Rupert Spira - Enlightenment, Happiness & Non-Duality

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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?
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Defining Enlightenment
04:34 Our Past Selves
07:55 What is Awareness?
11:19 The Nature of Happiness
19:12 Are Peace and Happiness the Same?
23:10 What Impedes Happiness?
34:57 An Activity to Re-centre
37:29 The Essence of Non-Duality
44:39 The Finite Mind and Infinity
49:31 Lessons Learned from Rupert’s Life
55:13 Rupert’s Advice to Seekers of Happiness
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@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын

Yes team. Here’s the timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:25 Defining Enlightenment 04:34 Our Past Selves 07:55 What is Awareness? 11:19 The Nature of Happiness 19:12 Are Peace and Happiness the Same? 23:10 What Impedes Happiness? 34:57 An Activity to Re-centre 37:29 The Essence of Non-Duality 44:39 The Finite Mind and Infinity 49:31 Lessons Learned from Rupert’s Life 55:13 Rupert’s Advice to Seekers of Happiness

@deadfresh5 2 жыл бұрын

Needed this today

@dayelu6028 2 жыл бұрын

12:56 Why happiness be the substrate we grow out of? From evolution psychology point of view, if you are constantly in a blissful state, then you wouldn't have the motivation to do anything. You would simply be washed out of evolution competition. In Why Buddhism is True, robert wright wrote about this wonderfully

@lilithschwarzermond7342 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Chris!

@jamesthomas1244 2 жыл бұрын

I too have a small problem with the word: happiness. The glimpses I have experienced with our true-self are indescribably pure, aware-presence that is nonjudgmental of any emotion that may arise be it happiness or sadness. It's all semantics I guess. Bottomless-peace I feel is a closer description....but no words can genuinely describe it.

@tubelessno1 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful

@llsspp 2 жыл бұрын

Someone recommended Rupert Spira to me about 9 years ago on the middle of a crowded dance floor. Met the man in Oxford a few years later. He helped me more than most on the continual search for the self. He has such a lucid clarity to his presence, I highly recommend watching some of the clips on his channel. Thanks for this!

@meenaiyer2994 2 жыл бұрын

You met Rupert ! Wow you’re lucky.

@linggg1541 2 жыл бұрын

Wow..what dance floor were you on to meet such an " enlightened " guy?!..I usually met drunked men!😁

@jilllewis7236 2 жыл бұрын

Lucid clarity!

@claresmith9261 2 жыл бұрын

I would also like to recommend the work of Byron Katie... through questioning our thoughts we find peace and an end to suffering, I live my life mostly with joy, laughter acceptance and peace more than I ever could have imagined... it’s really all so incredibly simple

@marccas10 2 жыл бұрын

That is the weirdest chat up line?

@ayofrtho7014 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad rupert is getting more recognition 😭 he deserves the world ❤

@higheryibes4430 Жыл бұрын

Ikr!! I am so happy.😃😃

@j.karsch5432 11 ай бұрын

he is the world.

@dochclfvegan2123 3 ай бұрын

And the world deserves him!

@anilareddy9099 2 жыл бұрын

MORE OF RUPERT PLEASE. HE'S BEEN THE ABSOLUTE BEST IN MY LIFE. MORE PEOPLE NEED TO SEE HIM!!!

@nameeralaraji1223 10 ай бұрын

I find that I need to continually keep listening to Rupert ... His message is so simple yet so profound that it needs reinforcing by repetition

@squares748 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, spent the last 8 weeks consuming Eckart Tolle and this is the first I’ve seen of Robert. As an ex-Athiest I am loving the start of my new journey so far.

@bulgarianenglishpropertytr3555 Жыл бұрын

just finished watching Eckhart's google talk. Good luck with your journey

@patriciamoore51 10 ай бұрын

Love

@Jide-bq9yf 7 ай бұрын

He’s the most lucid western explainer of consciousness I’ve come across .Most proponents need more two hours on a podcast at least , invariably tying themselves in knots and going over their elaboration again and again .By the first five minutes you get where he is going .

@batadamhuman2053 2 жыл бұрын

Happiness is Peace in motion, Peace is Happiness at rest 💜🎶

@dougdecarlo7844 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding interview. One of the best awakening videos I've seen. Ever. And I've been following spiritual teachings for 10 years. Chris, your pointed and beautifully crafted questions brought out the core of the core -- the very Essence -- of spiritual awakening and the non-dual understanding from Rupert Spira, one of the clearest Wayshowers of our time.

