Buddha at the Gas Pump

Kristin Kirk experienced an initial awakening in 2003 which revealed healing gifts, subtle workings of consciousness and radically transformed her experience of reality. Since then, Kristin has supported self-realization, embodied awakening and multidimensional functioning for individuals and groups through classes, healing sessions, meditation retreats and awakening journeys. Kristin is available in person, by phone and live video stream and travels by invitation. Interview recorded 2/16/2014 http://kristinkirk.com Transcript of this interview. Previous BatGap events involving Kristin: Kristin Kirk, in Panel Discussion on Refined Perception Kristin Kirk in Panel at Sofia U. Part 1 | Part 2 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Spiritual Awakening and Childhood Experiences 00:05:02 - Divine Being Experience 00:09:21 - Awakening and Communication with Nature 00:13:29 - Shifting from fear to trust 00:18:04 - Awakening to the Universal Ground of Being 00:23:13 - Levels of Awakening and Integration in Consciousness 00:27:40 - 24/7 Communication with Spirit Guides 00:32:31 - The potential difficulties for people in lower consciousness as the planet awakens 00:37:20 - The Unfolding of Painful Imbalance 00:43:01 - The drive for completeness within 00:48:05 - The Levels and Dimensions of Consciousness 00:53:02 - Opening to Different Dimensions and Shifting Awareness 00:57:26 - The Divine Game of Oneness 01:02:16 - Deconstructing Structures of Experience 01:07:48 - Seeking Deeper Truths 01:12:04 - Exploring Different Dimensions of Consciousness 01:16:40 - Dissolving the Substance of Identification 01:21:33 - Dissolving Story Identification 01:26:24 - Unity and Consciousness in Different Dimensions 01:31:22 - Cultivating the Worthiness for Spiritual Experiences 01:35:33 - A Journey through Different Dimensions 01:42:07 - The Dance Between Individual Experience and Oneness 01:46:57 - The Healing Process and Consciousness 01:51:28 - Resonating on Different Floors 01:55:25 - Hands-on Work and Physical Support 01:59:53 - Teaching in Between Lifetimes 02:04:46 - The Awakening of Consciousness 02:09:10 - Experiencing Love and Appreciation 02:13:46 - The Power of Consciousness in Kauai 02:20:30 - The Anatomy of Consciousness 02:25:11 - Meditation Retreats on Kauai

Thomas Hübl is a modern mystic, spiritual teacher, author, and systems-thinker. His work integrates the essence of the great wisdom traditions, scientific knowledge, and his own personal experience. Thomas offers a unique approach to life as a 'mystic in the marketplace' and helps people to attain a deeper level of self-awareness and personal relationship and to transcend a 'culture of the personal' and a self-centered worldview. Through his work, people from all walks of life learn how to become a living expression of spirit and how to participate in 'we cultures' through an embodied inner and outer connection. His teachings combine transformation through the integration of trauma, somatic sensitization, advanced meditative practice, and a deepening understanding of cultural processes. Since 2004, Thomas' leading-edge work has spread worldwide through workshops, multi-year training programs, and online courses. The non-profit 'Celebrate Life Festival' brings together more than 1,200 people every year and has showcased a wide network of experts in various disciplines, through dialogue and exchange. In 2008 Thomas founded the 'Academy of Inner Science'. This provided a framework for dialogue between the inner science of consciousness and the external scientific-academic exploration of life. Over the years Thomas has also organized several major healing events, aimed at healing the Holocaust's cultural shadows. Thousands of Germans and Israelis have been brought together through these processes. In 2016 Thomas and his wife Yehudit founded the non-profit 'Pocket Project', with the aim of exploring collective trauma and shadow work and integrating this through large-scale group processes. A global organization has been launched, intended to research and explore specific aspects of local traumatization. This applies both to past traumas and also to current conflict zones. Thomas was born in Austria in 1971 and now lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, with his wife, the Israeli artist Yehudit Sasportas and their daughter Eliya. thomashuebl.com Interview recorded 8/18/2013 Transcript of this interview. Second interview with Thomas. