PAPAJI BOOKSHOP
Video Tapes and DVDs
We have over
1000 video tapes/DVDs of satsangs with Papaji from December 1992 through
August 1997. Let us know which date you would like.
In addition, we have the following INTERVIEWS - DOCUMENTARIES & PRIVATE SCENES FROM PAPAJI'S HOUSE.
We also have NEW COMPILATIONS - FULL REMASTERED SATSANGS & OM SHANTI COLLECTIONS, with SUBTITLES.
DVDs are 300 Rs each plus shipping and handling. How to order..
Interview by Ber Pakuma
Interview by Asafa Peled/Gita
Interview by Gerdi
Interview by Rish FinnCanel
Interview by Peter Wilson
Interview by Jeff Greenwald
Interview by David
Godman
Remastered - check below
Interview by Rama Crowell
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captions in English, Dutch, French, & Norwegian
Call Off The Search NEW EDITION!
Documentary featuring Papaji - his life, his teaching, his students
1 Hr 30 minutes - digitally remastered
Call off the Search captures Papaji beautifully, as he discusses the nature of enlightenment and the impediments, which seem to obscure it.
His message is clear that, "We already are That for which we are seeking."
This documentary film, shot and produced in Lucknow, India, includes interviews with Papaji along with rare footage of Sri Ramana Maharshi. There are also testimonials from some of the many people who have attained freedom through Papaji's presence and grace.
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One Day in the life of the master
Follow Papaji through a typical day at home and in Satsang. Not only do we see Papaji from his daily morning walk through an evening gathering at his home, but One Day in the life of the Master offers selected Satsang footage that explicitly communicates the core of his teaching. This film exquisitely captures Papaji's extraordinary presence and grace.
Produced by Bliss Productions.
Price 600 Rs
The Sage of Arunachala
This video biography chronicles the transcendent life of Sri Ramana Maharshi, Papaji's teacher and one of the greatest spiritual sages of our time. It includes rare, archival footage of Ramana at the ashram in Tiruvannamalai, India, and at the foot of his beloved mountain, Arunachala. (73 minutes)
Price 150 Rs
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The Archival Films (1935 -1950)
Sri Ramana Maharshi
The complete collection of archival films of Sri Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi.
This video is a visual document of a man made perfect by virtue of a unique destiny. Spiritual freedom, eternal peace and joy can be realized by those devoted seekers whose destinies are linked to the Sage of Arunachala, Sri Ramana maharshi.
65 minutes
150 Rs
The Eternal Light
Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi-The Eternal light
The eternal light new 58 minute video chronicling the life of Bhagvan Sri Ramana maharshi from his birth in 1879 to his mahasamadhi in 1950.
Produced by Sri Ramana Ashram in Tiruvanamalai, India.
150 Rs
Guru Ramana
75 Minutes video containing inspired reminiscences and teachings from taped interviews with devotees of Sri Ramana Maharshi who met him as early as 1914 in Virupakasha cave, and lived him from 1921 onwards.
150 Rs
Around Arunachala
Artistically filmed with a selection of music that enhances the experience, viewers can get a first hand glimpse of the rich and varied experiences and events that is Arunachala, the mountain on and near which Ramana Maharishi lived.
Produced by Bliss Productions.
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Return to Silence
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1 hour - digitally remastered
The theme that runs throughout this compilation (extracts from several Satsangs) is “silence.” Papaji states, and demonstrates, that silence is one's real, and permanent, nature. He goes on to say that silence is the ground and substance of everything in existence. He also answers the question, “Can one be silent while being active in the world? “
Papaji speaks of the way by which Sri Ramana Maharshi demonstrated silence and what he taught about how to realize it. As importantly, he speaks of the means by which we distract ourselves from the experience and realization of silence.
He explains the meaning of freedom, or enlightenment, and the simplicity of awakening. During this discussion he also speaks about, and defines, Satsang, mind, and atman, and answers the question about the role of the guru. He convincingly assures his devotees that waking up is possible in this lifetime.
The topic of how our recognition, or lack thereof, affects all beings is beautifully explained. We actually see an example of this when one devotee, while speaking to Papaji, suddenly recognizes silence as the reality of his being and the viewer is drawn into the profound depths of being. In a spontaneous outpouring, this devotee speaks about “the arrow of Papaji's love which strikes the heart” and which brings one to his knees in gratitude.
