Non-duality · Deep Awake Philosophy
British author and self-described "stand-up philosopher," known for books blending mysticism and philosophy, including The Jesus Mysteries and later "deep awake" work, and for experiential teaching through retreats, podcasts and online courses.
Tim Freke has written and co-written numerous books spanning early scholarly work on Gnostic and pagan mystery traditions (several co-authored with Peter Gandy, including The Jesus Mysteries) to his later "deep awake" approach, which presents spiritual awakening as an ongoing paradoxical inquiry rather than a fixed attainment. He presents himself publicly as a "stand-up philosopher," combining humour with direct, experiential pointing.
He currently teaches through a "Transformative Events" retreat program, an online community, a podcast, and an audio-video "podbook" format. Confirmed 2026 in-person events include a retreat in Costa Rica and "The Soul to Soul Experience" in Glastonbury, UK.
“Science helps us explore the objective mysteries of life. Spirituality helps us explore the subjective mysteries of life.”Tim Freke
Talks, day programmes and retreats currently listed in the Paths Are Many calendar.
Short introductions and longer conversations, to hear this teacher in their own words.
Nearly two hours in which Tim Freke lays out the whole of his position: what he means by soul, what survives of God once science has had its say, and why he thinks the two need not be opposed.
A stage talk arguing that the choice between a materialist and a spiritual account of being human is a false one, and sketching the 'both/and' position he calls being deep awake.
Talks, guided meditations and podcast conversations, playing from the platform this teacher publishes them on.
A two-and-a-half-hour conversation ranging over his Gnostic and Jesus-myth scholarship, the mystery traditions, and how that historical work led him to the deep awake philosophy.
Direct contemplation of awareness, identity and the experience of separation.
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