Abiding in the World as Being

A man asks the practical question of how to abide in being while engaging with objects and relationships, particularly when being cannot be in subject-object relationship. Through a practical demonstration involving an intentional insult, Rupert illustrates the profound difference between standing in thoughts/feelings versus standing in being. When identified with thoughts, insults provoke reactions and conflict; when established in being, the same words create no disturbance. This non-reactivity not only prevents conflict but transforms the relationship, inspiring trust and mirroring back to others their own potential for peace. Rupert suggests this quality of relationship need not be limited to retreat settings but can become one’s normal way of being in the world.

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

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