Though the content of this compilation is of a profound nature, it is also light hearted and filled with joy. It ends with a song of gratitude beautifully sung.
This is one DVD that you will want to watch over and over.
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captions in English, German, & Norwegian
Death & Eternity
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54 minutes - digitally remastered
Papaji speaks about the blessings that derive from sitting with a realized being. He says that, among other things, close association with an awakened teacher will remove the fear of death. He advises students to nourish the desire to be free and to “come with empty hands” and minds to the teacher. He goes on to explain that any concept, including the concept of birth and death, stands as an obstacle to awakening. He encourages devotees to always aspire for that which lies beyond birth and death, what he calls “the Changeless,” which abides in the cave of the heart. Constantly meditate on the Changeless, the Self.
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captions in English, Dutch, Hebrew, Italian & Norwegian
Give me Enlightenment Please!
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59 minutes - digitally remastered
In this DVD Papaji stresses the fact that one must not only give up the search for enlightenment but, more importantly, the idea that there is one who can engage in a search. He says that the “I” is the only hindrance to the realization of the truth of who one is. The seeker is the problem. He then tells the viewer how to let go of the concept of “I” and, in fact, all concepts. He says, “God is” remains as the only truth—not known but experienced. He also speaks about the blessing of finding a true teacher, a guru, and how one should come to the guru.
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Jump into Eternal Peace
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59 minutes - digitally remastered
On the nature of Self-enquiry.
This DVD includes a beautiful awakening by a man who asks whether the Truth is inside or outside. Papaji tells him, “Which is the wall that keeps you outside and the Truth inside? Don’t touch the ‘I’ and then who wants to see the Truth?” The devotee acknowledges that there is nothing to do and laughs out loud.
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Freedom from the Mind
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1 hr 4 minutes - digitally remastered
“Where is the mind that needs to be renounced?”
By renouncing desire one realizes that there is no mind and no ego. There is only emptiness requiring neither union nor separation.
In this DVD Papaji explains that to be free is for the warriors. As old habits have a tendency to come back, one has to keep vigilant and abide in the silence of the Self.
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1 hr 1 minute - digitally remastered
All pleasure ends in pain. The only way to avoid suffering is to reveal knowledge of the Self. To be free one has to renounce even the desire for freedom itself. Papaji gives the analogy of the thorn used to remove the other thorn, “You need thorn of happiness to remove pain, but then you renounce happiness also.”
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1 hr 2 minutes - digitally remastered
This compilation was derived from a series of Satsangs in which participants asked Papaji to speak about the experience of “I.” He was repeatedly asked, “Who am I, if I am not who I think I am?” Papaji directs one to the “experience of the heart” in which “I” is known directly, beyond all concepts of past and future. Papaji says that only the heart knows here and now, the only place where “I” is realized. He goes on to say that, in reality, there is only here and now and points to the means whereby it is realized.
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Who is Giggling?
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58 minutes - digitally remastered
A laugh a day keeps the mind away! Papaji on the subject of laughter.
This DVD will bring tears to the eyes from the many funny encounters it contains, one of which is a young man who tells Papaji that he is stuck between the mud and the ocean. Papaji declares him finished and writes the date and time of his death on a piece of paper. The young man gets the joke and the hall burst out in laughter along with him.
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It's so Simple!
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1 hour - digitally remastered
This compilation was shown at Gold Lake for Guru Punima, July 2008.
It brought us all to laughter and tears.
It includes the amazing clip of the man who asks Papaji, "Show me God" with the whole of Satsang bursting out in laughter.
It is a very powerful DVD and many people’s favourite.
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The Divine Wedding
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1 hour 2 minutes - digitally remastered
A beautiful compilation on the subject of devotion and surrender to the Guru.
“Let the boat go in the world pool, someone will look after you. Everything is done by the Lord seated in your heart.”
Papaji talks about guru’s protection and describes how he himself goes along with his devotees for some time to be washed away by the current of samsara, but ultimately brings them out on the shore.
This is a very moving video, with few, very devotional interactions.
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Nothing Ever Happened
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1 hour 9 minutes - digitally remastered
A moving compilation in honour of Papaji’s centenary anniversary, which includes rare and unseen behind-the-scenes footage from Satsang Bhavan and from Papaji’s house. This DVD contains extracts of Papaji in his house, reading and commenting on the Yoga Vasishta.
