Rupert Spira
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About
English Philosopher, international author, and potter, known for his speaking on the idea of non-duality, which is the theory that questions the boundaries between self and other, mind and body, and other dichotomies that shape our perception of reality.
Before Fame
He began studying ceramics at West Surrey College of Art and Design in 1977, graduating with a BA in 1983. In 1984, he opened his own studio. His most recognizable work contains poems, both self-written and by Kathleen Raine, the celebrated British poet, scratched into the glaze or written as embossed letters across the surface of the vessel.
Trivia
His study of non-duality and sharing of his beliefs has garnered attention on YouTube, where he shares tips to practice self-inquiry, the theory behind meditation, and his beliefs about living a good life. His YouTube channel, Rupert Spira, has over 550,000 subscribers.
Family Life
He lives in Oxford, England with his wife, Ellen.
Associated With
He considers that his spiritual journey started at the age of 15 when he first discovered the work of the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi.
