20% discount & Free Shipping on awesome vegan meals at https://vibrantvegan.co.uk/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on the highest quality CBD Products from Pure Sport at https://puresportcbd.com/modernwisdom (use code: MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Rupert's Books - https://amzn.to/2UZT8sO Check out Rupert's website - https://rupertspira.com/ Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
The transcript contains an advertisement for CBD-infused oils and meal delivery services, both offering a 20% discount with the code "MW20" and shipping worldwide.
00:00 - 04:28 (04:28)
Summary
The transcript contains an advertisement for CBD-infused oils and meal delivery services, both offering a 20% discount with the code "MW20" and shipping worldwide.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The I that knows or is aware of our experiences remains constant throughout our entire lives, however, referring to it as awareness can suggest it is an object rather than a dynamic entity.
04:32 - 15:38 (11:05)
Summary
The I that knows or is aware of our experiences remains constant throughout our entire lives, however, referring to it as awareness can suggest it is an object rather than a dynamic entity.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The non-dual understanding underlies all of the world's great religious and spiritual traditions and can be distilled into two simple phrases: "yes, it" and "no, it."
15:37 - 21:12 (05:34)
Summary
The non-dual understanding underlies all of the world's great religious and spiritual traditions and can be distilled into two simple phrases: "yes, it" and "no, it."
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
Happiness and peace are the innate nature of oneself, and the word peace fits better than happiness because happiness is commonly associated with a fluctuating emotion that alternates with suffering.
21:12 - 25:50 (04:38)
Summary
Happiness and peace are the innate nature of oneself, and the word peace fits better than happiness because happiness is commonly associated with a fluctuating emotion that alternates with suffering.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The belief that happiness and peace can be acquired through objective experiences is what hinders the recognition of it as the very nature of oneself.
25:52 - 30:58 (05:05)
Summary
The belief that happiness and peace can be acquired through objective experiences is what hinders the recognition of it as the very nature of oneself. The idea that we can attain it faster by improving our techniques is a secondary belief that conditions our minds.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The understanding of desire helps to differentiate between desires that lead to true happiness and those that are based on a feeling of lack, leading to temporary fulfillment.
30:58 - 38:22 (07:24)
Summary
The understanding of desire helps to differentiate between desires that lead to true happiness and those that are based on a feeling of lack, leading to temporary fulfillment. While desires based on love and happiness bring contentment, desire based on lack eventually leads to a feeling of emptiness.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
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.
38:24 - 54:35 (16:10)
Summary
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.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The more we are empty of suffering, the more we become sensitive to other people's suffering.
54:36 - 1:01:00 (06:23)
Summary
The more we are empty of suffering, the more we become sensitive to other people's suffering. If we are consumed with our own personal suffering, there's not much room to be empathetic towards others.
Episode#349 - Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker recommends tracing your experience inwards towards yourself rather than tracing your suffering outwards towards external factors.
1:01:00 - 1:04:15 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker recommends tracing your experience inwards towards yourself rather than tracing your suffering outwards towards external factors. She also recommends two books, Being Aware of Being Aware and Being Myself. An advertisement for a discount on a sleep remedy and meal plan is also mentioned.