The DVD starts and ends with 2 devotional songs, as video montages of Papaji in various situation.
A must see beautiful compilation.
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Dancing in Emptiness
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1 hour 3 minutes - digitally remastered
This compilation starts with a discourse on Self-enquiry as a means to strike at the root of the mind once and for all. Papaji emphasises the importance to listen attentively to the instruction of the guru and not to let the mind grasp understanding. The compilation includes an extract from an interview by Finnish television, in which Papaji reveals that there is no end to understanding and that even Papaji, himself, is still progressing in this final stage of evolution.
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Why was I born?
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1 hour 4 minutes - digitally remastered
In this compilation Papaji addresses the notion of birth and death and how freedom is available here and now, in an instant of time, by simply keeping quiet.
This DVD contains extracts of the interview by David Godman ‘Summa Iru’ with Papaji describing the differences between no-mind, dead mind and still mind.
The compilation includes 2 very devotional encounters and a devotee asking Papaji about the difference between roaring and quiet silence, with the whole room bursting out in laughter.
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Sadguru
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40 ms - digitally remastered
Papaji replies a question about the relationship between guru and disciple. This DVD contains extracts from David Godman’s interview ‘Summa Iru,’ including one of the questions about what happens when the guru dies.
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captions in English, French, Spanish, & Hebrew
Maya
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1 hour
Maya is all that is and all that is not: the complete illusion in imagination. And with total, absolute, 100% watchfulness, it is possible to see Maya for what it truly is. With this awareness, with this attention onto the experiencer, without reliance on any practice, any method, or to any past or future achievements, you will discover in this split-second, who you really are. The secret of true happiness is revealed in this knowledge. To cross this ocean of suffering called samsara you must have a raft. Satsang is this raft. Once you are on this raft, you need do nothing; nothing can bother you. The secret of Satsang is revealed in this split-second. All desires are fulfilled, not abandoned, but fulfilled. Nothing more is desired. You have it all.
FULL REMASTERED SATSANGS
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captions in English, Italian & Norwegian
Who is the Witness?
Satsang from September 4, 1992
1 hr 3 minutes - digitally remastered
In Who is the Witness? Papaji discusses ‘That’ which resides beyond time and is beyond description: Existence Itself, which, as the only reality, is witness to Itself. He also explains that it is only the mind that doubts that “I am That”, and how, once the mind is stilled, it becomes obvious that what we seek we already are. Included in this Satsang is a wonderful discussion of the Buddha and the meaning of “Buddha-hood.”
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Who are You?
Satsang from November 6, 1992
1 hr 11 minutes - digitally remastered
Following his talk on the Self, Papaji is asked about overcoming karma. He says that in knowing oneself karma ceases to function, and then describes the impediments to such realization and the means whereby realization is achieved. Papaji also addresses a question about Vipassana meditation and, by association, meditation in general. Later in this Satsang, he uses a wonderful story about a Sufi saint as a means of teaching about the nature of reality.
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Fear of Death
Satsang from October 10, 1992
1 hour 2 minutes - digitally remastered
In this Satsang Papaji addresses a primal fear of one who is identified with the body. In addition to talking about the root cause of the fear of death, he also tells listeners how to become free, of not only the fear of death, but how to become free of all fear. He lightens the mood, and gives some wonderful and direct instruction, through some very moving and funny moments.
Papaji’s use of jokes and stories is a delight.
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Who is the Doer?
Satsang from October 3, 1992
1 hour 32 minutes - digitally remastered
In this Satsang Papaji gives a beautiful discourse on emptiness. “You are not the doer. All our activites are in emptiness and you are not responsible for any activity. When you get rid of name and form this is all Akash, emptiness. And this is your true nature.”
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Worship
Satsang from November 17, 1992
59 minutes - digitally remastered
This Satsang begins with Papaji giving a wonderful and emotional talk on the historic background of Buddhist worship with an emphasis on honouring everything that comes into everyday life. He continues with a very touching admission that all his attempts to express the inexpressible Truth have failed, followed by a long period of silence in which the viewer is drawn into a profound silence. Papaji says, “This intoxication can last forever,” and ends this gathering by speaking about the purpose of Satsang.
