Sage and Scientist in Us: Duality to Non-duality
Join us for a transformative journey of science and spirituality in a Sāngha (or gathering) in exploring a timeless dialogue between Sage Aṣṭāvakra, born with eight bodily deformities, and King Janaka, the philosopher-king of Mithila. A deep dive straight into the heart of spiritual truth!
Time & Location
May 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Zoom meeting
About the event
May 9th: Freedom from doership and effortlessness: Ease
May 23rd: Beyond attachment and renunciation: Balance
May 30th: Stillness beyond thought and action: Presence
Why This Class?The Aṣṭāvakra Gītā stands out for its radical simplicity. It doesn’t offer a gradual path, it declares the truth immediately: You are free already. For modern seekers, it resonates with both spiritual wisdom and psychological insight, pointing to freedom beyond conditioned thought patterns.
As the text beautifully reminds us:“You are not the body, nor the mind. You are the witness, pure consciousness itself. Rest in that, and be free.”
Core Themes we will explore from true scientific and spiritual lenses:
Radical Non-Duality: The Self is pure awareness, already free, untouched by body or mind.
Illusion of the World: Suffering and striving dissolve once the Self is realized.
Direct Path to Freedom: No rituals, no lengthy effort but that freedom is here, now.
True Renunciation: Letting go of ego and identification with the mind.
Silence and Stillness: Abiding as vast, unchanging awareness.
If you can please donate whatever you want/can as half of the donation will go toward a special cause for humans in need.
Donation
General Admission
$+Ticket service fee
Total
$0.00
