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In this podcast series, Rupert Spira explores the non-dual understanding, expressed in different ways. Please subscribe if you would like to be notified whenever new episodes are available. If you would like to find out more about events, publications, and Rupert's archive of recordings, please visit rupertspira.com. Music written and played by Shena Power and recorded by Simon Power.
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In this episode, author and broadcaster Simon Mundie moderates a delightful conversation with Rupert and Francis Lucille. They discuss a wide range of topics including non-duality, its implications, the similarities and differences between Rupert’s and Francis’s approach, and how their relationship evolved from one of student and teacher to one bas…
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In the first episode of the newly titled ‘Dialogues on Truth’ podcast, Rupert speaks with Nikki Walton from ‘GoOD Mornings with CurlyNikki’. They discuss the purpose of being, the nature of prayer, and the difference between the thought ‘I am’ and the experience it refers to. They also explore how we can get back to our essence when we are overwhel…
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In this episode, Rupert talks with Keith Kristich from closerthanbreath.com. After a brief meditation, they discuss the various traditions and teachers Rupert draws upon for his teachings. They also explore the nature of prayer, contemplating how all we ever experience is God’s being, along with the practical implications of that understanding. The…
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In his latest podcast episode, on the intersection of science and spirituality, Rupert has a discussion with a group of scientists from UC Santa Barbara. They examine various aspects of non-duality such as how a clearer understanding of the consciousness-only model within the scientific community may give us a deeper understanding of reality and ho…
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The latest ‘Rupert Spira Podcast’ episode is with Cory Allen from the ‘And Then It Hit Me’ podcast. The discussion covers topics such as why Rupert prefers the term ‘happiness’ over ‘enlightenment’, how someone who is interested in these matters can begin the process of self-realisation and how personality and identity fit within the non-dual frame…
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In celebration of National Poetry Day in the UK, we invite you to enjoy Rupert’s recital of Austrian poet and novelist Rainer Maria Rilke. The spontaneous and joyful delivery comes in response to a request to comment on the topic of food. The poem is from Rilke’s collection ‘Sonnets to Orpheus’.
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In the latest Rupert Spira Podcast, hosted by Science and Nonduality and moderated by Michael Reiley, Rupert is joined for a second time by Donald Hoffman. Their dialogue offers profound insights into the nature of consciousness and its relationship to reality. Together they propose that the materialist paradigm or the belief that consciousness eme…
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The latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode is an in-depth exploration of the essential self. Rupert and host of the Omega Institute’s Dropping In podcast, Cali Alpert, discuss the importance of the non-dual understanding in easing global suffering, why happiness eludes us and why self-knowledge is essential. They also talk about why it is called the d…
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In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode Rupert talks to Hale Dwoskin, author of ‘The Sedona Method’, about exploring, understanding and reslising the essential self. They start off by discussing the inward-facing path and how the recognition of our essential self as awareness is only a partial liberation from the tyranny of our thoughts and feelings. …
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In the latest Rupert Spira podcast episode on Advaita Vedanta Rupert talks with author, neuroscientist and head of the international Transcendental Meditation organisation in over 100 countries, Dr Tony Nader. The conversation delves deep into the Vedantic perspective on topics such as the nature of ultimate reality, Consciousness, Self and the sig…
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In this episode Rupert and sports coach, Karl Morris, meet for a second conversation on sport and non-duality. They go deeper into topics such as how the non-dual understanding can help enhance performance and enjoyment of sports, what it means to be in the zone and how we can go there more often. They also explore how connecting with Self can help…
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In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, moderated by Simon Mundie, Rupert talks with cognitive scientist Donald Hoffman about the hard problem of consciousness, using maths to describe reality and whether or not the concept of space-time is doomed. Other topics include questions such as ‘Are we closer yet to a theory of everything?’, ‘Why does the on…
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In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with Lucas Perry from The Mu Podcast about topics such as the true nature of reality, stages of awakening and the differences between the progressive path and the direct path. They also discuss the moral implications of the non-dual understanding, whether science could use non-dual principles as gu…
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In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with Laura Coe from The Art of Authenticity on finding peace on the inside and love on the outside. In a delightful conversation they delve into topics such as ‘What is love?’, ‘What is the difference between pleasure and happiness?’ and ‘Is romantic love different from universal love?’. They also …
