We just returned from a meditation and discussion to see a "facilitator" for a group exploring non-duality, a man named
Cory Bright, at an artist's loft in Berkeley.
I found him online at a Meet Up group. He knows
Gangaji, Kenny Johnson, John Sherman, and
Adyashanti, all recognized as awakened, all of whom I've seen. I took Kenny around to give satsangs after he was released from prison in 2000, so I knew him pretty well. Yes, he awakened in prison because Gangaji went there and gave satsangs. It's a small world when you've been on the path in the Bay Area.
I asked Cory about his concept of non-duality - he said "I don't know anything." He has teachers, not a teacher, and when I asked if he has been recognized as awakened he gave a fuzzy answer that I can't remember. I shared my experence of fire, desiring the desireless, and my idea of non-duality. Also the curious state of mind I've been in since 2000. It was an odd conversation. The class and faciltator are deeper than the two previous groups, both in Palo Alto. He was a good guy, generous with his time, but my impression is to keep looking. No one seems to have any idea what to do with me. I think it's supposed to be that way for now. It's an opportunity to learn to share my story before I meet with the more profound Masters.
