What Does It Mean to Be Aware of Being Aware?

If awareness is not personal, what does it truly mean to be aware of being aware? Rupert says: ‘Being aware of being aware is not something that takes place in a subject-object relationship. It is like the sun illuminating itself – nobody thinks that the sun that illuminates and the sun that is illuminated are two different suns. In the same way, the awareness that knows and the being that is known are one.’ ‘Even to call this a meditation is a concession to the mind’s desire to do something, because shining is what the sun is, not what it does – and being is the shining of our nature. Whether your eyes are open or closed, whether you are sitting quietly or walking down the street, there is only being wherever you go. This is what the Christian tradition means by praying without ceasing – to remain in being as being, both in the absence and in the midst of experience.’ *This video is from one of Rupert’s in-person retreats in Norway, 22–25 May 2025. For more information on upcoming retreats (many of which can be attended online via livestream) go to: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events Timestamps: 0:00 The Highest Meditation 1:23 Impersonal Awareness 2:27 Being Aware of Being Aware 3:47 The Sun Illuminates Itself 5:05 Meditation Is What We Are 6:05 Being Is Everywhere 7:09 Praying Without Ceasing –– ACCESS FULL VIDEO ARCHIVE You can watch or listen to 1000s of hours of teachings, guided meditations and answers in Rupert's full video archive here: ▸ https://rupertspira.com/subscriptions –– RETREATS (Weekend & 7-day) Rupert holds regular retreats, roughly once per month, either in-person and online. Many in-person retreats can also be attended from the comfort of your home via livestream. ONLINE RETREAT SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/retrea... IN-PERSON RETREATS SCHEDULE (UK, EU and US) (Also Available to Join Online via Live Stream) ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events –– WEEKLY WEBINARS (2 hours) Rupert's webinars take place on Wednesday evenings, from 4pm UK time. In the first twenty to thirty minutes, Rupert leads a spontaneous meditation. The remaining time is open for attendees to discuss their questions with Rupert. WEEKLY WEBINAR SCHEDULE ▸ https://rupertspira.com/events/webinar –– BROWSE RUPERT’S BOOKS ▸ https://rupertspira.com/publications –– LISTEN TO RUPERT’S PODCAST ▸ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▸ Libsyn: https://rupertspira.libsyn.com/ ▸ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6z1GN... –– JOIN RUPERT’S FACEBOOK GROUP ▸   / rupertspiracommunity   –– SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS ▸ Website: https://rupertspira.com ▸ Instagram:   / rupertspira   ▸ Facebook:   / rupertspira   ▸ Twitter:   / rupertspira   ▸ Tiktok:   / rupertspira   –– FOLLOW RUPERT ON MEDIUM   / rupert_spira   –– SUBSCRIBE TO RUPERT’S YOUTUBE FOR NEW VIDEO ALERTS ▸ https://www.youtube.com/user/rupertsp... –– #rupertspira #nonduality #happiness #natureofreality #consciousness #awareness #meditation #guidedmeditation RS25089f