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Thomas Hubl 00:03:46 - Following Inner Guidance 00:07:14 - The Fundamental Opening 00:10:56 - Changes in Life and Relationships 00:14:07 - Deep Meditation in Teaching and Individual Work 00:17:30 - Overview of Teaching and Spiritual Development 00:21:06 - Developing for the Greater Context 00:24:52 - Integration of Shadow Aspects in Practice 00:28:30 - Simultaneous Inner and Outer Directedness in Spiritual Practice 00:31:57 - The Dangers of Saying "The World Is an Illusion" 00:35:15 - The Paradox of Existence 00:38:28 - The Fullness of Creation and Stillness 00:41:43 - Aligning with Cosmic Flows 00:45:15 - Overcoming Conditioned Reality 00:48:59 - The Balance Between Monastic Life and Culture 00:52:31 - The Challenges of Conditioning and Freedom 00:56:12 - The Importance of Meditation in Awakening 00:59:49 - Awakening Intelligence in All Expressions 01:03:22 - Embracing Complexity and Human Excellence 01:06:45 - The Fusion of Scientific and Mystical Realizations 01:13:21 - Healing the Shadow of the Holocaust 01:16:52 - Healing the Collective Unconsciousness in Europe 01:20:23 - Creating a Massive Impact with a Group 01:23:46 - The Importance of Cracks in Society 01:27:19 - Reaching through the Ceiling of Consciousness 01:30:45 - Signs of Healthy Spiritual Development 01:34:16 - The Influence of Collective Consciousness on Leadership 01:37:39 - Beings of Pure Light 01:40:57 - Inner and Outer Competencies for Global Challenges 01:44:18 - Introduction to Thomas H-you-ble

Deepakbhai Desai is the current representative of Akram Vignan, a direct path to Self-realization. Born in Gujarat, India, Deepakbhai met Dada Bhagwan (the originator of Akram Vignan) at the age of 17, and attained Self-realization from him in the Gnan Vidhi ceremony. He credits these two events as the great turning points of his life. Previously burdened by a shy and introverted nature, Deepakbhai became able to successfully complete his engineering studies and, over the coming decades, to build three successful engineering businesses. Simultaneously, Deepakbhai was nurtured in further spiritual development by Dada Bhagwan, and Niruma Amin (Dada’s closest disciple). With all available free time, Deepakbhai attended satsangs (spiritual discourse), performed seva (selfless service), and engaged in continuous Self-introspection – devotedly seeking to understand the full dimension of Dada’s spiritual science. In 1987, before Dada Bhagwan’s passing, Niruma and Deepakbhai were given the spiritual abilities to conduct satsangs and Gnan Vidhi ceremonies on Dada’s behalf. Together, they carried on Dada’s mission with tremendous harmony and spirit of oneness until Niruma’s sudden passing in 2006. Since then, Deepakbhai has officiated over a burgeoning spiritual community (Simandhar City, Gujarat, India), celibate male and female groups, teen and children’s programs, and ongoing world-wide satsang and Gnan Vidhi programs for seekers of Self-realization. For further information, and for Deepakbhai’s tour schedule, please visit: http://www.dadabhagwan.org/ All satsang and Gnan Vidhi programs are offered entirely free of cost. Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded 6/16/2012 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:03:15 - Self-realization and the Knowledge of the Eternal Soul 00:05:36 - The Gnan Vidhi Ceremony and the Awareness of Pure Soul 00:08:13 - Understanding the Temporary and Permanent 00:11:45 - Understanding the Concept of "I" and "My" 00:13:22 - Separating the Self from the Ego 00:15:44 - The Simultaneity of Business and Spiritual Progress 00:18:59 - Finding and Removing Our Faults 00:21:54 - Progression from Gross to Subtle to Subtlest 00:24:22 - Separation from Ego and Enduring Pain 00:26:31 - Increasing the Experience of Pure Soul 00:28:32 - The Awareness of the Pure Soul 00:30:48 - Dedication to World Salvation 00:34:26 - Stopping Charging of New Karma 00:36:54 - The Unity of the Permanent and Impermanent 00:39:58 - The Six Eternal Elements and the Illusory Nature of the World 00:42:38 - The Permanency of Matter and Soul 00:45:12 - The Six Eternal Elements in the Universe 00:47:24 - The Separation of Forces 00:49:39 - The Biggest Experience: Separation from Mind, Speech, Body, Ego 00:52:37 - Dissolving Anger, Pride, and Greed 00:55:10 - Doubt and Self-Realization 00:57:51 - The Flawless Vision of Self-Realization 00:59:45 - The Illusion of Being the Doer 01:02:00 - Karma and the Soul 01:03:49 - The Importance of a Spiritual Teacher 01:05:59 - The Attitude of a Beginner 01:08:18 - The Goal of the Spiritual Path 01:12:02 - The Search for Permanent Happiness 01:14:43 - Layers of Attachment and Discharge Karma 01:17:28 - Dissolving Ego and Experiencing the Pure Soul Save

Matt Kahn is a spiritual teacher and mystic who travels the world, offering sacred heart wisdom that invites all seekers into the joy of liberated existence. Matt's spontaneous awakening arose out of an out-of-body experience at the age of 8, and numerous direct experiences throughout his life. Many spiritual seekers have experienced amazing, unexplainable healings, and have awakened to their true nature through his offerings of profound and loving teachings, and direct transmission of presence. Books: Everything Is Here to Help You: A Loving Guide to Your Soul's Evolution “Whatever Arises, Love That – A Love Revolution That Begins with You” Matt's website Summary and Transcript of this interview. Interview recorded 1/14/2012 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Matt Kahn's Unique Blend of Nonduality and Relative Considerations 00:05:02 - The Validity of Exploring Everything Equally 00:09:01 - Deepening the Experience through Self-Reflection 00:13:02 - Experiencing Different States of Consciousness 00:16:51 - The Nondual State and Paradox 00:20:51 - Freedom from the Need for Certainty 00:25:02 - The Dream of Denial 00:29:37 - Perceiving the Divine Intelligence 00:34:43 - Awakening Through Conversation 00:39:00 - The Intimacy of Divine Experience 00:43:28 - The Fear of Deficiency and the Fantasy of a Final Destination 00:47:57 - Seeing Through Pixilated Energy 00:52:14 - The Purification of the Body for Awakening 00:56:18 - Exploring Different Perspectives on Reincarnation 01:00:28 - The Aliveness of Being 01:04:36 - The Sincere Inquiry of the Spiritual Journey 01:08:49 - The Meaning of Seeking and Fulfillment 01:13:19 - Deeper Dimensions of Fulfillment 01:18:06 - Embracing and Loving Every Expression of Reality 01:22:24 - Childhood Realizations and Experiences 01:26:15 - Encountering a Being in the Garden 01:30:05 - The Misconception of Apologizing and Fixing Others' Lives 01:34:06 - The Power of Choice within Relationships 01:38:16 - Valuing One Piece of the Puzzle 01:42:24 - The Birth of a Burning Desire to Assist Others in Experiencing Infinite Possibilities 01:46:48 - Different Strokes for Different Folks 01:51:28 - Surreal Nonattachment and the Equality of Life 01:55:54 - The Activation and Energy Levels 02:00:16 - The Value of Payment for Spiritual Teachings 02:04:21 - Ending on Love 02:08:46 - Introduction and Theme Music

From an early age Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality. For twenty years he studied the teachings of P.D.Ouspensky, J.Krishnamurti, Rumi, Shankaracharya, Ramana Maharshi, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Robert Adams, until he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, in 1996. Francis introduced Rupert to the teachings of Jean Klein and Atmanada Krishnamenon and, more importantly, directly indicated to him the true nature of experience. Rupert’s YouTube Channel. Interviews can be listened to here and watched here. Rupert lives in UK and holds regular meetings and retreats in Europe and USA. Books: The Transparency of Things: Contemplating the Nature of Experience Presence, Volume I: The Art of Peace and Happiness Presence, Volume II: The Intimacy of All Experience The Ashes of Love: Sayings on the Essence of Non-Duality The Light of Pure Knowing: Thirty Meditations on the Essence of Non-Duality Transparent Body, Luminous World: The Tantric Yoga of Sensation and Perception (Book and six MP3 CD Box Set - 30 Hours of Audio) The Nature of Consciousness: Essays on the Unity of Mind and Matter Being Aware of Being Aware (The Essence of Meditation Series) For all further information see http://www.rupertspira.com. Interview recorded 11/6/2011. Summary and Transcript of this interview. 2nd BatGap interview with Rupert YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Rupert Spira and his book 00:04:14 - The Path of Advaita-Vedanta 00:08:06 - Recognizing "Home" 00:11:59 - Explorations of Feeling in the Body 00:15:50 - The Mechanics of the Experience 00:20:03 - The Knowingness of Experience 00:23:57 - The Objectivity of Reality 00:27:44 - The Common Perception in a Dream 00:31:26 - The Relationship Between Intelligence and the Structure of the World 00:34:53 - The Nature of Awareness 00:38:37 - The Presence of the Imaginary Separate Self 00:42:38 - Individuality and the Illusion of a Separate Self 00:46:34 - Models of Enlightenment 00:50:22 - Enlightenment and the Perpetuation of the Separate Self 00:53:51 - The Point of View of Awareness vs the Separate Self 00:57:43 - The Illusion of Ignorance and the Reality of Awareness 01:01:23 - The Illusion of Duality 01:04:34 - The Conundrum of the Apparent World 01:08:17 - The Path of Exclusion 01:12:11 - The Path of Understanding and Love 01:15:22 - The Experience of Perception as Awareness 01:18:12 - The Nature of Direct Experience 01:21:08 - The Illusion of Separate Objects 01:24:54 - The Art of Teaching and the Nature of Experience 01:29:04 - Tailoring Love and Understanding to the Question 01:32:57 - The Limitation of Language and Teaching 01:36:46 - The After-Effects of Enlightenment 01:40:40 - The Art of Teaching 01:44:11 - The Continuing Process of Enlightenment 01:48:03 - The Permeation of Love and Transparency

I’m sorry about the video quality. We had technical problems which we weren’t able to surmount. “Adyashanti” means primordial peace. Adyashanti dares all seekers of peace and freedom to take the possibility of liberation in this life seriously. He began teaching in 1996, at the request of his Zen teacher with whom he had been studying for 14 years. Since then many spiritual seekers have awakened to their true nature while spending time with Adyashanti. Adyashanti offers spontaneous and direct nondual teachings that have been compared to those of the early Zen masters and Advaita Vedanta sages. However, Adya says, “If you filter my words through any tradition or ‘-ism’, you will miss altogether what I am saying. The liberating truth is not static; it is alive. It cannot be put into concepts and be understood by the mind. The truth lies beyond all forms of conceptual fundamentalism. What you are is the beyond—awake and present, here and now already. I am simply helping you to realize that.” A native of Northern California, Adyashanti lives with his wife, Mukti, and teaches extensively in the San Francisco Bay Area offering satsangs, weekend intensives, and silent retreats. He also travels to teach in other areas of the United States and Canada. Books and other media: The 30-day Wake Up Challenge Resurrecting Jesus - a self-guided video course The Direct Way The End of Your World (book) The End of Your World (audio download) Emptiness Dancing True Meditation Falling Into Grace Spontaneous Awakening Realization Unfolds Adyashanti's website Interview Summary and Transcript Interview recorded 8/30/2011 Other interviews with Adyashanti Interview on Conscious.tv covering a lot of biographical info. Adyashanti and Francis Bennett on “Resurrecting Jesus” Adyashanti and Susanne Marie on the Falling Away of Self Adyashanti and Francis Bennett on "The Embrace of Jesus and Buddha" YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Adyashanti's Teachings on Spiritual Awakening and Inquiry 00:04:11 - Intuition and the Spirit of Inquiry 00:07:23 - Connecting through Fresh Inspiration 00:10:46 - Letting go of Attachments to Thoughts and Ideas 00:14:11 - Different Strategies for Awakening 00:17:03 - The Thorn and the Boat Analogy 00:19:50 - The Capacity for Infinite Truth 00:22:19 - The Beginning of Awakening 00:25:41 - Understanding Awareness and Awakening 00:28:08 - The Complexity of Defining "Ego" and "Awakening" 00:31:13 - The Complexity of Truth and Viewpoints 00:34:12 - The Resistance to What Is 00:37:18 - The Concept of Self and its Functionality 00:40:06 - The Subtle Sense of Self 00:43:40 - The Disappearance of Ego in Awakening 00:46:19 - The Absence of Seeking and Fear 00:49:00 - Surrendering to Death for Truth 00:52:43 - Seeing the Hidden Secrets 00:56:05 - The Process of Letting Go 00:59:00 - The Erosion of Personal Will and False Notions of Awakening 01:02:04 - The Disappearance of Personal Will 01:05:22 - Letting Go of Personal Relationship to Existence 01:08:17 - The Importance of Taking Action 01:10:41 - The Breaking of the Heart's Shell 01:14:15 - Awakenings in the Head, Heart, and Gut 01:17:45 - The Nuanced Nature of Understanding and Awakening 01:20:52 - Insight and Action in Zen 01:23:03 - Maturing in Spiritual Awakening 01:25:50 - The Fear of Aloneness and Loneliness 01:29:04 - The Maturity of the Process 01:31:46 - A Conversation with Adya Save Save Save Save