I interviewed non-dual teacher Greg Goode this past summer in a studio in Brooklyn.
For those who aren’t aware of the concept of non-duality, it is a word that comes from the traditional sanskrit “advaita” which is literally “not two.” This is how the ancient Hindu philosphers began to describe the true nature of a human being. Their teachings were direct pointers towards what they considered the ultimate goal: the True self.
This tradition continues today. Among other teachers, Greg Goode offers a wealth of his personal knowledge for anyone who’s interested in pursuing their own inquiry into their self-nature. He shared his information freely, and in turn, I freely offer the complete set of 10 videos here for you to explore.
Discusses how self inquiry is like a treasure hunt. Also discusses how all perception is always done by awareness, and how everything experienced is always already awareness. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how during the earlier stages of one’s inquiry, one feels a purpose, and how the closer one gets, the more this sense of purpose dissipates. Self realization recognizes the non-existence of one to whom a purpose could apply. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how the meaning of words isn’t dictated by objects or by social convention, but point to awareness only. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses the particular path of nondual inquiry that Greg traveled. It began in childhood, continued off and on throughout graduate school, and culminated with the encounter with ATMA DARSHAN from Sri Atmananda. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how his sense of the independent existence of physical objects collapsed. Also discusses how physicality serves as a metaphor for all separation, even within one’s own psyche. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how the direct path is largely contemplative, but how realization can also be attained by working with the body or through opening the heart in devotion. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses the various motives one might have for pursuing nondual teachings. Also discusses how nondual teachings have literal and figurative ways of using language. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how direct-path teachings differ from progressive-path teachings, and characterizes nondual realization as “seeing the cover come off” and recognizing what was underneath as having been present all along. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Discusses how enlightenment is not an experienced object, and isn’t transmitted by contact with other people. Also discusses various kinds of samadhi, which are easier in the direct path. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
All films here were produced, filmed, and edited by Roger Ingraham
Conducts an experiment to find the place where Roger’s “I” is located. Illustrated with drawings by Roger. Non-dual teacher, Greg Goode. http://www.heartofnow.com
Filmed by Roger Ingraham