Self-inquiry, June 21, 2023

Self-inquiry

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion

With Mukesh Gupta

 

Continuing with his offerings in Victoria during his visit from India, Mukesh welcomed five “friends” in an afternoon dialogue at the Gorge Park Pavilion in Esquimalt. All six attendees joined equally with questions and insights that created a lively and interesting afternoon of inquiry into the nature of ourselves. We explored a number of subjects with a focus on gaining insight into the make-up of our own consciousness and thus coming upon a sense of freedom in our experience of living. First, we looked into the challenge of calming the nervous system as a ground for self-understanding and realization of a deep peace within. We then moved into an examination of the concept of “innocence” and what it might really mean. This opened into some dialogue about fear, greed, and war in the world. Related to these explorations, the issue of our conditioning as human beings in our current society was raised and a good deal of time spent in looking at different aspects of our conditioning, for example the need to be competitive and to compare ourselves with others. Right education is needed to move beyond this quality of conflict.

It was a worthwhile and interesting session apparently enjoyed by all.

 

DB