Spiritual Teacher: Rupert Spira

An Introduction to Rupert Spira

Rupert Spira is a British author, speaker, and contemplative teacher, renowned for his profound insights into the nature of consciousness and his life-long exploration of non-duality. Born in 1960, Rupert’s spiritual journey began when as a teenager he had a deep awakening experience that sparked a deep curiosity about the true nature of our reality here on Earth.

With a background in philosophy and a passion for the arts, Rupert’s teachings blend ancient wisdom with modern understanding. His spirituality books, retreats and talks inspire us to explore the nature of our reality and to discover the timeless essence that lies within each of us. Rupert’s teachings emphasize the illusion of separation and the boundless love, oneness and clarity that is our true nature.

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Favourite Rupert Spira Teachings

“The knowledge of our own being is not only the most profound knowledge possible but also the most precious. It is the source of the peace and happiness for which all people long above all else, and is the foundation for the resolution of all conflicts.” Rupert Spira

Rupert Spira teaches the Non-Dual understanding. “Non-duality is the recognition that underlying the multiplicity and diversity of experience there is a single, infinite and indivisible reality, whose nature is pure consciousness, from which all objects and selves derive their apparently independent existence. The recognition of this reality is not only the source of lasting happiness within all people; it is the foundation of peace between individuals, communities and nations, and it must be the basis for any sustainable relationship with the environment.” (Taken from www.rupertspira.com)

Key Rupert Spira Takeaways

We find Spira’s non-dualist view of consciousness fascinating. To us, it makes sense of all the different religions and philosophies by teaching that essentially we are all consciousness expressed in different forms. Spira teaches us that every single thing that exists in the universe and beyond is made of consciousness. It teaches us that we are not our minds or our bodies, we merely use these as tools to perceive – it is our true nature, consciousness, that is aware of these sensory perceptions.

Where to Begin with Rupert Spira

We think watching Rupert explain his thinking and answering questions from others on his YouTube videos is the best way to begin understanding the Non-Dualist approach. He has a series of introductory videos available here on his website which are free to watch: https://rupertspira.com/non-duality

Another excellent way in is to listen to the Rupert Spira Podcast. If you scroll back to the beginning episodes on the podcast, we found episodes 1-9 from 2020 starting with ‘Conversations on…’ a really good starting point as he answers questions from the audience in a way which we found much easier to understand. This is the link to Episode 1.