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Meditative Dialogue with Mukesh Gupta, July 30th, 2025

Passion, Fantasy, and the Gift of Impermanence In this final session, participants continued exploring the source of authentic passion for awakening—that quality present in childhood before conditioning domesticates it. Mukesh observed how we live in “a fantasy of the mind” with its stories and beliefs, and examined what stops us from stepping out: the belief […]

Meditative Dialogue with Mukesh Gupta, July 27th, 2025

The Fundamental Question: Can the Mind Be Quiet? Mukesh opened with what he called “one most important question in self-inquiry”: Can the mind be quiet? He distinguished between surface mental noise and deeper undercurrents—streams of insecurity, fear of not being accepted, and survival instincts that drive our restlessness. “In the light of silence, all problems […]

Meditative Dialogue with Mukesh Gupta, July 23th, 2025

Individual Transformation and Collective Change Opening with Krishnamurti’s observation that humanity hasn’t evolved psychologically despite technological progress, Mukesh invited inquiry into what constitutes genuine inner flowering. Participants shared experiences ranging from international students reverting to tribal loyalties during conflicts to personal insights about attachment and identity. The dialogue explored how institutions emerge from individuals, making […]

Meditative Dialogue with Mukesh Gupta, July 16th, 2025

Freedom from Body Image and Mental Constructs A question about body image and self-esteem opened into a broader exploration of how we create unnecessary suffering through psychological projections. For example: “What people think… We carry this heavy burden of our own image.” The group explored how the mind operates as “a big machine which is […]