Non duality discussion thread

[Mr H]

Thought we could start a thread for those interested in the topic so we can explore the topic together and gain greater understanding

 

 

A great resource for the teachings of Ramana Maharshi if you are new to the topic.

 

https://m.youtube.com/@medicineofone1564

Edited November 2, 2023 by Mr H

[Campion]

Good idea for a thread. I've listened to some modern nondual (neo-advaita) teachers like Rupert Spira, Jim Newman and Tony Parsons. Ramana Maharshi crops up in discussions, was he a common link to the modern movement? Also I can see pockets of nonduality in many other traditions, but using different vocabulary. 

[Mr H]

12 hours ago, Campion said:

Good idea for a thread. I've listened to some modern nondual (neo-advaita) teachers like Rupert Spira, Jim Newman and Tony Parsons. Ramana Maharshi crops up in discussions, was he a common link to the modern movement? Also I can see pockets of nonduality in many other traditions, but using different vocabulary. 

Hi Campion.

 

So I should first declare that I am no expert at all on this topic. It is of interest....

 

From what I understand, he was the guy that brought it out into the west. And I believe the branch formed from his teachings is called Neo Advaita. 

 

Well I say brought it. He didn't go anywhere. People started to hear about this beautiful enlightened man and travelled to see him.

 

Yeah I used see Rupert in London. For me he is great because he has more an artist's mind, rather than a scientific mind, so I get what he says. If you are more technically minded then his teacher Francis Lucille might be worth checking out, former chemist I believe. He is very precise and to the point. Where as Rupert likes to explain with stories and uses the thorn to remove a thorn approach, I.e. he will tell you something at one stage if your understanding then potentially contradict himself as your understanding expands...

 

Yes I've also noticed it to even in Christianity. I think because it's more philosophy.