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Spiritual Bypassing and the Direct Path

Sunday 12 November 2023

Spiritual Bypassing and Caring for the Planet

A question is asked about spiritual bypassing, specifically with respect to the destruction of the planet. A man says he feels privileged to be at retreat, but his mind is preoccupied with what is his position, and what is real? How do awakening and the destruction of the planet fit together? Rupert addresses the idea of spiritual bypassing, which is often directed towards this kind of teaching. With the appearance of Ramana Maharshi, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Atmananda Krishna Menon, the Direct Path became more prevalent and seemed an avoidance of dealing with worldly affairs. In this teaching, we do bypass the content of experience – because your true nature, the 'I am', is always immediately available. All the world's problems come from the belief in separation.

From event 11 November - 02 December, 2023 Seven-Day Retreat at The Vedanta – 11 to 18 November

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