Five Days, July 1999
13 recordings
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MEETING LENGTH: 12 HOURS AND 21 MINUTES
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR RECORDED: 1999
PLACE RECORDED: COOLANGATTA, AUSTRALIA
SESSIONS
Consciousness and the journey towards realizing the Spirit
Video length: 58 minutes
Barry Long presents the three levels of being: physical, psychic, and spiritual, drawing attention to the importance of the physical body. The psychic world is a spiral coil of human thoughts, emotions, and desires, which cannot cross into the spiritual realm. Barry stresses the need for self-sacrifice and the elimination of psychic impediments to realise more of the spirit.
The Clear Psyche
Video length: 1 hours and 21 minutes
In this session Barry talks about the importance of addressing the cause of problems rather than just reacting to them. Barry paints a portrait of the human tendency to personalize and interpret experiences, calling attention to the need to a return to the present moment and the senses.
A Journey Through The Psyche
Video length: 1 hours and 29 minutes
Barry Long narrates the journey from self-centred life through suffering and duality, arriving at oneness through devotion to that which is beyond words. He demonstrates that only through loving the invisible does the self dissolve, leading to peace and spontaneity.
The Great Romance of Life and God
Video length: 1 hours
In this talk, Barry Long discusses the nature of love, self-consciousness, and the pursuit of the real over the illusions of worldly attachment. He brings attention to the need to dissolve selfishness and acknowledging the good, thus naturally aligning with the spirit.
Freedom in the Midst of Death and Endings
Video length: 56 minutes
Barry Long explores the separation of consciousness from the body in moments of shock or near-death, reassuring that true consciousness remains fearless and undisturbed. He guides participants to relinquish attachment to the past and self, fostering fluidity and presence in life.
The Grand Secret: Beyond Death and the Mystery of Spirit
Video length: 1 hours
Barry talks about the human brain's limitations and the distortions it causes, even in the highest realizations. He points out that true goodness, rightness, and truth will improve one's living life, not just in imagination but in reality. He says that death is not an end but a return to the great reality, the spirit. Barry talks about the contamination of the pure psyche by human thoughts and emotions, self-sacrifice, and how consciousness survives death, moving to different realms based on one's life and actions.
Direct Experience: Beyond All Traditions
Video length: 50 minutes
****Barry critiques the Course in Miracles and takes to task Christianity for historical atrocities committed in the name of Jesus. He says that true spirituality is rooted in direct experience rather than doctrines and brings attention to the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the good in life. Barry says that a living master is the embodiment of truth and love, and that genuine spiritual transformation involves surrendering to the divine spirit.
The Endangered Earth: Mad Scientists and the Loss of the Sacred
Video length: 1 hours and 8 minutes
The episode explores the themes of deception, true love, and the impact of modern technology, particularly the internet. Barry talks about how the internet and personal memories are filled with past emotion and information, and how true love and self-denial are essential for a fulfilling relationship. He criticizes the internet as an addiction that distracts from real knowledge and the spiritual life. The discussion also touches on the negative effects of drugs, alcohol, and virtual reality, emphasizing the importance of facing life's challenges and finding true spiritual masters. Barry advocates for a return to pure psychic and spiritual being, free from external distractions and addictions.
Feelings and Knowledge
Video length: 1 hours and 11 minutes
The session emphasizes the distinction between feelings and knowledge, particularly in the context of love and relationships. Barry says that feelings are unreliable and lead to unhappiness, while true love is a state of knowledge and resonance. He highlights the importance of recognizing the pure psyche and the beauty of the Earth, contrasting it with the self's negative tendencies. Barry adds that true power comes from the realization of God and the ability to overcome negative thoughts and emotions.
The Mad Scientist: Scientific Ambition and Its Effects on Love
Video length: 1 hours and 3 minutes
