Rupert Spira is a contemporary spiritual teacher, writer, and artist known for his teachings on nonduality and the nature of consciousness. He is widely recognized for his clear and accessible approach to Advaita Vedanta, which is a traditional Indian philosophy emphasizing the unity of the self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman).

Spira's teachings focus on exploring the nature of consciousness and its relationship to experience, perception, and the sense of self. He often uses direct inquiry, guided meditation, and contemplative practices to help individuals recognize their essential nature as pure awareness.

In addition to teaching, Rupert Spira has authored several books, including "The Transparency of Things," "Presence: The Art of Peace and Happiness," and "The Nature of Consciousness." He also conducts retreats, workshops, and online courses worldwide, offering guidance and support to those interested in exploring the nature of reality and the path to inner peace and freedom.

Summary:
Being aware of being aware is the essence of meditation, described as selfinquiry, surrendering to God, or the practice of the presence of God. It is the experience of the self, shining in the midst of all experience.

Highlights:
Being aware of being aware is the highest form of meditation and prayer.
Each tradition gives the experience of being aware a particular name, but the common name is simply “I.”
Being aware of being aware requires no activity of the mind, making it the easiest nonactivity.
To access the experience, ask yourself the question “Am I aware?” and stay with the experience of being aware.
Consciousness freely assumes the form of the finite mind to appear as the world, but matter, mind, and consciousness are not separate substances.
The world is an expansion of consciousness, borrowing its existence from God’s infinite being.
Exploring the nature of the self and the world ultimately leads to the same revelation of the identity of consciousness and existence.
Key Insights
Being aware of being aware is the ultimate form of meditation and prayer, transcending any specific religious or spiritual tradition. It is the direct experience of the self, shining in the midst of all experience.
The common name for the experience of being aware is simply “I,” which is both the divine name and the name of our true self. It is the recognition and attention given by the self to itself.
‍♀ Being aware of being aware is an effortless experience that requires no activity of the mind. Any effort would take us away from this experience. It is the easiest nonactivity, even easier than breathing or blinking.
Consciousness freely assumes the form of the finite mind to appear as the world, but matter, mind, and consciousness are not separate substances. They are different names for the same experience of consciousness.
The world is a manifestation of consciousness, borrowing its apparent existence from God’s infinite being. It is a sacrifice of consciousness, temporarily overlooking its own infinite nature to give birth to the world.
Exploring the nature of the self and the world may initially seem to take us in opposite directions, but ultimately, both explorations lead to the same revelation. Consciousness and existence are identical, and the self and the world are the same.
The experience of being aware of being aware reveals the true nature of reality, where no separate self, object, or world exists. Everything is a modulation or appearance of consciousness, and the only substance present is consciousness itself.

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Some of Rupert’s Books:

The Heart of Prayer: https://amzn.to/4ajV806
You Are the Happiness You Seek: Uncovering the Awareness of Being: https://amzn.to/3VrfPDd
Being Aware of Being Aware: https://amzn.to/3vjVyF5
The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter: https://amzn.to/3x7jxHT
I Am Always I: https://amzn.to/3PpPx0m
Being Myself: https://amzn.to/3wWdiql
A Meditation on I Am: https://amzn.to/3TFjlZg
The Transparency of Things: Contemplating the Nature of Experience: https://amzn.to/3wWpIyK

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