Episode 37: Neil Webster

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Elizabeth MeLampy: Forget the Camel 39:33

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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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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Episode 37: Neil Webster

Rupert Spira Podcast

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published vor 3 Jahren

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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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Episode 73: André Duqum 2:27:52

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This discussion with André Duqum from the ‘Know Thyself’ podcast delves deeply into non-duality, different types of meditation, and the essence of our true nature. Rupert also offers practical guidance on how we can cultivate a deeper connection to our true self by challenging habitual beliefs and thoughts, shows us how we can explore being through self-enquiry and explains how our innate longing for happiness shapes our experience.…

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Episode 73: Tami Simon 1:04:11

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In this episode Rupert speaks with founder and CEO of Sounds True, Tami Simon, about how we may realise lasting happiness, whether we should value both being and becoming, and how to remain at peace amidst turmoil. They also discuss Rupert’s idea of original ADD (awareness deficit disorder), absolute and relative levels of truth, and the Buddhist phrase ‘original face’.…

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Episode 72: The Weekend University (second conversation) 1:03:39

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Rupert speaks with the founder of The Weekend University, Niall McKeever. They talk about what non-duality is and how the non-dual understanding can be useful to therapists and their patients in alleviating psychological suffering. They also discuss the reason why certain people end up on the path of spiritual seeking, the paradox of seeking for happiness, the implications of the non-dual understanding on how we engage with the world, and the Direct Path approach to peace and happiness.…

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Episode 71: Deepak Chopra (4th conversation) 37:58

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In this episode Rupert talks again with author Deepak Chopra. They discuss Rupert’s book ‘The Heart of Prayer’ and how it formulates the non-dual understanding in terms of prayer and being. They also examine the Direct Path and its application in exploring consciousness, or being; the experience of ‘I am’; love as the recognition that we share our being with everyone and everything; and the evolving understanding of consciousness as the basis of reality.…

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Episode 70: Dr Christopher Wallis 1:31:45

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In this episode, Rupert speaks with Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra, Dr Christopher Wallis. They discuss the understanding that is at the heart of some of the greatest spiritual traditions, such as Christianity, Sufism, Advaita Vedanta, and Kashmir Shaivism, and how Advaita and Tantra, even though they emphasise different aspects of the understanding, are complementary and contained within each other. They also talk about the importance of translation, how the truth needs to be reformulated by each generation, and how the self that is said to be void, or empty, from the point of view of the finite mind is, in fact, plenitude itself.…

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Episode 69: Francis Lucille (Moderated by Simon Mundie) 1:58:22

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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 based on friendship. They delve into their histories and influences, their different styles and ways of expressing the non-dual understanding, and various aspects of fundamental reality. They also explore enlightenment, the ‘hard problem of consciousness’, and the projection of perfection onto those who are considered to be so-called spiritual teachers. In fact, the two assert that rather than being considered teachers, that people view them as friends sharing truth with friends.…

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Episode 68: Nikki Walton 40:53

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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 overwhelmed by experience, and why we often return to sorrow and conflict despite knowing that freedom is available to us at all times. Rupert then concludes with a guided meditation.…

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Episode 67: Keith Kristich 1:19:23

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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 conversation delves into Rupert’s book ‘The Heart of Prayer’ and concludes with a question-and-answer session.…

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Episode 66: UC Santa Barbara 2:00:16

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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 how that can help further scientific discovery and progress. The dialogue also covers topics such as the role of self-enquiry in reducing suffering and revealing peace and happiness, the dynamics of enlightenment or awakening and how true philosophy must be verifiable and derived from experience.…

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Episode 65: Cory Allen 58:14

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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 framework. Rupert and Cory also discuss how friendship with those who share the non-dual understanding is a safeguard against falling into detachment and de-personalisation, and how this understanding gives us the best possible chance of leading a full, active, harmonious and enjoyable life.…

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Episode 64: Rupert Recites from Rainer Maria Rilke’s Sonnets to Orpheus 1:31

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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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Episode 63: Donald Hoffman (2nd conversation) 1:25:57

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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 emerges from the physical world is a flawed model and that consciousness is the fundamental field of reality. Exploring the potential of mathematics, art, and self-inquiry they discuss how we can transcend the limitations of spacetime and touch upon the transcendent aspects of human existence and they address the importance of integrating personal growth with the recognition of one's true nature. Ultimately, they envision a future where science and spirituality converge, leading to transformative breakthroughs in our understanding of consciousness.…

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Episode 62: Dropping In (Omega Institute) 43:55

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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 direct path, Cali asks Rupert about his spiritual journey, and they discuss how self-enquiry eventually gives way to self-abidance — allowing our innate peace and happiness to shine.…

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Episode 61: Hale Dwoskin (2nd Conversation) 50:19

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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. In order to completely free ourselves from the belief and feeling of separation and the suffering that attends it we also need to recognise the nature of that awareness.…

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Episode 60: Dr. Tony Nader 1:30:26

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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 significance of this understanding in making life better for everyone. Drawing from their diverse backgrounds Rupert and Dr Nader offer listeners different perspectives on the meaning of various aspects of this non-dual tradition as well as explanations of a number of Sanskrit terms.…

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