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Delight, Bliss and Beyond
Satsang from November 21, 1992
1 hour 10 minutes - digitally remastered
In this video Papaji speaks about the value of association with a guru. He then goes on to answer a question often heard in Satsang, which is, “I got it when I was with you, but then I lost it when I went home. How do I maintain this understanding at all times?”
Papaji also speaks about the trap of association with the past.
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The World is a Notion
Satsang from November 22, 1992
1 hour 35 minutes - digitally remastered
In this Satsang Papaji discusses the underlying cause of suffering: the notion that "I am the body." He explains how to remove that belief and to realize the immaculate nature of Being. He eloquently discusses the essence of all that appears, which he defines as Consciousness, Presence, or Truth. Peace, the source of peace, and that which disturbs peace is discussed.
Papaji answers the question, "Does one need intellect in order to understand who one is?" He then discusses the difference between intellect and understanding. Finally, he leads the student to that place where all questions are answered and reveals the way by which one may continually abide therein.
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captions in English, French, Italian, Hebrew, Dutch, Norwegian & German
Behold the Inner Flame
Satsang from November 26, 1992
59 minutes - digitally remastered
In this beautiful Satsang Papaji talks about three methods for experiencing the inner flame that is always shining in one’s heart. He also speaks about the price for total freedom and, in a very funny and moving exchange, guides a devotee through the quagmire of attachments to the experience of peace.
He ends this Satsang with a profound teaching on the removal of fear.
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Freedom, Liberation, Enlightenment, Moksha
Satsang from November 16, 1992
1 hour and 29 minutes - digitally remastered
In this powerful Satsang Papaji talks about consciousness and explains how being aware of the ego is essential to stop identifying with it. To see the ego is not to be the ego and in that moment of total awareness one is free.
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Direct Awakening
Satsang from August 18, 1992
Part 1: 53 minutes
Part 2: 49 minutes
digitally remastered
In this beautiful Satsang Papaji talks about three methods for experiencing the inner flame that is always shining in one’s heart. He also speaks about the price for total freedom and, in a very funny and moving exchange, guides a devotee through the quagmire of attachments to the experience of peace.
He ends this Satsang with a profound teaching on the removal of fear.
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SUMMA IRU –(KEEP QUIET)
March 1993
An interview by David Godman
1 hr 20 minutes - digitally remastered
In this interview, set in a beautiful garden in Lucknow, Papaji lovingly answers a wide variety of questions. His answers are sometimes serious, sometimes humorous, but always profound and direct.
The questions to which Papaji responds in this interview by David Godman:
Why is what you offer not called a teaching?
Are you a guru?
Is there a power, or grace, in your presence that helps people recognize the Self?
Are there qualifications for enlightenment?
If enlightenment is so easy, why do so few succeed?
Is it necessary to have a master or guru?
Are ecstasy and bliss states of mind?
OM SHANTI COLLECTIONS
These series of videos, Om Shanti Collections, include for each single DVD the opening discourses, also called “Om Shanti”, to three Satsangs in 1992 & 1993.
Only Papaji speaks in each of these clips. There are no questions and answers.
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Papaji Speaks - Om Shanti Vol. 1
digitally remastered
September 4, 1992 - 22 minutes
Who is the Witness?
Papaji asks, “Who is the witness of all activities, personal and universal?” Who was the witness before the creation of the universe and, thus, before the Creator? And, why is it important to consider?
November 17, 1992 - 18 minutes
Worship
Papaji maintains that worship is not foreign to enlightened ones. Everything is Consciousness, and worship of Consciousness in whatever form it appears acknowledges that Consciousness is all there is. Consciousness, or the Self, reveals Itself to Itself. If you worship all things as Consciousness, you will never forget who you are.
November 26, 1992 - 18 minutes
Behold the Inner Flame
Call this flame the Self, Atman, Enlightenment, or Freedom. There are three ways to find it:
1. Absolute dedication for it.
2. Completely abandon all desires.
3. Enquire into the nature of the Self.
Any one of these is quite enough. This flame is always within your Heart, it is not distant. At some level you must be aware of this or the attractions of the world would satisfy you. You are not satisfied. Only that which is eternal can satisfy you. Peace is eternal. You must decide that this is what you want and then you must dedicate yourself to it. Then you must share it with all beings.
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Papaji Speaks - Om Shanti Vol. 2
digitally remastered
November 6, 1992 - 24 minutes
Who are you?
