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Being Is Prior to Everything

Sunday 02 July 2023

Self-Enquiry Need Not Become Mechanical

A man describes his struggle with daydreaming and asks about the book 'I Am That' and self-enquiry. Rupert suggests he not ask 'Who am I?' over and over again because it becomes mechanical. There are other questions such as 'What is aware?', 'What is consistently present?' and 'Who was I before I was born?' The answer is non-verbal. Nor is saying 'I am not my thoughts' enough.

From event 30 June - 31 July, 2023 The Essence of Meditation – Online Weekend Retreat at Home

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