Sunday, May 13, 2012

Dialogue with Adyashanti

Adyashanti's Oakland intensive 5-12-12, because of our volunteer duties, gave us 4th row seats and my chance to be the first one up for a question,
having overcome the fears that I previously mentioned.
I asked my inquiry, now months old, about seekers being stuck in emptiness or in bliss, and how they can be unstuck. Unlike other satsang-givers he confirmed everything, and provided a very decent discussion. A few good teaching points came to mind and he stated that 90% of students who are awakening get stuck like this. You can't force them to get beyond their stuckness, he added...you can try 3 times and that's it. I replied that maybe I had two more chances, which brought some laughter. The entire intensive was recorded and I plan to transcribe my entire dialog here when it's available.
Disquieting thought: at this rate, I won't get real teachers to address all of my inquiries in this lifetime. Unless the door opens with ShantiMayi, or something else unexpectedly arises.
Or, I just buck up and go on my own self-inquired Q&As.
I see 4 groups of teachers now: false, philosophers, lesser, and spiritual masters. I've dialogued and analyzed all of them, and felt or not felt the presence of their heart.

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