Understanding Is Beyond the Mind

It may not always seem clear that there is a difference between understanding non-duality and the experience of it. Exploring this, a woman wants to know why, as soon as she thinks about an experience of oneness – such as peace, love or beauty – her mind creates a sense of separation or duality. What can she do to get past this?

Rupert says: ‘When you try to interpret an experience and make sense of it, the mind tries to formulate what took place, and in doing so, superimposes its own limitations on the experience. It conceives of it in subject–object relationship, and the experience then seems to disappear.

‘But you don’t have to get beyond your mind’s interpretation, because your experience is already true. Peace, beauty and love are all true experiences. All that’s necessary is to stay with your experience, and only formulate it if required by the circumstances.’

*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Mercy Center, 22–29 October 2023. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:

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