From Clarity to Chaos and Back Again: Breaking Free from the Spiritual Pendulum
From Clarity to Chaos and Back Again: Breaking Free from the Spiritual Pendulum The spiritual path is not a straight line. It rises in moments of clarity, falls into confusion, rises again with new insight, then sinks once more into suffering. Some days, you feel boundless, as if awakening is just within reach. Other days, […]
How ‘I Am Not the Body’ Became the New Spiritual Denial
“I am not the body.” These words, spoken by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and other Advita texts are repeated in spiritual circles. People say them like a sacred chant. But words, even the wisest ones, can become empty if we rush past their meaning. What did he truly mean? And what are we missing when we […]
Reflections – The Ordinary as a Gateway
This reflection began one morning while I was traveling on the train in Melbourne, somewhere between two nameless stations. As the train hummed beneath me, the carriage was full and silent, as if everyone had agreed to disappear into their own thoughts. I sat there unnoticed, watching life play itself out in fragments. A train […]
The Advaita and Buddhist Traps of Binary Thinking
The Advaita and Buddhist Traps of Binary Thinking Binary thinking splits the world into opposites—true or false, real or unreal, self or no-self. We try to choose between them, but in doing so, we miss the truth: reality is beyond opposites. On the spiritual path, binary thinking tricks us, pretending to offer clarity while keeping […]
Stages of Spiritual Awakening
The journey of spiritual awakening is a winding road with many twists and turns along the way. While there are some common patterns and spiritual awakening stages that many people experience, everyone’s path is unique and unfolds differently. As someone who has walked this path for decades, I can say that the spiritual awakening stages […]
What Is Satsang?
Satsang has been a profound part of my spiritual journey, and I can’t overstate the impact it has had on my personal spiritual growth and transformation. The word “satsang” itself has such a beautiful resonance – derived from the Sanskrit terms “sat” (truth) and “sang” (company or association), it means “being in the company of […]
9 Mistakes On The Path to Enlightenment
During my years as a seeker, I stumbled into numerous spiritual traps. Each time, I thought I was on the right path, only to realize I was led astray by my own misunderstandings and desires. When I began teaching, I saw the same patterns repeat in others. I witnessed sincere seekers making the same mistakes, […]
Memory, Identity & The Past
Memory, Identity & The Past Memory is very crucial for functioning in this world. Without memory it will be very difficult for us to operate effectively in the world. We require past knowledge to carry out our day to day activities. Where is the supermarket located? Have I already bought milk for the week? How […]
22 Zen Quotes On Spiritual Awakening
A few of my favorite Zen quotes which capture the depth of spiritual awakening. If you have any favorite quotes, please feel free to share in the comments section. “Sitting quietly, doing nothing, Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.” Zenrin Kushû ”I have not heard of a single Buddha, past or present,who has […]
Right Action
Life is full of situations which demand actions. We have to respond to situations, and respond correctly. But a seeker is always second guessing…