@user-rj8pp1qq2n Ай бұрын

This is my first time in this channel and I have to say that I loved this interview so much! I enjoy listening to all of Rupert's teachings, but what I was also impressed about was the ability of you Chris to ask such good questions! You are an amazing interviewer, all the best with your podcast and channel, thank you! Much love ❤

@annieodowd6066 9 ай бұрын

His eyes shine with love- thank you for this beautiful conversation

@roxana6354 2 жыл бұрын

I found Rupert Spira just 2 weeks ago and I can darely says he is second Ramana Maharshi explains the things simply to understand . Thank you Rupert and thank you for sharing this video❤️❤️❤️

@lioneye108 8 ай бұрын

That's amazing you got Rupert Spira on

@lesadelisi9385 18 күн бұрын

This is one of the clearest descriptions of non-duality I’ve heard. Nice job, Rupert!

@bilimoriafirdaus Ай бұрын

Rupert is a perennial fountain of wisdom!🙏🧡

@patrickokeeffe4787 Жыл бұрын

I know this was uploaded a year ago, but I only just came across this. I love Rupert's clear teaching and he has a calming voice. You did a great interview and you have an infectious smile, Chris. Thanks for sharing.

@shadracpierre3456 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Rupert is the only teacher, I really vibe with, thanks 🙏🏿😢

@nocosa Жыл бұрын

The only real teacher is our essence.

@gavcharlton 2 жыл бұрын

One thing you can always give rupert praise for is giving these talks as direct as possible for the listener to understand what he means, where others may use their intelect in a way that other can't relate to what they are saying.. and like rupert said creates a linguistic barrier.. This man can cut years off the seeking for the "I"

@ritalewis1021 2 жыл бұрын

Love this guy. Thank you for such good interviews and interesting guests. Your thought process works like mine ,makes me feel I am not alone.

@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын

You're among friends x

@natashabakaeva8975 8 ай бұрын

Rupert is the best, who explains so difficult topics

@anthonyjohnson1294 Жыл бұрын

Great, concise questions, Chris. Keeping the focus where it belongs: on Rupert's ideas. Unlike other interviewers who imagine we tune in to see them.

@martynspooner5822 2 жыл бұрын

What a great guest, I love the way you cover so much ground on so many varied subjects. Thanks a lot for the all the brilliant content which hopefully I am learning from.

@susanjurcic2207 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Mr Spira you are making a massive impact and difference in the world...We need your wisdom and knowledge of the truth. what a special lovely man 👍🤗👏🙏

@larzhillbot1443 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the Clearest Rupert Spira pointings Ever

@benjapeterson6132 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris and Rupert for these interview!!!!! Our true nature is Happiness.

@dorsol Жыл бұрын

I personally like using the word ‘tranquility’.

@loriandrade5759 4 ай бұрын

Very good questions and answers ❤ pause, sit down and ask who is the one who is suffering, it is I, who is this I!

@mindfulnessasia1082 Жыл бұрын

It is so crucial that we know our real identity, eternal spiritual beings. That we need spiritual happiness to feel complete. And that spiritual happiness is very different to fleeting material pleasure that we can experience with our senses and in our mind.

@db-333 2 жыл бұрын

Most noble teacher , huge gratitude for this man

@jxeh1442 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this Chris, cheers

@gentlemani85 2 жыл бұрын

This man is a great gift

@spiritguided655 2 жыл бұрын

I just came across this channel and it is so good, I’m now a subscriber. Excellent discussion with RS. Well done Chris. 🇮🇪

@moonlight-cj2cv 2 ай бұрын

he is teaching the exact truth , the reality🙏👍

@foxdenham Жыл бұрын

Another great podcast bonny lad. He's a genuine soul with a very poignant message. Great questioning and insights on your part too. Thank you.

@mariagladysgonzalezdiaz9866 2 күн бұрын

I would replace happiness for everlasting love. Because there's nothing that makes me more complete than to love and be loved.. Love is the nature of our being.

@mMark65 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite teacher! Love you Rupert

Ай бұрын

wonderful interview 🙏🏽 Congratulations to all of you who understands ❤

@adm58 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and enlightening discussion Chris and Rupert. Thanks for your work on this and for sharing.

@ChrisWillx 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it 🙏

@justinlangille5409 Жыл бұрын

Superb interview, Chris! I've watched your interview-dialogues before, and this was a special treat with Rupert Spira. Your interview with Rupert and the awesome dialogue between you is a great gift to our world culture! Looking forward to more. Peace!

@user-ei9vv4ql7k 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you both. Thank you Rhonda Byrnes for The Greatest Secret which lead to my awareness and opened up my world to teachers and videos like this. My gratitude is beyond words

@tosvarsan5727 Жыл бұрын

Chris it made me so happy to discover that a youtuber of your calibre interviewed a man like Rupert. I hope that you'll continue with other great contemporary masters like adishanti and Angelo diLullo. Spread the word, spread the word...

