Archive for November, 2009

Home – a film of our planet

“Home” is a film about the human story, understood from the sky downward. There is a raw sincerity  to the voice of the film. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, to avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth’s climate. This places our generation with a great challenge. “Home” strikes a clear note in my heart, and after watching it, I immediately enacted serious shifts in my buying habits, energy habits, and approach to packaging & trash. I recommend others to watch it and spread the film. Click on the picture below to see the film on Youtube.

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“Home” is a free film, a non-profit film, funded by generous corporate support.

Here is the film’s Youtube Channel page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU&feature=player_embedded
Here is a site you can go to after watching to learn more and get involved: http://www.goodplanet.org/en/


Non-duality & Truth – 6-10

I interviewed non-dual teacher Greg Goode this past summer. He freely offered a wealth of his personal knowledge for anyone who’s interested in pursuing their own inquiry into their self-nature. What a joy!

There are 10 total videos. Below are the last six videos, following my August post of the first four.
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Greg’s Path of Self-Realization

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

The Collapse of Physicality

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

Self-Realization through Body-Work or the Path of Devotion

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

Literal and Figurative Language

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

Progressive and Direct-Path Teachings

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

Presuppositions about Enlightenment; Forms of Samadhi

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
Filmed by Roger Ingraham