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The Essence of Meditation Is to Know Thyself

Thursday 19 January 2023

Self-Consciousness at a Deeper Level

A man asks about self-consciousness, which seems to be at the centre of struggles. Rupert suggests that King Lear, as he goes about the play, can be self-conscious in two ways. One is as King Lear reflecting on himself as a person. However, he can also go deeper and be conscious of himself as John Smith. It is natural to be conscious of ourself, but on the spiritual path we take it deeper. Another name for 'self-inquiry' is to be truly 'self-conscious'.

From event 19 January, 2023 Webinar – Thursday 19th January

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Separate self Nature of consciousness

Distress Over the Separate Self as Illusion

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Distress Over the Separate Self as Illusion

Why Is the Ego Here at All?

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Why Is the Ego Here at All?

Separate Self and Lack

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Separate Self and Lack

Attachment to Foreign Identity

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Attachment to Foreign Identity

If There Are No Others, Where Is the Conflict?

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If There Are No Others, Where Is the Conflict?

Does Knowing Include Biological Sense Perceptions?

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Does Knowing Include Biological Sense Perceptions?

Why Does the Infinite Localise into the Finite?

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Why Does the Infinite Localise into the Finite?

The Fear of the Separate Self

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The Fear of the Separate Self

Intuition and Decision-Making

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Intuition and Decision-Making

Shaking Off the Separate Self

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Shaking Off the Separate Self

Everything Is Fine

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Everything Is Fine