@robphipps9662 4 ай бұрын

*Adyashanti (assuming that's who you meant?)

@krivoli86 2 жыл бұрын

Just Wow this interview! Great questions, wise and inspiring guest. Thanks

@alone15151 2 жыл бұрын

Utterly love Rupert, the analogy of the movie screen really came from Ramana Maharishi. Letting go of who we think we are and resting in the awareness of it is the whole lesson. Btw, love the term God's eye view 🙂....and Chris, you're an excellent interviewer asking thought provoking questions, I'm impressed, which usually doesn't happen.

@2msvalkyrie529 2 жыл бұрын

Everything this con artist says is plagiarized from earlier normally Indian / Eastern sources. Luckily there is no shortage of Rubes who are quite happy to listen to this type of meaningless drivel..

@noahshinneman5459 2 жыл бұрын

@@2msvalkyrie529 so interesting. Sounds like you have some experience with this yourself. I would just say we all have a way to synthesize information - it’s neither right or wrong is it? He’s just popular right now and his message makes sense for some folks. Don’t make us Rubes if we listen, does it?

@mahvash2811 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rupert and thank you for sharing this video ❤

@BravoTassia 2 жыл бұрын

I’m loving this so much

@davidoneill7627 2 жыл бұрын

Explanations,descriptions,questions are very entertaining to the intellect,but like a menu will never satisfy your hunger,the answers we seek can be discovered in the beautiful realm of the heart.All the great philosophers of the past have said Know Thyself,know,feel,and enjoy this gift of all gifts,the simple coming and going of this breath,which is my ticket to the greatest show on Earth.💚

@2msvalkyrie529 2 жыл бұрын

Homer Simpson said : Life sucks ; then you die " ! More profound than anything this conman has to tell us.

@christopherarmitage1030 2 жыл бұрын

The section An Activity to Re-centre (34:57) is awesome and makes for a great mediation activity. Thanks Chris!

@forscherr2 2 жыл бұрын

The dream analogy is very interesting... it always reminds me of psychedelic experiences, a common characteristic of which is that felt sense of unity and connectedness to everything. And what's so weird about that altered state of consciousness that it leaves one with the impression of being more real than our normal waking state, although a psychedelic experience is just a tiny fragment of our whole experience. When we wake from a dream it's different, we feel like the dream-world was less real than the normal waking state.

@animesh7296 Жыл бұрын

Read "Madukya Upanishad" to fully understand dream analogy. It is the original source of this analogy.

@benmackenzie Жыл бұрын

At 19:50 I was braced for Rupert to dunk off your assist with the "happiness is peace in motion" quote from Yvan Amar

@djdroogie 8 ай бұрын

Feeling this deeply ❤

@XtianHRodriguez 2 ай бұрын

Amazing interview. I didn’t know Chris, and his questions where so smart and focused on following the ideas of Rupert. Clear, generous, smart. Thanks a lot, from Argentina. ❤

@Element7271 11 ай бұрын

First twenty minutes in I have had to pause and just marvel at a master class unbelievably promising Rupert thank you

@johnpaulmcdonald6911 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing content Chris 💯, keep up the amazing work bruther ... ☯️

@levlevin182 4 ай бұрын

He's talking about the constant within change. Be happy!

@mathrodite Жыл бұрын

Great interview. Content is just right to introduce the philosophy to another person. Rupert has thousands of videos on YT, but I was looking for one that would give a balanced simple summary.

@audiolivroscomdoen6883 9 ай бұрын

Wordlless. Simply marvelous. Thank you .

@tomwardmethod9363 Жыл бұрын

Great interview! thanks Chris & Rupert ❤✌️

@sparkely1122 Жыл бұрын

This man's wisdom saved my life. I'm cured from illness they said we're incurable! I love you Rupert 💝

@22222murray 2 жыл бұрын

I would be interested in hearing Rupert address dreams that come from the Self, as has happened in Scripture. Dreams as a directive from the Divine and one's calling to revealing something larger as seen in the Dream Story.

@kellroy1778 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview Chris👍

@ganazby Ай бұрын

Nisargadatta said that: “peace is happiness at rest.”

