In this final podcast of the year host, Barbara Denempont invites all listeners to a short clip from Gangaji on the invitation to fall into yourself. She invites us to think about “Falling into yourself is really the same as surrendering to yourself. It is a surrender to what you don’t know about yourself.” Let’s listen as she explains…
In this 6 minute video, Rupert Spira explains that “surrender” is actually a natural condition of awareness and that awareness is constantly surrendering everything. Great perspective on the concept of surrendering.
In this interesting 5 minute video, Gangaji speaks about how we try to keep peace and freedom, or the things we like about ourselves, and try to change what we don’t like. She examines what is underneath our desire to change or keep anything, the freedom that is life—naturally, effortlessly, changelessly. Let’s listen to what she has to say…
In this quick five minute video, Jeff Foster reminds us that much of the pain we go through is caused by abandoning ourselves in the greatest time of need, or as he calls it, “The Land of Powerlessness”. Let’s listen to this empowering little reminder…
Eckhart Tolle discusses how the concept of time hinders the awakening process, emphasizing the importance of being present in the moment. He explains that many meditators mistakenly aim for a future state of enlightenment, which actually obstructs their spiritual growth. Eckhart Tolle clarifies that the true purpose of meditation is to be present, not to achieve a future condition. He invites listeners to become aware of Being and sense perceptions without mental commentary, facilitating a shift from conditioning to pure awareness.
In this very inspiring 14 minute audio, Gangaji explains that the human desire for understanding is powerful. We naturally want to understand where we fit in or how best to fix a problem. Understanding satisfies particular needs in our daily life, but on the spiritual path, is understanding enough? Gangaji addresses the crucial difference between realization and understanding that transforms our life experience.
Many spiritual seekers hope to realize a “quiet mind”. What is actually possible given the stream of thoughts that go through our minds every day? In this 20 minute audio, Gangaji speaks to the life-changing opportunity to “overhear your stories” and stop following any thought no matter how elevated or mundane the thought is. Let’s join in…
Here is a well produced 13 minute biography of Nisargadatta Maharaj. Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj (April 17, 1897 – September 8, 1981) was an Indian Spiritual Teacher and philosopher of Advaita. His book, I Am That – summarises his Advaita philosophy through the many talks with devotees, here is his story…
Our spiritual discovery of the absolute truth of one’s being can be turned into a hiding place, where we ignore harsh realities and deny the cruelest aspects of our shared humanity. Ignorance is not “bliss.” Rather, it is the root of all suffering. In this powerful monologue delivered in 1999, Gangaji shares that the end of ignorance and our willingness to be all is the “gold of self-realization.”
In this nine minute audio clip, Jeff Foster talks about life before and after the recognition of non-duality. Jeff demystifies enlightenment and points to a love that’s always present amidst every appearance of life.
When we step onto the spiritual path, often we hope to transcend our fears. Our fear of death and loss can drive a lack of compassion and perpetuate our unnecessary suffering. Gangaji encourages us to meet our fear, not avoid it. In a moment of giving up control and simply being undeniably flawed, mortal, and very human, we can rest in the peace of who we are.
We have all had moments in our life when we feel that the present moment is just unbearable. In this great 8 minute video, Jeff Foster helps us understand what is truly going on during those times and what you can do about it. Let’s listen carefully and bookmark this video to watch when this happens to you…
This short 4 minute video from Jeff Foster is a beautiful reminder that we are not our thoughts about ourselves and that we are like a mirror which only reflects the beauty and perfection which is always emanating out of “Source”.
In this super short 3 minute reminder, Jeff Foster reads out his poem, “Let Yourself Rest.” Most of our lives is about go, go, go and Jeff reminds us that we need not be in constant motion and that you are enough, simply in your being. Let’s listen in…
In this silent, yet revealing video of a conversation describing his true nature, Nisargadatta responds to questions about “himself” and his relationship to the apparent world around him.
A man who is terminally ill and has sought treatment to no avail, asks if his interest in self-enquiry is for the body, and if the body is mind, is illness a neurosis. Rupert suggests that his interest in self-enquiry is to find happiness, to return to his true nature, otherwise known as ‘die before you die.’
Here you will find a well produced four minute video of quotes and wisdom from Nisargadatta Maharaj, one of the greatest modern day masters and Jnani.
In this 10 minute video, we find 57 quotes from Nisargadatta Maharaj which points to his core teachings. Nothing is needed other than the simple truths revealed in these quotes to reach the highest knowledge and understanding of who we truly are. You may need to keep the “pause” button handy as some of these quotes change a bit too fast ?
In this wisdom filled 8 minute video, a man asks why consciousness creates manifestation at all. Let’s listen as Rupert responds…
In this 9 minute video, a woman asks if the study of astrology reinforces the ego. Rupert replies that the desire to study astrology arises from the same place as the desire to discover our true nature, and to understand who we really are.
In this 7 minute video from Jeff Foster, a young spiritual teacher from England, we explore a different way of looking at the “negative” thoughts and feelings we try to get rid of. Many teachers speak of “letting go” of these thoughts and feelings but Jeff expresses a different way of looking at them which seems more natural and in line with our true nature.
In this quick 3 minute audio, Adyashanti explains that when we finally see EVERYTHING as God, we are seeing life from an enlightened perspective. What does it mean to live the enlightened perspective? Adyashanti explores manifesting it and bringing it forth in your daily life. Let’s listen…
This 8 minute video is Chapter 2 of an amazing documentary called “Rays of the Absolute”. This is a true treasure for any fan or follower of Nisargadatta Maharaj. In this particular chapter, we visit with Vijay Sawant a trustee and a disciple of Maharaj. He shares some of the most precious words personally addressed to him by Maharaj.
In this important 9 minute video, a man asks Rupert to elaborate on the body as the perceived, not the perceiver, and asks how the body is the agency for experiencing manifestation. Let’s listen to Rupert’s response…
In this 9 minute clip, Adyashanti invites us to authentically embody our awakening by being fully grounded in our connection to the realities of life. As we contemplate our lives, we can ask ourselves how we can allow our awakening to authentically inform our way of being in everything we do.
In this wisdom filled 7 minute video, Adyashanti explains that Being FULLY present is essence of being spiritually awake. He goes on to explain that this can not be done with the mind because being fully present is something that the mind can not do because its very nature is to focus on the past or the future. Let’s listen to Adyashanti’s recommendation for this…
In this wonderful 10 minute video from Rupert, a woman asks about extending actions that come from love to the public realm. This clip has been taken from Rupert’s retreat in Amsterdam, Spring 2019…
In this inspired 9 minute video, a woman found it difficult to relate to a meditation on a recent YouTube video because she felt it was more for the mind. She asks Rupert for a more heart-centered meditation, so that she can connect more with her feelings than her thoughts. Let’s watch as Rupert leads her in a heart-centered way of self-enquiry…
In this lovely 5 minute video, Adyashanti explains that the world of experience has a very powerful magnetic attraction but that we must learn to let life be, let what happens… happen, and find out what remains. This is one way to experience our true nature…
In this lovely 4 minute video, a man asks Rupert to recommend meditations or practices to further the deepening of his understanding. Let’s listen to Rupert’s suggestions…
