Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Does the Direct Path naturally lead to the Pathless Path in a way that the Progressive Path does not? Understanding the relationship between these three approaches reveals something essential about the nature of spiritual practice itself.
Rupert says: ‘The Direct Path is addressed to King Lear. King Lear investigates who he truly is and will, by definition, end up as John Smith. Self-abidance is the inevitable conclusion of self-inquiry. If King Lear investigates his true nature, he will end up as John Smith abiding as John Smith.
‘The Direct Path does inevitably lead to the Pathless Path. The Progressive Path doesn’t inevitably end up in the Direct Path. You can practice mantra meditation all your life and be taken to your true nature without pausing to ask yourself, what is it that hears the mantra? The Progressive Path may or may not lead to the Direct Path.’
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Does the Direct Path naturally lead to the Pathless Path in a way that the Progressive Path does not? Understanding the relationship between these three approaches reveals something essential about the nature of spiritual practice itself.
Rupert says: ‘The Direct Path is addressed to King Lear. King Lear investigates who he truly is and will, by definition, end up as John Smith. Self-abidance is the inevitable conclusion of self-inquiry. If King Lear investigates his true nature, he will end up as John Smith abiding as John Smith.
‘The Direct Path does inevitably lead to the Pathless Path. The Progressive Path doesn’t inevitably end up in the Direct Path. You can practice mantra meditation all your life and be taken to your true nature without pausing to ask yourself, what is it that hears the mantra? The Progressive Path may or may not lead to the Direct Path.’
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ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE
You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here:
▸ rupertspira.com/subscriptions
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RETREATS (Weekend, 5-day, 7-day)
Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream.
ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE
▸ rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home
IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (UK, EU and US) (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ rupertspira.com/events
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WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours)
Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert.
WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE
▸ rupertspira.com/events/webinar
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BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS
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LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST
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▸ Libsyn: rupertspira.libsyn.com
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