Not Knowing Is Closer to the Truth than Knowing

Is it necessary to understand the consciousness-only model in order to know the truth about reality, or is ‘not knowing’ the closest we can get to our true nature?

Rupert says: ‘Ninety percent of people come to these meetings because they want to be happy; ten percent come because they want to know the nature of reality. For those that want to know the nature of reality, I elaborate my consciousness-only model, but for those that just want peace and happiness, it’s not necessary.

‘“Not knowing” is the very best the mind can do – I totally acknowledge that. I acknowledge that the consciousness-only model is flawed. All models are flawed. There will never be an accurate model of reality. The only thing we can be certain of is our own being. But you don’t need to build a model of reality to know that your true nature is peace, and that you share your being with everyone and everything.’

*This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats at Mercy Center, 9–16 March 2025. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to:

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Timestamps:

0:00 The Consciousness-Only Model
1:27 A Thought Experiment
2:46 Questioning the Existence of Matter
4:36 A Model of Reality
7:12 Occam’s Razor
9:23 The Essential Non-Dual Teaching
11:35 ‘Not Knowing’ Is Closer to Truth than ‘Knowing’

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