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The non-dual understanding brings an end to the belief in being a separate self as well as to the doctrines, philosophies and religious beliefs associated with that belief. How, then, can we maintain ethical and moral standards, and what should we do when someone who claims to have this understanding behaves in ways that are not in line with it?
Rupert explains: ‘Ethics and morality come from a recognition of our true nature. All the qualities we consider ethical are derived from the fact that we share our being. If someone who claims to have this understanding does not behave accordingly then you have to question whether or not they really have it. They may have some genuine understanding, but it may not have gone deep enough to change how they think, feel, act and relate.
‘If you were to meet a stranger in the street, and you really felt that you shared your being with them, would you be able to be cruel, unkind or unjust to them? If you felt that they were yourself, that would not be possible.’
*This video is taken from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Garrison Institute, 9–16 October 2022. To view and book for upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:
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▸ US rupertspira.com/event/location/united-states
Timestamps:
0:00 Ethics and Morality
0:42 Kill the Buddha
1:36 The Basis of Morality
2:11 Moral Implications of the Non-dual Understanding
2:54 Shared Being
4:01 Behaviour That Contradicts the Truth
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The non-dual understanding brings an end to the belief in being a separate self as well as to the doctrines, philosophies and religious beliefs associated with that belief. How, then, can we maintain ethical and moral standards, and what should we do when someone who claims to have this understanding behaves in ways that are not in line with it?
Rupert explains: ‘Ethics and morality come from a recognition of our true nature. All the qualities we consider ethical are derived from the fact that we share our being. If someone who claims to have this understanding does not behave accordingly then you have to question whether or not they really have it. They may have some genuine understanding, but it may not have gone deep enough to change how they think, feel, act and relate.
‘If you were to meet a stranger in the street, and you really felt that you shared your being with them, would you be able to be cruel, unkind or unjust to them? If you felt that they were yourself, that would not be possible.’
*This video is taken from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Garrison Institute, 9–16 October 2022. 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 Ethics and Morality
0:42 Kill the Buddha
1:36 The Basis of Morality
2:11 Moral Implications of the Non-dual Understanding
2:54 Shared Being
4:01 Behaviour That Contradicts the Truth
––
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
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