Papaji says that if you know the answer to the question, “Who are you?” karma ceases to function and samsara ceases to exist. You return to your original nature: Being, Existence, Bliss. This is the only reason you are here. He then goes on to discuss the means by which the answer becomes apparent.
November 23, 1992 - 16 minutes
The word is a Notion
Papaji discusses the original notion, or idea, from which the entire illusory universe was born. He says that those who look at the fruit of this notion will suffer endlessly because it hides the substratum of all that appears, which is the source of all joy. He explains the underlying Reality, God or Consciousness, and the means by which the illusion can be dissolved so that Reality can be realized.
December 21, 1992 - 15 minutes
Silence
Papaji says that silence, which is one’s true nature and the source of all happiness, is the purpose of all practices. For example, he says that the joy that seems to come from the attainment of some goal is not in the gain itself, but becomes apparent as ever-present because the mind is now silent. He maintains that it is possible to be silent even in the midst of activity, which is also Sri Ramana Maharshi’s main teaching. Papaji says that silence, which is synonymous with freedom, answers all questions. However, he says not to run after freedom or enlightenment. If you keep quiet it will find you. Papaji doesn’t leave us with only the insight into the importance of silence, but goes on to tell us how to achieve (or recognize) silence as the ever-present substratum of awareness.
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Papaji Speaks - Om Shanti Vol. 3
digitally remastered
October 10, 1992 – 20 minutes
Fear of Death
Papaji explains how the close association with a realized teacher removes the fear of death. Such association will help one to get rid of the concepts of birth and death - neither of which exist in reality – and to spark the desire to be free which is the only truly helpful desire.
December 1, 1992 – 18 minutes
What is the mind?
In this segment, Papaji speaks about desire. He says that to give up all desire, but for a instant, you will see that mind and ego do not exist. In the emptiness of no-mind there is no union and no separation. There is only ‘This’ which one eternally is.
January 23, 1993 – 20 minutes
Keep Quiet
Papaji explains that the words “keep quiet,” which are heard so often in Satsang, is not something that one does, but is in fact, what you always are. You are always quiet. It is your true nature. When Papaji says to keep quiet he is simply saying do not take up any thought; recognize what is always the case prior to, during, and after all thoughts.
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Papaji Speaks - Om Shanti Vol. 4
digitally remastered
October 3, 1992 – 18 minutes
Who is the doer?
Papaji explains that there was, is, and always will be only Emptiness from which all appearances arise. Our challenge is to remain the witness of all that is played out on the screen of Emptiness. He goes on to explain how to see Emptiness in form.
December 11, 1992 – 16 minutes
Self-Enquiry
Papaji counsels a dying woman with regard to the reality of Life, or Consciousness, which cannot die. In the process, of course, he is counselling all of us. He challenges all of us to first know ourselves and then to speak of death.
December 22, 1992 – 11 minutes
Contemplate on That
This is considered by those who were present in the Satsang from which this excerpt is taken, to be one of Papaji’s best presentations on silence and devotion.
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Papaji Speaks - Om Shanti Vol. 5
digitally remastered
December 10 1992 – 17 minutes
Pleasure is Pain
This is a long discourse in which the false promises of all the pleasures of the world of form are exposed . Papaji does not leave the listener in hopelessness but goes on to explain how to avoid the suffering that comes from the pursuit of pleasure. He speaks of Self-Knowledge in which one sees through the illusion of the ego and its promises to the Reality in which we abide. It is called freedom, peace, happiness, beauty and love. This talk includes a beautiful description of ego and the means by which it deflects us from the realization of that place where we are eternally seated.
November 3, 1992 – 17 minutes
Enlightenment
Papaji gives a very clear explanation of enlightenment and why it seems, so often, to be impossible to attain. He says, despite the belief in the separation from ‘That’ which one is, that it is possible to realize the truth about oneself this very moment and goes on to tell us how. He finishes this talk with a provocative and profound statement: “The ultimate truth is that nothing ever existed. It’s all silence.”
November 21, 1992 – 33 minutes
Delight, Bliss & Beyond
This volume of talks ends with a call for true non-action in which we realize delight, bliss and ‘That’ which lies beyond every possible conception of what it means to realize, or be the truth: “Let there be peace, delight, bliss and beyond.