In this new volume of The Essence of Mediation series, Rupert Spira explores non-duality through the lens of devotional prayer.
Rupert Spira Books
March 13, 1960
Rupert Spira has long been captivated by the fundamental nature of reality and the practice of meditation. His spiritual journey involved dedicated study and practice within the Advaita Vedanta tradition, guided by esteemed teachers. He delved deeply into profound philosophical concepts, eventually being introduced to the Direct Path through the teachings of Atmananda Krishna Menon and the traditions of Kashmir Shaivism. His work focuses on revealing the true nature of experience, sharing these insights through meetings and retreats.
Transparency of Things
- 243 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The Transparency of Things calls us to look clearly at the nature of experience, without any attempt to change it.
Our self, aware presence, knows no resistance to any appearance and, as such, is happiness itself; like the empty space of a room, it cannot be disturbed and is, therefore, peace itself; like this page, it is intimately one with whatever appears on it and is thus love itself; and like water that is not affected by the shape of a wave, it is freedom
The Nature of Consciousness
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Co-published with New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA.
The transparency of things: contemplating the nature of experience
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
The purpose of Rupert's book is to look clearly and simply at the nature of experience, without any attempt to change it. A series of contemplations lead us gently but directly to see that our essential nature is neither a body nor a mind. It is the conscious Presence that is aware of this current experience. As such it is nothing that can be experienced as an object and yet it is undeniably present. However, these contemplations go much further than this. As we take our stand knowingly as this conscious Presence that we always already are, and reconsider the objects of the body, mind and world, we find that they do not simply appear to this Presence, they appear within it. And further exploration reveals that they do not simply appear within this Presence but as this Presence. Finally we are led to see that it is in fact this very Presence itself that takes the shape of our experience from moment to moment whilst always remaining only itself. We see that our experience is and has only ever been one seamless totality with no separate entities or objects anywhere to be found.
The Light of Pure Knowing
Thirty Meditations on the Essence of Non-Duality
- 2 volumes
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Being Myself (Large Print 16 Pt Edition)
- 116 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Following in the footsteps of Being Aware of Being Aware, Being Myself marks the second addition to renowned spiritual teacher Rupert Spira's The Essence of Meditation Series. In this transformational work, Spira further delves into the nature of consciousness, self-awareness, and what it means to be human.
A Meditation on I Am [Standard Large Print 16 Pt Edition]
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The book presents contemplative prose poetry aimed at guiding readers toward an experiential understanding of their essential being. Through insightful passages, Rupert Spira illuminates the distinction between mental and emotional patterns and one's true self, emphasizing that recognizing this difference can lead to profound inner peace.
The Perfume of Silence
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
"This book is about enlightenment, spiritual awakening, self realization, meditation, awareness, consciousness, happiness, love, relationships, psychological suffering and human predicament. Based largely on actual dialogues between Francis Lucille, a spiritual teacher of non-duality, and some of his disciples, the music of freedom that it conveys resonates between the words, and gives the reader an inkling of the peace and happiness that are experienced in the presence of an authentic master."--Website
