Talk
What Is the Purpose of Human Life?
Spira takes up a direct question on the purpose of human life from a non-dual perspective.
About the teacher
Rupert Spira
Rupert Spira trained for years as a potter before turning fully to teaching, and his background shows in a style that treats ordinary sense experience, such as colour, sound and texture, as material for investigation rather than something to transcend. He draws on the direct-path teachings associated with Jean Klein and Francis Lucille, presented through careful, patient dialogue rather than assertion.
He continues to lead retreats and a substantial online programme, and maintains an active Substack alongside his recorded talks and books such as Being Aware of Being Aware.
“Consciousness is: that which is present and aware.”Rupert Spira
Upcoming events
Meet Rupert Spira in person.
Talks, day programmes and retreats currently listed in the Paths Are Many calendar.
Talks & videos
Watch before you attend.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this teacher in their own words.
Talk
You Are Not Born and You Never Die
One of Spira's most-watched dialogues, on awareness as prior to birth and death.
Listen
Recordings from Rupert Spira.
Talks, guided meditations and podcast conversations, playing from the platform this teacher publishes them on.
Rupert SpiraNon-duality
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Bill Free (The Infinite I Am Conference)
From the podcast Rupert Spira Podcast
Listen on Apple PodcastsRupert SpiraNon-duality
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Rupert SpiraNon-duality
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Rupert SpiraNon-duality
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Path
The wider context.
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Inquiry into awareness
Non-duality
Direct contemplation of awareness, identity and the experience of separation.
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