Awakening to Reality: How is Non-duality like?

How is Non-duality like?

Soh

Note: the following article is written by a moderator at my forum, "Longchen", who is a friend of mine and Thusness, on his and experience of non-duality (no subject-object split) as the nature of reality that is Always So (and hence not as a passing experience). However, there are further insights into the nature of consciousness. At the time of his writing, it is realised that Manifestations/Appearances are all consciousness. Consciousness is experienced directly, but not the “nature” of consciousness. The nature of consciousness is empty. This article also corresponds to Stage 4-5 of Thusness's Six Stages of Experience. Stage 6 is the realisation of Emptiness/Dependent Arising. Longchen has more recently written an article about his insight of Emptiness/Dependent Arising (see The non-solidity of existence). Update, August 2009: Please note that the author of the site has taken down all his spiritual growth articles. The links below will not work anymore, however I have uploaded an archive of all his articles at Longchen/Simpo's Articles Source: http://www.dreamdatum.com/nondual-experience.html Non duality is really the same experience as no-self state. It is also the same as no subject-object split. 'No subject-object split' means the illusion of an observer and the being observed is being understood and removed. Below is a description of how non-duality feels like.
I have noticed that non-duality (or non dual experience) has various depths and degrees. Certain times there are more mental thoughts, certain times less and this give rise to different degrees of vividness and sense of Oneness. At times, sense of being at a location can be greatly diminished... instead what is being felt are all the sensations that made up 'here-ness'... For in truth, 'here-ness' is really made up of perceptions and sensations... For example, the sensations of pressure of the feet against the floor... they are just that..sensations. Likewise, the visual perceptions and hearing and so on so forth are just that. For in truth, 'location-space', 'individuality-self', ' inner-outer', etc are impressions. There is also a spacious or all-pervading quality to the experience of non-duality and this is what was meant as a sense of Oneness. At times, objects and surroundings can be 'de-cognated' ( that is ... freed from being perceived as such) and a free-ing joyful and vitalising feeling can be felt. This feels like the mind has finally comes to a must-needed rest from its incessant mental activities.
Also, in the deeper range of non duality, brightness becomes stronger. This brightness is the result of mind's deconstruction which allows for intense penetration into consciousness. The Brightness can be so intense that it is truly stunning. Please understand that all along our existence has been non-dual. There is no attaining to non-duality... It is only the 'sense of self' that created the impression of duality. Even when the 'sense of self' is there, existence is still non-dual. We never live out of non-duality. Also, there is another point to add... Non-duality is NOT the same as a state of Witnessing Presence observing Phenomenality. An Eternal Witnessing Presence that is apart from Phenomena cannot be said to be non dual as there are two components here (witness and phenomena). This experience is characterised by a non-judging watcher observing the world and mind. I had this experience before. And now, I must say that true non-duality is distinctively different from this. The witness/watcher is really not separated from the rest of the world . It (this witness) is not unchanging, but is simply a knowingness that is not apart from the flow of phenomenality. Non duality can only be stably experienced when the 'sense of self' and the 'Eternal Witness' are correctly understood for what they are. For your necessary ponderance. Thank you for reading. Commments: Please also read the following articles from the same author at http://www.dreamdatum.com/articles-path.html ______________________________ These are articles dealing with self-growth, healing and discovery systems or paths General Information on self-discovery Why is spiritual truth so elusive? Why is spiritual truth so elusive?... This article attempts to find the causes. A system of self-discovery The path that I am walking upon... This article describes a system for self growth and discovery. What is the Higher Self Who and what is the higher self? Is there a way to contact it? Enlightenment is a gradual process Many people has the notion that enlightenment is one state. Many also believe that when it is attained, a person is forever in that state. My opinion is that enlightenment is not just one state but is a gradual and progressive establishing of states of consciousness.. Can the Source of existence be an Object? Can the Source of existence be a thing? Can IT be an tangible object? Can we even can IT it? ... Paradox Paradox of perception... Ripples on the surface of the Source The impression of there being a 'me/self' interacting with the environment and others can be compared to the ripples on the surface of Being. The ripples can be liken to individuals/selves. The ripples are the perceptions of sensorial and thought experiences. Different beings/individuals will have different experiences that are dependent on their sense characteristics. Being/Absolute can be liken to the entirety which is the vast ocean. ... The limitation of Science in dealing with Reality This article describes why science may not be the right tool for dealing with Reality. ... Is there really an Eternal Witness? This articles explains why no Eternal Witness exist... How does Non-duality feels like? A description of how non-duality feels like from my experience... Clearing of karmic patterns and habits Beside having insights and realisations, karmic pattern clearing is equally important for effective transformation to occur..... Are we supposed to get rid of unwholesome thoughts? Many spiritual teaching say that one must get rid of unwholesome stuffs in one's life. So does that include getting rid of unwholesome thoughts that one is having? This article is related to karmic pattern clearing .... Misconceptions surrounding the term Non-duality An essay about the misconceptions surrounding the term Non-duality... The non-solidity of existence An essay about the non-solidity of existence... Series of realisations and self-discoveries Below is a list of realisations that I had. They are arranged sequentially with the earliest realisation on the top. What was being discovered is that a latter realisation can over-ride or modify upon an earlier one. This listing is not a definitive guide, but a documentation of the process based on my own personal experience. The description of the self-discovery path that I use can be found here. Who are we? Are we just the personality? Self-arised impressions? When we interact with the world and others, are we really engaging the external environment or are we really just interacting with our thoughts and ourselves? Can a face see itself without a mirror? Likewise, can the Absolute Source percieve itself without a mirror? Doer and the being done Who is the doer of action? ... Symbolism and Presence Our world seems 'solid' when we externalise experiences... Entering Present Moment Entering Present Moment cannot be a contrive activity. It happens when it wants to and is without any active intention on the part of the mind. ... The impression of self and others When the hypnotic impression of there being an observer (self) and the being observed(others and environment) is being discovered and recognised, the world suddenly appears illusionary.... Knowingness and Self Knowingness is in-built into consciousness. But this knowingness is being mistaken for a doer or a self..... All is the Universal Mind Click to find out... Please understand that there is a difference between a conceptual understanding and an experiential realisation... When meditation can be a hinderance Meditation is a useful practice for one on a spiritual path. However, at a certain stage it can actually be a hinderance. This article is an essay on when meditation becomes a hinderance to experiencing Oneness Presence..... Non-dual conversation Is it possible to maintain non-duality when talking to someone? Yes it is possible ... A new phase Description of a new phase ... Below is a list of spiritual transmission example. These are some psychic transmissions that I had some years ago. They represented an intermediate stage of my spiritual development. Transmission example 1 A query on reincarnation... Transmission example 2 An explanation on consciousness...

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5 Responses

Lord Collins Says:

Jan 16, 2008, 3:59:00 AM

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道 Says:

Mar 19, 2014, 10:08:00 PM

It seems that dreamdatum.com/ is not longer working.

Is it somewhere any other source for the articles mentioned in this post?

Thank you very much

Soh Says:

Mar 19, 2014, 10:35:00 PM

Yes. I uploaded an archive: https://app.box.com/shared/vx0baz7mi7

道 Says:

Mar 20, 2014, 2:35:00 AM

Thank you! :)

Unknown Says:

Jun 7, 2017, 2:38:00 PM

He is known for his practical application of the non-dual teachings necessary to experience the Unified Mind. non dual awareness

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