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In this Rupert Spira Podcast episode with Deepak Chopra, happiness is the main subject of discussion. What can we do to attain it and alleviate our suffering? How can we transform painful emotions so that we too can experience Ananda — the joy of existence we all long for? Also in this episode, Rupert gives us three steps to deal with painful emoti…
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In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert talks with the musician Corey Hunter, with whom he released the song 'Love Eternal' earlier this year. Along with discussing the inspiration for the song, this delightful conversation which is filmed at one of Rupert's retreats, goes straight to the heart of the big topics: the reason behind all s…
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In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert has a delightfully philosophical conversation with the Oxford Psychedelic Society that delves into many facets of the concept of oneness as the nature of reality, illustrating how we experience it in our daily lives. With the understanding that we are all one — the essence of the non-dual understa…
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Rupert was invited to join the SHINE team and Metropolitan Police staff for a second webinar during which he guides the group through an experiential exploration of the questions – ‘What is aware of my experience?’, and ‘What, or who, am I essentially?’ This is followed by a Q&A with the officers, whose daily work often takes them into contact with…
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In this latest episode, Rupert takes part in a riveting debate on consciousness with Bernardo Kastrup (scientist) and Christof Koch (neuroscientist), hosted by the Oxford Psychedelic Society. With such a vast scientific and non-dual knowledge between them, this fascinating conversation delves into many aspects of consciousness and the nature of rea…
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In this latest episode, Rupert talks with Kimberley Snyder from The Feel Good Podcast about awakening to the innate peace of your true self. This delightful conversation touches on many common topics discussed in spiritual circles today, such as: the ego; forgiveness; how to deal with big emotions; desire; suffering; facing the emptiness inside; th…
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In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert presents a fascinating lecture on 'Non-duality and the Nature of Consciousness' for The Weekend University as part of their 'A Day On Consciousness' event in January, 2022. During the talk, Rupert delves into all facets of consciousness and the nature of reality, giving the listener a truly felt s…
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In this latest Rupert Spira Podcast episode, Rupert joins David Chuter from Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine for an eye-opening conversation about finding inner peace and lasting happiness, to mark the publication of Rupert's new book You Are the Happiness You Seek. Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine is a quarterly esoteric magazine published by Wa…
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Moderated again by host Steve James, Rupert and award-winning poet and author Henry Shukman pick up their discussion from a few months earlier. Here they discuss the practice of art and its connection with spirituality. Amidst sharing observations on one another’s artistic evolution, they discuss in depth their respective apprenticeships. At first …
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​​Bernardo Kastrup joins Rupert for a follow-up conversation, with Simon Mundie moderating. This conversation covers several complex topics. It is a deep dive into matters such as the sharing of our being, how to love those who are causing pain and war, infinite consciousness’s experience of itself, and much more. Bernardo has two PhDs, one in comp…
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Karl Morris is a highly regarded golf coach, an author of many books, and a podcast host. This conversation with Rupert explores the non-dual perspective on the illusory versus true self and the relevance of this perspective to performance in sport at all levels, to the ability to play ‘in the zone’, as well as to the inevitable time when sport can…
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Steve James hosts a conversation between Rupert and Award-winning English poet and author Henry Shukman. Henry and Rupert have much in common, they were both successful artists in the first two decades of their adult life – Henry, with his poetry, and Rupert, as a potter; they are both now spiritual teachers – Henry in the Zen tradition; and Henry …
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In this episode Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Bernardo Kastrup. Simon opens this wide-ranging and far-reaching dialogue by stating that most people’s everyday, ordinary experience is that they are themselves an entity that happens to contain a mind, within a world of entities. The two-hour conversation that follows is a…
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What do the highest achievers do when they can’t achieve anymore? How do they deal with it? Jonny Wilkinson, a professional rugby star, whose sporting prowess could not have been higher at the peak of his career, has found the integrity and courage to face this question head-on. He has acknowledged that emergence from a mental health crisis has led…
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In this episode, Rupert speaks with Steve James, aka Guru Viking, who is based in the United States and works globally with elite athletes and performing artists on matters of high-performance as well as spiritual introspection. To frequent listeners of Rupert’s podcast conversations, this episode with Steve will likely strike them as a bit differe…
