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SUMMARY:Stephan Bodian ~ What Does Nondual Really Mean?
DESCRIPTION:Everyone seems to be using this spiritual buzzword these days\, but misunderstandings and misconceptions abound. In fact\, there sometimes appear to be as many versions of nondual as there are teachers espousing it. Does it mean reality is just a single undifferentiated whole\, and being awake means experiencing oneness with everything all the time? What about our differences? Does the nondual view invalidate science\, which is based on studying and measuring discrete phenomenon in a seemingly objective world? Is this world merely an illusion\, or is it an expression of a deeper whole? And how do the major traditions of Buddhism\, Advaita Vedanta\, and Taoism differ in their understanding of nonduality? \nIn this satsang\, we’ll explore the concept of nonduality in the spiritual traditions of the East and ground it in direct experience of nonduality through guided meditations and contemplation. As always\, there will be plenty of time for questions\, dialogue\, and discussion. \nStephan Bodian has been sharing the direct approach to spiritual awakening for more than 40 years. A former Buddhist monk\, a licensed psychotherapist\, and a longtime student of Advaita master Jean Klein\, Stephan received Dharma transmission from Adyashanti in 2001. Since 2007 he has taught the annual months-long School for Awakening\, which will begin again\, in online form\, in 2021. His books include Wake Up Now and Beyond Mindfulness. \nwww.stephanbodian.org \nSuggested donation: $15 to $25\nNo one turned away for lack of funds.\nPlease register early if you can. \nREGISTER \nThe event will be recorded and emailed to participants within 48 hours.\nTo check your local time\, use a tool such as: Time Zone Converter
URL:https://opencirclecenter.org/event/stephan-bodian-oct-17-2020/
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