Takuin Minamoto was born on May 24th, 1973. Despite not having an interest in spiritual seeking, on December 1st, 2006, Takuin exploded into a being devoid of search and searcher. This destructive event ended everything other than what was naturally present. It was an 'accident' beyond the touch of structured teachings.

“People have asked about this event and seem to assume that it was a peaceful transition, as if I had cultivated something through time and blissfully 'became the real me,' whatever that means. Still, others think it led to gaining what was desired. But none of that is true.

The realization was an explosion that destroyed everything that came before. Nothing was gained, and everything was lost. There were only sensations, and the perception of things happening.”

After a short period of re-adjustment, Takuin began writing and exploring words that arose from day to day events and meetings with other people. This led to the eventual creation of Takuin.com - Life Beyond the Image. Today, Takuin spends most of his time meeting with others, either in-person or online.

Summary and Transcript of this interview

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Awakening at the Sound of a Car Horn

00:04:00 - The Experience of the Car Incident

00:07:20 - Loss of Personal Identity

00:10:19 - The Self as a Tightly Compressed Ball

00:13:48 - The Shift to Vastness

00:17:46 - Writing for Clarity and Self-Expression

00:22:35 - Interest in Exploring the Mind

00:27:32 - The Influence of Bruce Lee and Krishnamurti

00:31:58 - The Unique Expression of Spiritual Awakening

00:36:24 - The Unique Offering of Each Individual

00:40:05 - Social Consequences of Speaking Out

00:43:54 - Awareness of Our Own Functioning

00:48:01 - Levels of Consciousness and Spiritual Progress

00:53:03 - The Paradox of Life

00:57:37 - The Different Stages of Awakening

01:01:44 - Embracing Individuality and Personal Growth

01:05:12 - Transitioning from a Spiritual Teacher

01:08:16 - The Joy of Personal Interaction and Spiritual Gatherings

01:11:04 - Seeking the Truth

01:14:34 - The Nature of Seeking

01:18:04 - The Richness of Human Relationships

01:21:31 - The Unusual Experience of Hearing All Sounds

01:25:01 - A Stage of Transition

01:29:05 - The Unnoticed Changes in a Relationship

01:32:34 - Openness and Inclusivity in Spirituality

01:35:35 - Casual Conversations and Connection

01:39:38 - The Fascination of Various Ways of Expressing Awakening

01:43:41 - The Journey of Enlightenment and Continuous Growth

01:48:00 - The Development of Richness in Awakening

01:51:44 - The Flowering of Life and Evolutionary Unfoldment

01:56:22 - Richard Schooping: Recovering from AIDS through Spiritual Awakening

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