Rupert Spira | Bernardo Kastrup: With Reality in Mind

_ "… one of the most captivating conversations I've witnessed. I felt fully present, hanging onto every word, as well as the meaning, as if I was participating in that conversation myself. It was an experience I can't recall having had before… _

_ …showed me a new avenue towards something more meaningful, it felt like he opened a door for me that showed me a new way of being "In the World". I am looking forward to how that perspective unfolds and deepens within me over the next few days." - _ David Rautenbach

Part of the online event series With Reality in Mind, join us for a landmark dialogue between two profound contemporary thinkers delving ever deeper into the relationship between consciousness and reality.

We're excited to host two of today's most influential philosophers of consciousness as they explore the nature of reality and awareness. Author of "Being Aware of Being Aware" Rupert Spira and "The Idea of the World" philosopher Bernardo Kastrup return for their third online dialogue with us, deepening their profound exploration of non-dual awareness and idealist metaphysics.

We'll open with a guided contemplation from Rupert, followed by a dialogue and ending with a Q&A.

While both thinkers share common ground in challenging the materialist worldview, their nuanced approaches to understanding consciousness offer fascinating points of convergence and distinction. Watch as they examine questions at the heart of human experience: What is the relationship between awareness and experience? How does the apparent multiplicity of consciousness arise from unity? What is the nature of the self?

Building on their previous dialogues, this conversation promises fresh insights into ancient wisdom through contemporary understanding. Don't miss this meeting of minds between two leading voices in the contemporary non-dual and idealist traditions.

This event is part of the membership programme With Reality in Mind and is free to members. You can find out more and join here: https://www.withrealityinmind.com/

About Rupert Spira

From an early age, Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality and the source of lasting peace and happiness. After spending twenty years immersed in the teachings of classical Advaita Vedanta, he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, who introduced him to the Direct Path approach whereby one may recognise the source of peace and happiness in oneself. Rupert has written several books and holds regular meetings and retreats online, as well as in Europe and the United States. He is also a noted potter, trained in the British Studio Pottery school, with work in public and private collections. www.rupertspira.com

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About Bernardo Kastrup

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**Bernardo Kastrup's ** work has been leading the modern renaissance of the philosophical position, ‘metaphysical idealism’ that reality is essentially mental, an appearance in ‘mind.’ Bernardo has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on _Scientific American_, the _Institute of Art and Ideas_, the _Blog of the American Philosophical Association_ and _Big Think_, among others. Bernardo's most recent book is _The Idea of the World: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality_. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit www.bernardokastrup.com.

Amir runs Adventures in Awareness to foster connections between meditators, scientists and philosophers to generate new insights that can benefit ordinary people. Through discussion, events and courses he hosts explorations in what it means to be a ‘modern mystic’ - balancing the challenges and gifts of modern life whilst alive to timeless mystery.

He worked for 20 years as a choreographer, performer and dancer on everything from MARVEL movies to Royal Opera House productions, specialising in contemporary dance, contact improvisation and Argentine tango.

He remains interested into how insight can transform how we move, relate and live.

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