Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is the role of the ‘spiritual teacher’ still relevant on the Direct Path? A man wants to know if his life will improve as a consequence of recognising his true self. And what about the aspects of his life that seem to remain untouched by the non-dual understanding?
Rupert says: ‘Yes, one can expect one’s life to improve. Usually on the inside first, in terms of peace and a sense of fulfilment, and then, in time, our experience of the world also reflects this new understanding. But this usually takes longer.
‘It’s the same with me – I could not say that every aspect of my experience is 100 percent aligned with this understanding. I also have my blind spots, and I think it’s important not to pretend that one is perfect.
‘But not only do I feel it’s important not to buy into the projection of perfection associated with being a teacher – I don’t even buy into the projection of being a teacher. It would be arrogant of me to consider myself a teacher, or you a student. I’m more like an artist sharing my understanding and love of truth – that’s all I’m doing. The whole teacher-student thing is unnecessary baggage. It’s not necessary to do what we do here.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats. To view and book for upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
Timestamps:
0:00 Consequences of Recognising Our True Self
0:30 The Impact of the Non-Dual Understanding
3:22 The Safest Way to Awaken
5:27 Parts That Remain Untouched
9:50 Blind Spots
10:48 It's OK Not to Be Perfect
12:15 Projecting Perfection onto Spiritual Teachers
13:25 The Responsibility of a Teacher
15:20 What Is a Spiritual Teacher?
16:50 I Have Nothing to Teach
17:39 Sharing the Love of Truth
18:58 I’m an Artist, Not a Teacher
19:45 Friendship
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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.
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▸ rupertspira.com/events/retreat-at-home
IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
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Is the role of the ‘spiritual teacher’ still relevant on the Direct Path? A man wants to know if his life will improve as a consequence of recognising his true self. And what about the aspects of his life that seem to remain untouched by the non-dual understanding?
Rupert says: ‘Yes, one can expect one’s life to improve. Usually on the inside first, in terms of peace and a sense of fulfilment, and then, in time, our experience of the world also reflects this new understanding. But this usually takes longer.
‘It’s the same with me – I could not say that every aspect of my experience is 100 percent aligned with this understanding. I also have my blind spots, and I think it’s important not to pretend that one is perfect.
‘But not only do I feel it’s important not to buy into the projection of perfection associated with being a teacher – I don’t even buy into the projection of being a teacher. It would be arrogant of me to consider myself a teacher, or you a student. I’m more like an artist sharing my understanding and love of truth – that’s all I’m doing. The whole teacher-student thing is unnecessary baggage. It’s not necessary to do what we do here.’
*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats. To view and book for upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
Timestamps:
0:00 Consequences of Recognising Our True Self
0:30 The Impact of the Non-Dual Understanding
3:22 The Safest Way to Awaken
5:27 Parts That Remain Untouched
9:50 Blind Spots
10:48 It's OK Not to Be Perfect
12:15 Projecting Perfection onto Spiritual Teachers
13:25 The Responsibility of a Teacher
15:20 What Is a Spiritual Teacher?
16:50 I Have Nothing to Teach
17:39 Sharing the Love of Truth
18:58 I’m an Artist, Not a Teacher
19:45 Friendship
––
DOWNLOAD TWO FREE RUPERT SPIRA EBOOKS
We are delighted to share two free Rupert Spira ebooks with you, titled 'An Introduction to Non-Duality'. When you download the books you will also receive Rupert's weekly newsletter where you will be notified of free content, events (online and in-person), books and other new releases. Download your two free ebooks here:
▸ rupertspira.com/join
––
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
––
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 (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ UK rupertspira.com/event/location/united-kingdom
▸ EU rupertspira.com/event/location/italy
▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
––
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
––
BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS
▸ rupertspira.com/store
––
LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST
▸ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rupert-spira-podcast
▸ Libsyn: rupertspira.libsyn.com
▸ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/6z1GNgC1js30g9RLSfBB4M
––
JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP
▸ facebook.com/groups/rupertspiracommunity
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
▸ Website: rupertspira.com
▸ Instagram: instagram.com/rupertspira_
▸ Facebook: facebook.com/rupertspira
▸ Twitter: twitter.com/rupertspira
▸ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@rupertspira_
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FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM
medium.com/@rupert_spira
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SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS
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#rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation
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