True Peace Lies Behind Even the Silence

A woman describes experiencing spontaneous silence during daily activities and asks about its nature. Rupert cautions against mistaking the absence of mental content (the ‘blank screensaver’) for true being. He explains that when thoughts quiet down, one must take the further step of recognising what is aware of this silence, instead of merely resting in the emptiness. True peace lies behind even the silence, remaining present during both mental content and its absence. This understanding removes potential conflict between experience and silence, allowing one to move smoothly between contemplative periods and active engagement without essential difference.

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

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