Florian Schlosser - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview

Also see http://batgap.com/florian-schlosser/
People have always loved sitting and sharing in the presence of an awakened human being and experiencing that tender beingness. For about 7 years Florian Tathagata and his life companion Julia have travelled around the world untiringly inviting seekers to recognize in their own experience who they really are and to live as an embodiment of truth in everyday life.
In his unmistakable manner he embraces the daily and simple life that he is sharing with a constantly increasing number of 'friends of truth', as he calls all those being interested. Again and again visitors of meetings tell of spontaneous awakening, of an all penetrating silence, of simple clarity and presence and of overflowing love and gratitude which they experience in Florian Tathagata's presence.
With both legs firmly rooted in normal everyday life and at the same time in the heart deeply connected with Ramana Maharshi, Papaji, Jiddu Krishnamurti and his teacher and friend Isaac Shapiro, Florian Tathagata speaks and is silent, laughs and cries, is present with everyone who would love to savour the truth of awareness.
Interview recorded 9/18/2011

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[BuddhaAtTheGasPump]

I hope nothing we said was construed as a put-down of Bentinho or Mooji. It certainly wasn't intended to be.

[m1chaelsc0tt]

@BuddhaAtTheGasPump Yes, and Florian didn´t even mention specific names. He could be talking about Benthino but just as well about Foster, or any young teacher. As for Mooji, I know from a NNH-recording that he actually really likes Mooji, but they just have different ways of working with people. What I like about Florian is that he also includes himself when it comes to spiritual traps and unseen tendencies; the story keeps unfolding.

[ushojedi]

It's nice to see you have people on who aren't awakened and are just philosophising.

[sweeetly]

Florian is cool. He wants to experience that complete onenss with the other..:D

[FlorianTathagata]

There was absolutely no intention or agenda to put-down any specific teacher or teaching. If someone feels/felt being personally addressed, I genuinely regret, yet I am aware that any 'touch' can not be prevented too. Anyway I do enjoy the everlasting connection, and as well the sometimes 'controvers' discussion. Big hugs and love to all of you, Florian

[Opentotruth1]

I like Florian but I can't stand how amped he is....guess he's still drinking the cappucinos. Must be hard on the nervous system.

[vajraloka1]

hE got some nice guitar and amps in the background

raman /muktanada good combo ! shiva/ shakti !

[shunyam56]

Cool. Even when Florian put on in personal way and destroy Bentinho fans and Mooji Sangha...And the most beautiful moment was when Rick's wife appears and going for shopping...going for life...I love you guys!