Rupert Spira - Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview

From an early age Rupert Spira was deeply interested in the nature of reality. For twenty years he studied the teachings of P.D.Ouspensky, J.Krishnamurti, Rumi, Shankaracharya, Ramana Maharshi, Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and Robert Adams, until he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, in 1996. Francis introduced Rupert to the teachings of Jean Klein and Atmanada Krishnamenon and, more importantly, directly indicated to him the true nature of experience.

His two books, The Transparency of Things, (sub-titled Contemplating the Nature of Experience), and Presence, in two volumes (The Art of Peace and Happiness and The Intimacy of All Experience), are a profound exploration of the non-dual nature of experience.

Rupert lives in UK and holds regular meetings and retreats in Europe and USA.

For all further information see http://www.rupertspira.com.

Interview recorded 11/6/2011.

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[glenemma1]

Thanks Rick for these videos.I came across them by chance and can't believe my good fortune.I am steadily working my way through them and they have been so helpful.This video with Rupert Spira may have been the most beneficial one for me.I can't get over the guy's insight and ability to articulate that which is virtually inexpressible.What an advanced being he is.I tried to send a small donation the other day but it would not accept my phone number(saying it was an invalid no.).Thanks again.

[BuddhaAtTheGasPump]

@glenemma1 Thanks. You tried to send a donation by going to batgap.com and clicking on the donate button? That's a PayPal link. I wasn't aware that it requested a phone number.

[glenemma1]

@BuddhaAtTheGasPump ,yes it did.It (or Visa)required a few things including address,phone number etc.and I couldn't finalise transaction.It may not have recognised Australian number.

[BuddhaAtTheGasPump]

@glenemma1 I get donations from Australia and other countries. If you like, I'll put you in touch with a couple of Australians who've donated who might be able to help (you can tell I'm motivated to get those donations. If I get about 15x what I'm getting, I'll be able to make this my full time job.) My email is rick@batgap.com

[Boomhilda]

This is one of the best interviews of Rupert out there. Very, very direct. Thank you!

[dek2000utube]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING ... One of the most crystalline transmissions I have ever been privileged to participate in. Thank you!

[terefeful]

Rick, it is really appreciated for many questions you brought up to surface for the benefit of all

Guntuta

[birdofafeatherami]

Great interview all the way around! I am so glad to have the opportunity to see this. Thank you!

[AwakenedBuddhist]

Great interview Rick.