Archive for July 2024
Is Consciousness Local? A Dialogue
Is Awareness Local? A dialogue with “Zephinanda” (a pseudonym I made up, for cognitive distance and for fun). ~~~ * ~~~ Z = Zephinanda S = Student S: Hi, I have a question. Z: Yes. S: So, I’m pretty new to this, but in this teaching, in nonduality, and, I don’t know, many of…
Read MorePondering the Universality of Truth
Let’s look at the hierarchy – the true hierarchy, not the ones derived from social structures: religion derives from the spiritual, in its historical genesis, and its core of “mystical” truth; spiritual truth springs from the non-dual. So at the top, the absolute top, is what non-duality points to. In the East, they call it Atman.…
Read MoreThe Ending of All Violence
The way to solve violence has been known for thousands of years. Why is it not heard, known or understood? If understood, why not put into practice? How to restore or continue to enjoy, allow to flourish, a harmony and peace in one’s life, and more broadly, in the world? This, we will look into.…
Read MoreThe Fascinating Error of Non-Duality Students: Food, Sex, Money and Truth
It seems to be consistent with modern guru’s or teacher’s behaviors and teachings that liberation or awakening or enlightenment or whatever you want to call it, does not reduce the desire or love of food, money, or sex. (And yes, I’m aware of the distinction made by some teachers of “self realization” or “establishment” versus…
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