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Rupert Spira and Mark Vernon met for a second conversation, beginning with one of William Blake’s great exclamations of nondual awareness: “Awake! awake O sleeper of the land of shadows, wake! expand! I am in you and you in me, mutual in love divine I am not a God afar off, I am a brother and friend; Within your bosoms I reside, and you reside in m…
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In this episode, Rupert talks to Neil Webster about his new book 'Being Myself', the love we feel for others and the search for happiness. Neil Webster is one half of the duo who host the 'I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha' podcast. In which Neil, and comedian Lee Mack, explore Buddhism, mindfulness and leading a more spiritual life.…
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In this episode, Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Jamie Robson. They discuss artistic expression and spirituality, how true creativity flows effortlessly and joyfully when we are coming from awareness – that is, being, not doing. Jamie Robson is an award-winning European actor. His quality performances have drawn praise fr…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira talks to Connor Beaton, host of the ManTalks Podcast. They explore the nature of time, the beauty of simple awareness, and the great spiritual traditions of the world. Connor Beaton is a philosopher and podcast host. In 2014 he founded ManTalks, a community and podcast for men looking to expand and deepen their sense o…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira recites two versions of the poem Hsin Hsin Ming, an ancient Buddhist poem. You can read both Rupert's rendition and Richard B. Clarke's original rendition on the blog section of Rupert's new website, linked below. https://rupertspira.com/non-duality/blog/poetry-prose/hsin-hsin-ming-poem-alternative-rendition…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira and Piers Thurston talk about how the pandemic has created the opportunity for more people to be curious about the fundamentals of the self. They discuss this curiosity and the seeking of our true being, as well as the relevance of discovering non duality for the business world. Piers Thurston is a founder and director…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira and Dr. Kevin W. Reese talk about our essential nature and the dominant belief system of our culture that obscures our understanding of our self. In addition, Rupert offers a guided mediation that explores the Direct Path. Dr. Kevin W. Reese is a healthcare professional who specialises in chronic illness.…
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In this episode, Simon Mundie hosts a conversation between Rupert Spira and Tom Campbell. They discuss similarities and differences between their understandings of consciousness. Tom Campbell is a former NASA scientist and the author of the My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) trilogy. Simon Mundie is the host of the podcast Don't Tell Me The Score, w…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Catalin Matei, host of the Generation You podcast. They discuss how to find lasting peace and happiness, beginning with identifying our true nature. Catalin Matei is an entrepreneur and the CEO of Increase Media, a hybrid digital marketing company. His conversations on Generation You address the big challeng…
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In this episode, Rupert talks to James Stevenson at the Evolutionary Festival. They discuss Rupert's origins in non-duality, the essential nature of experience, and the direct path to peace and happiness. James Stevenson is a presenter at the Evolutionary Festival, which was held in April. The festival is for all big-picture thinkers, and includes …
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In this episode, Rupert talks to Simon Mundie. They discuss the philosophy of sport, touching on how and why peak sporting performance is characterised by the loss of the separate self, why identifying personally with sporting excellence often leads to an outsized ego, and why Roger Federer is an artist in the truest sense of the word. Simon Mundie…
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In this episode, Rupert talks with Henry Fischer and Jaap Sluijter from the Krishnamurti Educational Center in California. Their discussion includes Rupert's meeting Krishnamurti, the relationship between thoughts and awareness, and the John Smith/King Lear metaphor for understanding the illusory separate self. You can find out more about the Krish…
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In this episode, Rupert shares the poem 'Monet Refuses the Operation', by Lisel Mueller. He places the poem into context in the life of the painter Claude Monet, as well as in Mueller’s own life, and delves into the themes of perception and illusion that it explores. Lisel Mueller was born in Germany in 1924, and lived most of her life in the US un…
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In this episode, in collaboration with SHINE, Rupert talks to police officers currently working for the metropolitan police about their experiences during lockdown, and offers methods of coping with the high stress situations they face daily in their jobs. SHINE wellbeing are a holistic, authentic service, enhancing staff's mental resilience within…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Dave Gilbank about alcoholism and addiction from the non-dual perspective. Dave Gilbank is the host of the Here’s Tom with the Weather podcast, which focuses on the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve-step programme and the ways that people can conceive a higher power of their own understanding.…
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In this episode, Rupert Spira talks with Mark Matousek about moving beyond self-consciousness. They talk about the Direct Path being the path for our age, discuss misconceptions about non-duality, and explore how one may recognise the nature of one’s being. Mark Matousek is an award-winning author, teacher and speaker. He is also the founder of The…
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