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

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.

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0:00 Intro
1:55 Who Are You, Really?
11:01 When Thoughts Lead You Astray, Being Leads You Within
16:28 Investigating Our True Nature
24:48 Our Inherent Longing For Happiness
28:49 The Steps to Recognize Your True Being
33:10 The Inherent Qualities of Our Awareness
47:39 How the universe separates itself to know itself
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1:01:06 What Love & Happiness Are
1:09:24 The Implication This Has on Morality & How We Experience the World
1:12:22 Relationships as a Container for Growth
1:19:52 The Journey & Experience of Enlightenment
1:26:48 3 Different Types of Meditation
1:33:04 Spiritual Ego & The Pitfalls of Intellectualization
1:42:49 Beyond Suffering: The Meaning of life
1:45:09 What Happens to Our Identity When We Die
1:55:22 How Non-dualism Sees Uniqueness
2:00:15 Properly Relating To Our Emotional Experience
2:07:01 Practices to Embody Your True Self
2:11:15 Embracing the Wholeness of Your Human Experience
2:16:29 The Nature of Our Thoughts
2:23:25 A Reminder: Spirituality is Simple
2:28:03 Conclusion
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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.

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[stevenespinosa]

“What we are looking for is the place we are looking from” ❤

[klh]

Andre is One of the Few Hosts who doesn't get lost in his own Ego and voice, with needing to compete for attention. He let's his guests Shine and offers fantastic conversation. Love both these humans. ❤
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[sheskeila]

Wow I had to stop my work truck during this and just cry I feel like this conversation ignited my spiritual awakening ❤❤❤❤ I am so full of joy right now this love is pouring out of me 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 I cannot thank you two enough!! Aundrey I am so grateful to you you are my favorite podcaster and you have rightfully earned that title ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[RememberingWhoWeAre]

Eckhart Tollle's pointings helped with the recognition of what I am not, what we are not (the ego). 2005-2014. Mooji's pointings helped with the recognition, direct experience, maturing and abiding as who I truly Am. 2014-2024. And now André and Rupert not only describe this slow, continually revealing process that I have experienced, but describe the next step in the process, the unique expression as who I truly am as well as the seeing of the one being in all and every one. I have been experiencing what I refer to as a calling coming forth from the depths of my being to share my own, unique experience of awakening, and this interview has helped me to understand that this is what is happening. And seeing everyone as God or All That is, has been a new practice for me, but seems to be integrating quickly as an abiding state of consciousness. Another lotus petal opens. 💓Thank you!

[MarrkDast]

I’ll just leave this comment here for you, you’re are not mad, you’re not lazy, you’re not alone.. you’re exactly where you need to be.. There’s more life and more love ahead of you..

[capuletca]

This is one of the best interviews on this topic I have ever listened to. Rupert is truly a gem and big props for the interviewer for asking all the right questions!

[RosieSophia]

That voice should be used for audiobooks, it’s so calming.

[bookzdotmedia]

"The highest teaching is silence"

[LennySchoenbach]

I have spent hundreds of hours over the past few years studying Rupert's teachings—through his books, his videos, and conversations with him. This conversation beautifully encapsulated and conveyed all his understanding, so much so that I would say it was my absolute favorite discussion and video. Thank you for that!

Additionally, I find it wonderful to see that Rupert is now reaching so many people. Thank you, André, for this amazing podcast!

[CJTJ]

This has officially become my favorite podcast. Not just for the beautiful content but how it makes me feel! My constant craving for this information gets replenished with each episode. We need these conversations more than ever! I AM.

[llllucia]

This is absolutely the best podcast ever existing in past, present or future. Such a great place to close the door and be in. So much love in it!❤️❤️❤️ Thanks Andre!

[MonicaLopez-seme]

This has been the best podcast i have ever seen about the spiritual path. Literally is a Masterclass on how to self-realized and free yourself as a human being. Every second of this conversation is incredibly valuable and enlightening . The questions André asks are remarkable and the answers so perfect, well explained, understandable and clear. This podcast is such a beautiful dance between these 2 beautiful souls and is full of wisdom, love and super-practical and not lost in philosophy or ideas but truly helpful and clear. One of my favorite podcasts ever. Thanks Rupert and André, you are a gift to humanity ✨🤍

[Swoozy]

Rupert has been my favorite teacher lately, by far. I find myself coming back to his teachings more and more. His ability to articulate these deep truths is second to none.

[jasonbrandow]

I love that this was shared on the same day as the US Election. It’s great with all the ego bickering going on, someone else sees the Truth. Thank you :).

[Laviesestbelle]

I was mind blown and so excited for two days the fact that i had to finish watching this gave me joy.... "Peace and quiet joy are your true nature and you share that being with everyone and everything" .... Wow what a conversation... Hope he comes on again... Need to rewatch this... Pretty flow state stuff... He's been so crucial in my journey... In a hazy drugged mazey state... His words are pointers to peace and God... Rupert Spira is what one should watch and listen if they ever feel too lost on this life thing. Bless you Andre you're an inspiration and actually living my dream haha the last nite of gratitude was so touching ❤

[kamalikabhattacharya]

I have a lot of respect for Rupert Spira. He is extremely humble given the amount of wisdom he carries

[marianadams]

When I began listening to this chat I felt totally lost in the content. About three quarters of the way through I realised that what was being discussed was the same as the understanding I already had in my individual way. The approach was just totally new for me. I am glad I percevered until the end. Thank you 😊

[berfin]

"Do we have any experience that is neither a thought or a perception ?" , wow, Mr Spira looks like being a person who has no empty words said for just to be said. I would like to meet someone like him, thanks to this channel, at least i could have the chance to know about him.

[achillea]

Can't believe as a Brit that I've never heard of Rupert! Really enjoyed this discussion and look forward to digging deeper into his teachings. Thank you Andre.

[BrandonCharpentier]

Rupert Spira is the man. I been enjoying his voice for years and still am. <3