Approaches to Self-Inquiry, December 23, 2018

Approaches to Self-Inquiry
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Krishnamurti Educational Centre of Canada

For this afternoon event at the Centre in Metchosin we showed a film about spiritual teacher and recovered addict Paul Hedderman. Paul has a unique and energetic way of talking about his journey and sharing his insights about the nature of the self and the possibility of transcending self-concern. His expression is sometimes humorous, sometimes using rough language, but very much to the point and directly exploring the issues of self investigation and the misguided ways we tend to seek release from the egoic sense of self and our conditioning. Paul’s answering of questions put to him by an interviewer took place against a background of beautiful natural settings including beaches where Paul was surfing.
The three participants noted that what Paul says is very similar to J. Krishnamurti’s approach to the same issues of living. The movie, Travelling Lighter with Paul Hedderman, was very much enjoyed.