Articles on Nonduality

Nonduality philosophy or nondualism, as it is sometimes called, says that there there is just One Spirit, which seems to manifest in various and many forms, and that everything in existence is inseparable part of it. This philosophy, which is Eastern in origin and is called Advaita-Vedanta in India, also says that is only illusion that causes us to view the world as separate from us.

Spiritual seekers look for self-realization or enlightenment in the future. To be a seeker implies that you need the future. If this is what you believe, it becomes true for you: you will need time until you realize that you don't need time to be who you are. - Eckhart Tolle

Many people are afraid to empty their minds lest they may plunge into the void. They do not know that their own mind IS the void. - Huang Po

Nonduality - Rising Above Illusion
The philosophy of Nonduality, or as it is called in India, Advaita-Vedanta, says that there is just One Spirit in the Universe, and that everything, living or inanimate, is an inseparable and indivisible part of this One Spirit...

Spiritual Awakening & Enlightenment
Tom was sitting on the floor, in front of an Indian guru, in an ashram in India. He was experiencing a sort of immense inner happiness, which he has never experienced before. His mind was calm and relaxed, and his thoughts were...

Nonduality, Maya and Spiritual Awakening
The philosophy of nonduality or nondualism, as it is sometimes called, says that there is just One formless and limitless Spirit, and that everything in the Universe is within it, part of it and created by it. This includes every person, animal, plant and tree, everything animate and inanimate...

Karma, Reincarnation, Nonduality & Spirit
Karma is the concept that the individual's actions determine his fate, whether in this or in a future life, and that every action has to be balanced in some way. By doing certain actions, certain energies are set in motion...

Nonduality - The Path to Spiritual Awakening
Even if you only accept the philosophy of nonduality in theory, you stop being hurt by people and outside events. You stop giving importance to unimportant matters, and get a glimpse of the taste of real freedom...

The Inner World
The five senses exert a great influence over the mind and occupy its attention most of the time. They are directed outwards, to the surrounding world, and the mind follows them. However, there are times when we disregard the outer world...

What is nonduality?
Thoughts, people and events constantly come and go, just like the clouds, while the background is the One Eternal and Formless Spirit, which is always here and never changes...

Living in Pure Awareness
Nowadays, there is so much talk about Self Realization, enlightenment and freedom. We hear and read about thoughts, the mind, concentration, meditation and inner growth techniques...

Illusion, Awakening & Enlightenment
The way to spiritual awakening is open for everyone. Only attachment and erroneous thoughts and concepts hide it. It can come suddenly, and it can come gradually...

Reality Versus Imagination & Illusion
The mind is attached to the five senses and accepts everything as real without questioning. When we bump into a table or a wall and we feel pain, it is difficult to say that we are imagining it...

Emptiness, Inner silence, Nonduality and Meditation
Regular practice of meditation can lead to experiencing brief flashes of inner silence, or as some spiritual traditions call it, emptiness. As one progresses with meditation, and meditation gets steadier and deeper...

Quotes on Nonduality
We dream that we are awake, we dream that we are asleep. The three states are only varieties of the dream state. Treating everything as a dream liberates. As long as you give reality to dreams, you are their slave. By imaging...