@champabandaranayake2185 Ай бұрын

GREAT discussion. Thanks

@kt9495 2 жыл бұрын

When Rupert said “Because it just is” in response to happiness being our natural state, it gave me pause. And I thought, we come out crying. It’s the first thing we do. Perhaps that ties into the nature of reality on Earth. It’s been said that Love is our natural state by those that have touched it, here and on the “other side”, as reported by NDE’ers. It seems one of the eternal questions of humanity is why is there so much suffering? I admire and respect Spira, and these are great questions being asked. But someone I care for deeply once said “Why ask questions to things you can’t answer?” I always remind myself of how much there is to not know, and that reminds me not to take it all so seriously.

@mrmensa1096 7 ай бұрын

Agree - wise words. Take what ressonates with you, or regard with a "that's interesting" mindset. Peace.

@alyysssaa 2 ай бұрын

I know this is way into the future that I'm seeing this, but I always liked the quote, "as our circle of knowledge expands, so does the circumference of darkness surrounding it." Just like the nature of everything on earth as a physical plane of perceived duality, wisdom is not just about learning truth, but also learning how much you don't know which leads to a peaceful surrender and humility to embody throughout life here. Kind of a similar idea to "the fool thinks he knows everything, but the wise knows he knows nothing." Rather than seeing things as suffering and prospering, I find the teachings that point to the world energetically as very helpful. That nothing is good or bad, it's moreso the polarity of absorption and reflection as expressions of light energy (since we are in a world of light perception.) Too much for a KZfaq comment but I recommend listening to people like Robert Edward Grant if you're interested!

@robertp.wainman4094 2 жыл бұрын

I recently heard David Eagleman on BBC R4's 'A Life Scientific' - who seemed to be saying something very similar to Rupert.

@imagine9033 2 жыл бұрын

Very good interview

@bardoteachings 11 ай бұрын

Rupert is too nice))

@HarryDry 2 жыл бұрын

i know nothing about this stuff. thought this was a very good intro. cheers chaps

@rowdojo5956 2 жыл бұрын

acknowledging that is the first step

@JonasAnandaKristiansson 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Harry.. This is the beginning of the True Life our friend! Nonduality is the way and the life :)

@lisaq787 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job at 31:26 of articulating the question about fear/lack motivation. I could tell you were trying to unearth the answer for a bit before hand, but it wasn't quite connecting. Reminds me of Cranium when you have to hum a song and it's like, why can't they tell what the song is..lol

@SkoolNerds 2 жыл бұрын

This is great!!!! Wow.

@jocelynhenkel4 8 ай бұрын

His guest is fun to watch as well!

@michaellabate4574 11 ай бұрын

Great interview, well done. Liked and subscribed.

@megiMove 2 жыл бұрын

Peace in motion is Hapiness ❤😍

@mftaves 2 жыл бұрын

The name we used to call happiness, maybe it’s pleasure. Not the real happiness, peace that has no oppositions. Pleasure is dual. Changes to suffering. Maybe happiness never changes.

@TheGeetha1950 10 ай бұрын

Simply wonderfull

@benjapeterson6132 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kathrynphillips3710 2 жыл бұрын

we are the continuous bright shining sun and never the weather 💗🙏💗

@imagine9033 2 жыл бұрын

Very good. Cheers

@GeorgetaBlanaru 20 күн бұрын

Briliant! ❤

@ransetruman2984 2 жыл бұрын

Good God Thank You For This

@YouTubeTryingToBeTwiter31581 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm... Interesting interview. While I wouldn't agree or perhaps wouldn't want to live in such state described by Mr. Spira, I have to say that I very much enjoyed listening to this conversation. And while nonduality may not work for me I hope others find it useful in their lives.

@mavrosyvannah Жыл бұрын

The second dimension is entirely dual, polarity. The eighth dimension is entirely dual, polarity. The second governs electricity. The eighth governs paradox.

@martynspooner5822 2 жыл бұрын

There seems to be so many people on this non duality trip of late. I am sure they all understand the concept on an intellectual basis but I often wonder how many of them have genuinely awakened. We all have to live in the real world and the whole concept must be much more difficult for those who live in abject poverty or in a war zone etc. It is indeed a mystery, for myself anyways, but who knows what tomorrow brings.

@Bolden47 2 жыл бұрын

Completely understand where you’re coming from. It seems like a majority of these people are intelligent and are good at understanding theories or concepts.. but when it comes to spirituality or enlightenment.. they’ve never actually experienced it themselves. They are just good at talking about it conceptually.

@martynspooner5822 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bolden47 Yeah that is my feeling, just seems strange there is suddenly hundreds of Ramana Maharshi s about since the Web took off.

