249. Mukti

Mukti, whose name means “liberation”, is a teacher in the lineage of Adyashanti, her husband. Together they founded Open Gate Sangha in 1996 to cultivate the awakening of consciousness in those who yearn for truth, peace, and freedom. In teaching, Mukti brings flavors of feminine quietude and nurturing as well as kinesthetic, visual, and precise pointers to Truth. Many speak of her being particularly gifted in her offering of guided meditations. Her keen interest as a teacher is in the revelation of consciousness touching and transforming human experience. She is licensed in acupuncture and certified in yoga instruction. For sample teachings, audio clips and downloads, and further information, visit muktisource.org.

Audio Book: The Self in Full Bloom

Mukti in panel discussion:: “Emptiness is also Form”

Transcript of this interview

Interview conducted 9/6/2014

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction: Mukti, Teacher in the Lineage of Adyashanti
00:03:38 – The Transformative Power of Awakening and Release
00:07:37 – Addressing the Complexity of Awakening
00:11:20 – Dealing with Intensity after Awakening
00:15:07 – The Complexity of Suffering and the Breakdown of Black and White Models
00:18:25 – Unpacking the Desire to Compete
00:22:05 – The Shift to the Universal Body
00:26:03 – The Zoom Lens Perspective
00:30:03 – Awakening to the Divine Experience
00:34:26 – The Marvelous Intelligence of Creation
00:37:57 – The Trajectory of Embodiment
00:41:32 – The Perceived Finality of Awakening
00:44:49 – Mukti’s Journey from Catholicism to Direct Path Teachings
00:48:09 – The Inspiration of Spiritual Examples
00:52:41 – Incarnating the Divine
00:56:45 – The Nourishment of Infinite Expressions
01:01:01 – The Value of Different Paths
01:04:37 – Attracting a Spiritual Partner
01:07:43 – A Deep Recognition
01:11:10 – Dating and Getting to Know Each Other
01:14:13 – Adjusting to Married Life
01:16:40 – The Influence of Trust and Connection in Spiritual Growth
01:21:35 – The Influence of Shakti and Transmission
01:24:10 – The Paradox of Simplifying Spiritual Practice
01:27:32 – Awakening and the Question of Stillness
01:31:26 – Turning Inside Out and Looking at Itself
01:35:15 – The Ego and its Transformation
01:38:42 – Enriching the Human Experience through Awakening
01:43:03 – Liberating the Self and Welcoming the Expression of Spirit
01:46:47 – Resources and Updates
01:49:11 – BatGap Platform Overview