Takuin Minamoto was born on May 24th, 1973. Despite not having an interest in spiritual seeking, on December 1st, 2006, Takuin exploded into a being devoid of search and searcher. This destructive event ended everything other than what was naturally present. It was an ‘accident’ beyond the touch of structured teachings.
“People have asked about this event and seem to assume that it was a peaceful transition, as if I had cultivated something through time and blissfully ‘became the real me,’ whatever that means. Still, others think it led to gaining what was desired. But none of that is true.
The realization was an explosion that destroyed everything that came before. Nothing was gained, and everything was lost. There were only sensations, and the perception of things happening.”
After a short period of re-adjustment, Takuin began writing and exploring words that arose from day to day events and meetings with other people. This led to the eventual creation of Takuin.com – Life Beyond the Image. Today, Takuin spends most of his time meeting with others, either in-person or online.
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
YouTube Video Chapters:
- 00:00:00 – Awakening at the Sound of a Car Horn
- 00:04:00 – The Experience of the Car Incident
- 00:07:20 – Loss of Personal Identity
- 00:10:19 – The Self as a Tightly Compressed Ball
- 00:13:48 – The Shift to Vastness
- 00:17:46 – Writing for Clarity and Self-Expression
- 00:22:35 – Interest in Exploring the Mind
- 00:27:32 – The Influence of Bruce Lee and Krishnamurti
- 00:31:58 – The Unique Expression of Spiritual Awakening
- 00:36:24 – The Unique Offering of Each Individual
- 00:40:05 – Social Consequences of Speaking Out
- 00:43:54 – Awareness of Our Own Functioning
- 00:48:01 – Levels of Consciousness and Spiritual Progress
- 00:53:03 – The Paradox of Life
- 00:57:37 – The Different Stages of Awakening
- 01:01:44 – Embracing Individuality and Personal Growth
- 01:05:12 – Transitioning from a Spiritual Teacher
- 01:08:16 – The Joy of Personal Interaction and Spiritual Gatherings
- 01:11:04 – Seeking the Truth
- 01:14:34 – The Nature of Seeking
- 01:18:04 – The Richness of Human Relationships
- 01:21:31 – The Unusual Experience of Hearing All Sounds
- 01:25:01 – A Stage of Transition
- 01:29:05 – The Unnoticed Changes in a Relationship
- 01:32:34 – Openness and Inclusivity in Spirituality
- 01:35:35 – Casual Conversations and Connection
- 01:39:38 – The Fascination of Various Ways of Expressing Awakening
- 01:43:41 – The Journey of Enlightenment and Continuous Growth
- 01:48:00 – The Development of Richness in Awakening
- 01:51:44 – The Flowering of Life and Evolutionary Unfoldment
- 01:56:22 – Richard Schooping: Recovering from AIDS through Spiritual Awakening
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