@Bolden47 2 жыл бұрын

@@Miguel-ex6mf hard to explain ina KZfaq comment. But implementing what you learn about yourself or spirituality in actual life on a daily basis and pursuing infinite growth in all aspects of ones character and existence. Always asking why you feel a certain way or why you make the decisions you make. Always asking what the fundamental nature or process is things are. Never ending curiosity and exploration of ideas and concepts. Always searching to understand God and consciousness. A lot of people like to learn about spirituality and philosophy and regurgitate things because there’s a persons and image they are after.

@martynspooner5822 2 жыл бұрын

@@Miguel-ex6mf Sorry friend, I have no idea it is beyond me.

@mozy106 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bolden47 How do you know that such people have never experienced enlightenment and are just good at talking about? what are some obvious signs?

@MXF11 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!

@chelseysmith6805 9 ай бұрын

The book is “Spiritual Enlightenment: The Damnest Thing”. What McKenna didn’t make mention of is why the physical realm exists. He figured out it is an illusion. This is what Abraham-Hicks lays out: we are focused in a physical body for the joyful, sensory experience of it. We create our illusion based on perceptions. You can use your focus to see what you want to see and get more of it. Happiness is your natural state and when you maintain your happiness intentionally, all physical manifestations on that vibration are inevitable.

@wattaura7621 9 ай бұрын

So would you recommend Abraham Hicks next after this understanding that I Am awareness? If so, care to elaborate on why.🤔

@threestars2164 6 ай бұрын

What "illusion"? What authority does this fellow mckeena have? What authority do "abraham-hicks" have?

@russellfeecrouch6136 9 ай бұрын

We are the subject rather than the object. It’s a fascinating take on the nature of reality. This pov also put us in the drivers seat on the ride of birth and death….

@johnb8854 9 ай бұрын

*Happiness is found, when "AWARENESS" becomes "SELF-AWARE"...*

@robertleslie5741 8 ай бұрын

This reminds me of the parable of the women at the well. If we have a thirst for happiness, we will be thirsty again if the joy doesn't come from our essence or spirit.

@chelseysmith6805 9 ай бұрын

Peace is a stillness like a meditation, no focus. Happiness is a feeling you get only when you’re focused (creating). That’s why it feels like movement. Energy is flowing faster in happiness.

@just-a-note2705 2 жыл бұрын

I understand very well the confusion around the word happiness: Like Rupert said himself: people want all kind of things, relationships, a good job, etc because they want to be happy. So happiness is linked to the world of form and is clearly not the nature of who we are. I would use the word 'joy' because this is not linked to any object, thought, emotion, activity etc. For me joy an peace are the nature of who I am, not happiness. But what are words ... only a shadow of what we truly want to express.

@tanakaren1822 Ай бұрын

Rupert often uses the word joy, rather than happiness, yet uses the later as that's the common term moat folks use & relate to.

@rogelio100147 9 ай бұрын

Speaking in religious terms, what is understood by enlightenment or achieving that PEACE and HAPPINESS is a GRACE that is given to us not in a mechanical way after practices,meditations,prayers and desires to achieve it, but I would almost say "miraculously" from above (UNIVERSAL CONSCIOUSNESS). That is why only some people, usually mystics and some people from the East, have achieved that GRACE. The rest of us human beings have to continue to desire it and investigate it and be lucky enough to receive that GRACE at some point in our existence.

@minhacontaize Жыл бұрын

For me, happiness is the feeling nothing is lacking.

@FirstPersonHood 11 ай бұрын

Let it go

@DavidDW Жыл бұрын

Are you saying that your inherent happiness is predicated on a subscription Chris? Happy to help!

@SARVX_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great. 🙏🏻✨

@deborahcambria3005 4 ай бұрын

I understand exactly ❤

@Bolden47 2 жыл бұрын

Joy is permanent and a mindset.. happiness is fleeting and an experiential emotion.

@hblackmond1 8 ай бұрын

Happiness isn’t an “emotion”, happiness is a state of mind, which can be accessed regardless of what I believe is happening outside of me. Either God is the source of my happiness or something I believe is outside of me is the source.

@Uradamus 2 жыл бұрын

To the point made about always inhabiting a character in dreams. That hasn't always been my experience. I've often had all sorts of dreams where I am just an outside disembodied observer; even in some cases where there was clearly a character that was supposed to represent me. It is pretty common for me to view dreams as if I was watching a movie unfold without ever directly being involved in any way with what is going on.

@ingridborate1064 2 жыл бұрын

Namaste

@jeffxbishop 7 ай бұрын

Nice 🙏

@wayofspinoza2471 9 ай бұрын

Meditation though a wonderful peaceful and enlightening experience is not enough, and not lasting. Meditation will not change your character because your character is comprised of beliefs, habits, programming, and conditioned behaviors. Meditation plus knowing thyself will improve your life.