Perhaps, those of you steadfastly focused on noumenon will find nothing of interest in this discussion of archetypes and causal mind.

Carl Gustav Jung was a great Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist. He was a major figure in modern Western thought; his work continues to spark controversy. He played a fundamental role in the development of psychotherapy and a large international group practices under his name.

As importantly, he is recognized for his prominent role in introducing Eastern thought, as with his commentaries on the I Ching, The Tibetan Book of the Dead and The Secret of the Golden Flower, to name a few.

But, to this author, none of this analysis holds a candle to the recent release of his  journal, The Red Book: Liber Novus. The Red Book combines both art and intimate descriptions of his personal spiritual journey.

So, what is this doing in an exploration of nonduality and advaita? If your self inquiry, in transparency, has never encountered autonomous archetypes, then, perhaps, nothing. Simply skip this entry.

But, if you have had such encounters or are simply curious about what this great man's deep inquiry yielded in wisdom, I encourage you to read just a single note taken from the Red Book: his inscription on the reverse of one of his paintings, Untitled work, 1917, referring to The Cabiri.

Click here to watch a video on The Red Book, download a color copy of it, and read a short inscription by Carl Gustav Jung from the backside of a painting in The Red Book.

I've experienced the vanishing of space, time,
And all objects, including...
Myself,
And found that even without being alive...
I Live.

Take Note: For those of you on the East Coast: Francis Lucille is appearing in New York City for the first time in many years on January 21st and 22nd, 2011. Join him for satsang dialog at Integral Yoga on Friday evening, January 21st, at 7pm, and an all-day workshop on Saturday, January 22nd. Click here, as more information and registration details will be posted on his Meetup calendar shortly.

Francis Lucille concluded his annual two week Thanksgiving Retreat last Saturday. Today, we received new material filmed at the event which we believe you may find of value. In this video clip, Francis explains subtle differences in working with fear; carfeully instructing a student on the fine art of welcoming. It is one of the more detailed discussions we have heard yet on this subject.

Click here to watch the new Francis Lucille Dialog on fear and the fine art of welcoming.

What is the relationship between alcoholism and spiritual seeking? The answer is, in a word, Lack. It is the symptom of one core belief: that what I am is separate and limited.

This is the material covered in the Paul Hedderman documentary: Addiciton, Recovery, and Spiritual Awakening. This is an entirely new perspective on the manisfestation of lack from a rising star in nonduality.

Click here to view a video clip with Paul Hedderman on lack and in a humorous discussion on the need (or lack thereof) for spiritual teachers.

Thomas Merton: Nondual Christian Mystic?

Thomas Merton was a modern Catholic mystic. These are not contradictory terms, although some forms of modern Christianity might have us believe so.

For him, religion was not an endless source of joy and contemplation. He struggled with Faith's calling.

In his widely read biography, The Seven Storey Mountain, Merton explained that he was so drawn to God that he could no more deny it's pull any more than he could deny his identity. His greatest wisdom was the discovery that they were one and the same.

Click here to read the briefest bit of his biography, enjoy a simple poem, and  see a short video on this great Christian mystic, Thomas Merton, who discovered the deepest secret.

Here is a great oppurtunity to spend some time investigating the experience of Jon Bernie, deeply moved by Jean Klein and later, asked to teach by Adyashanti. Join us as  we discuss nonduality and advaita with Jon.

Click here to view this first dialogue with Jon Bernie filmed in Mill Valley. We found his approach refreshing. We hope you do as well.

Rupert Spira's popularity continues to grow. Many have asked us when he will be appearing again in the United States. Following is a list of his forthcoming events for February 2011:

2nd to 4th February 2011 - Evening meetings in Boulder/Denver Area, Colorado

6th to 11th February 2011 - Five-day residential retreat in Santa Barbara
 
12th & 13th February 2011 - Weekend Intensive in Boulder, Colorado.

Information and Registration for the Colorado and Santa Barbara Events are available at Rupert Spira's website.

For those of you in the metro New York market, StillnessSpeaks Live Events is pleased to announce that Rupert is returning for another three-day event in New York City on March 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2011, at Integral Yoga. Our last event reached capacity, so we suggest you make your reservations early.

Click here to register for Rupert Spira's Live Event in NYC, March 25-27,2011.

Click here to enjoy a new MP3 meditation sent to us recently by Rupert. Also, view free video clips of Rupert by clicking here.

I first met Karl Renz giving his profoundly clear take on advaita and nonduality in Tiruvannamalai, India, home of the Ramana Maharshi Ashram. I was immediately enamored with his  lightning sense of humor and completely uncompromising approach. An accomplished artist, Karl was remarkable to interview, as many of his statements dropped me into a deep silence as the full impact of what he was saying "dispersed" throughout me.

This reaction may sound trivial to some. I offer this short video clip from our upcoming DVD interview with Karl Renz for your consideration.