Mooji’s teachings offer invaluable insights into self-realization and letting go of the ego. One key element in Mooji’s teachings is the importance of recognizing and witnessing the presence beyond the mind. This is emphasized in a session from the Lisbon Intensive Retreat, held from April 3 to 7, 2024.
A questioner expressed gratitude for the experience and shared their journey of practicing for a year and a half. The questioner experienced beauty in the state of presence, yet also noticed the re-emergence of the ego and mind. Mooji responds by guiding the individual to go beyond the transient experiences of the mind and even the subtle feeling of existence.
Mooji advises setting aside both the mind and the feeling of existence, as they are perceivable phenomena. He directs attention to what remains when all thoughts and identifications are let go. This inquiry into the nature of awareness forms the crux of Mooji’s teachings. It is about recognizing the self that is beyond all states and experiences, which is often described as an empty yet fulfilling experience.
A crucial point Mooji makes is that even the subtlest sense of “I am” is a phenomenon that can appear and disappear. Therefore, he invites participants to drop even this sense and see what remains. The experiment is to find that which is not bound by the fluctuations of the mind or the ego.
In the interaction, Mooji challenges the questioner to identify what remains when they let go of their personal identity and the concept of existence. The response is often described as an empty but all-encompassing presence. This presence is inherently free from the mind’s narratives and anxieties, and it doesn’t require any action to sustain it.
A profound moment arises when the questioner asks how to live from this state of emptiness in daily life. Mooji points out that this question itself comes from the mind, which is seeking a way to integrate the realization into the human experience. He emphasizes that the true self does not need to figure out how to live; it simply is.
Mooji further discusses the paradox of wanting to practice from a place of non-identity. The self-realized state requires a deep and consistent inquiry into what truly is. The ultimate realization is that the true self has no personal identity, no actions to perform, and no objectives to achieve.
Mooji uses the metaphor of a child who sees through the illusion of the emperor’s invisible clothes to illustrate the simplicity and directness of true recognition. The child’s innocent clarity reveals the truth that is obvious yet often overlooked.
In conclusion, Mooji’s teachings provide a profound method for experiencing one’s true nature beyond the constraints of the mind and ego. By persistently asking what remains when everything else is dropped, one may arrive at a state of pure awareness. This awareness is empty of personal identity yet full in its presence. It is recommended to engage deeply with Mooji’s teachings for a clearer understanding and potential realization.
For a detailed exploration of Mooji’s teachings, “Before I Am, Second Edition: The direct recognition of Truth” by Mooji is highly recommended.
Readers are encouraged to watch the embedded video above for a deeper dive into this transformative guidance.
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