Explaining Reality to a Scientist

A woman seeks advice for responding to her scientific-minded husband who sincerely asked. ‘What is reality?’ After she shares her planned response (describing reality as ‘whole, unlimited, ever-present’), Rupert suggests an approach better suited to a scientist’s methodology – providing tools for self-discovery rather than definitions. He outlines three questions to guide exploration: Can reality disappear? Can reality change? Can reality be known by something other than itself? This scientific formulation of self-enquiry allows the woman’s husband to discover reality experientially.

From event 21 March - 28 April, 2025 Seven-Day Retreat at Garrison Institute, 21–28 March 2025

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