We like to think of travel as movement, a journey from one place to another. But do we ever actually “go” anywhere? No matter how far we venture—whether across the globe or just across town—we always feel like we’re here. The scenery changes, the culture shifts, we may have the thought in our mind that we are … More Space is Not What You Think It Is
Have you ever considered that a centimeter doesn’t actually exist? It’s not something you can hold, point to, or observe independently. A centimeter is a concept, a unit of measurement we use to describe the distance between two points, like the marks on a ruler or the length of a pencil. Without these reference points, … More Time is Not What You Think It Is
Mindfulness is a booming business these days. The evidence is everywhere — an abundance of books, magazines, websites, smartphone apps, classes, and training programs, all intended to turn us on to the many benefits of practicing mindfulness. That’s both a good thing and a bad thing. Or actually, in the language of mindfulness, it’s neither … More On Mindfulness
The only spiritual practice necessary is whatever practice brings our mind to rest. To peace. When that happens, all else falls into place. In a very beautiful way. … More Five characteristics of spiritual awakening (and one that really matters)
There are no moments. Moments are a concept. There is only here, now, and change. All else is concept. All else is thought.
And when that is realized, the next step is this… … More Space and time make room for thought
I came across this wonderful reading of the the Ribhu Gita and wanted to help call attention to it. The content creator is Samaneri Jayasāra, a Buddhist nun who describes her YouTube channel as a place “designed to provide listeners with a range of teachings from great spiritual Masters and to create a meditative mood … More The Ribhu Gita, Chapter 26: Listen, Awake, Realize
Considering the people, places, and objects in our dreams as one substance is a good way to understand this world as one substance. And that is the best way I know to grasp non-duality. … More On Oneness
Ultimately, what do we find? That nothing is really there, it seems. It is, but it isn’t. It’s here, but it’s not. What seems to have substance seems to have no substance at all. … More What do you mean the world is an illusion, not real?
Making Sense of Disparate Teachings The teachings of Yoga seem contradictory to the teachings of non-duality. For those who like to ponder, ask questions, and understand, you’re in for a rough ride if you aim to untangle the two. Here’s the breakdown. The similarity… Yoga is a Sanskrit word that translates as yoke, or union. Advaita is a Sanskrit word that translates as not-two, … More Yoga & Non-duality
What’s true for me may not be truly true. What I mean is there is Truth, and it’s not relative. We may believe whatever we want, yes. We have that freedom and that right, and no one can tell us otherwise. That is true. But that does not mean it’s True. Truth is not just … More Self-Realization or self absorption?
Discovering Nonduality 