Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
To celebrate the release of his book, ‘The Shining of Being’, the latest volume in the *Essence of Meditation* series, Rupert reads from the opening chapter, ‘The Water in the Wine’.
‘The Shining of Being’ is an invitation to return to your true nature – the intimate, familiar presence that shines in your mind as the knowledge ‘I am’. With poetic clarity, Rupert guides you to the still, silent core of your being, which remains untouched by the vicissitudes of life. Your being does not need to be healed, perfected or enlightened. It is already whole, complete and at peace. Nor does your being need to be liberated from the illusion of separation. It is already the one being you share with everyone and everything. This recognition brings your longing to an end. It is the homecoming of the heart.
Available in ebook and paperback formats here:
▸ rupertspira.com/publications/the-shining-of-being
*The Essence of Meditation Series* presents book-length explorations of the essential, non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great religious and spiritual traditions, expanding upon contemplations led by Rupert Spira at his meetings and retreats. This simple approach, which encourages a clear seeing of one’s experience rather than any kind of effort or discipline, leads the reader to an experiential understanding of their own essential being and the peace and fulfilment that are inherent within it.
Timestamps:
0:00 The Shining of Being
1:40 What Is Our Essential Experience?
2:40 Our Essential Self Remains the Same
4:40 The Changeless Element in Experience
6:41 Why Don’t We Experience Lasting Happiness?
9:00 Prayer and Meditation
10:02 Being Is Our Refuge
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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
▸ rupertspira.com/store
––
LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST
▸ iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rupert-spira-podcast
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To celebrate the release of his book, ‘The Shining of Being’, the latest volume in the *Essence of Meditation* series, Rupert reads from the opening chapter, ‘The Water in the Wine’.
‘The Shining of Being’ is an invitation to return to your true nature – the intimate, familiar presence that shines in your mind as the knowledge ‘I am’. With poetic clarity, Rupert guides you to the still, silent core of your being, which remains untouched by the vicissitudes of life. Your being does not need to be healed, perfected or enlightened. It is already whole, complete and at peace. Nor does your being need to be liberated from the illusion of separation. It is already the one being you share with everyone and everything. This recognition brings your longing to an end. It is the homecoming of the heart.
Available in ebook and paperback formats here:
▸ rupertspira.com/publications/the-shining-of-being
*The Essence of Meditation Series* presents book-length explorations of the essential, non-dual understanding that lies at the heart of all the great religious and spiritual traditions, expanding upon contemplations led by Rupert Spira at his meetings and retreats. This simple approach, which encourages a clear seeing of one’s experience rather than any kind of effort or discipline, leads the reader to an experiential understanding of their own essential being and the peace and fulfilment that are inherent within it.
Timestamps:
0:00 The Shining of Being
1:40 What Is Our Essential Experience?
2:40 Our Essential Self Remains the Same
4:40 The Changeless Element in Experience
6:41 Why Don’t We Experience Lasting Happiness?
9:00 Prayer and Meditation
10:02 Being Is Our Refuge
––
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 (UK, EU and US) (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream)
▸ rupertspira.com/events
––
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
––
SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
▸ Website: rupertspira.com
▸ Instagram: instagram.com/rupertspira_
▸ Facebook: facebook.com/rupertspira
▸ Twitter: twitter.com/rupertspira
▸ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@rupertspira_
––
FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM
medium.com/@rupert_spira
––
SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS
▸ youtube.com/user/rupertspira?sub_confirmation=1
––
#rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation
