After a lifetime of spiritual seeking, Nirmala met his teacher, Neelam, a devotee of H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji). She convinced him that seeking wasn't necessary; and after experiencing a profound spiritual awakening in India, he began offering satsang and Nondual Spiritual Mentoring with Neelam's blessing. This tradition of spiritual wisdom has been most profoundly disseminated by Ramana Maharshi, a revered Indian saint, who was Papaji's teacher. Nirmala's perspective was also profoundly expanded by his friend and teacher Adyashanti.

Nirmala offers satsang in gratitude for the love and grace that flow through his teachers, Neelam and Adyashanti, and for the Truth brought to this world by Ramana Maharshi and H.W.L. Poonja. Advaita satsang is offered as a celebration of the possibility, in every moment, of recognizing the truth of who we are. Nirmala offers a unique vision and a gentle, compassionate approach, which adds to this rich tradition of inquiry into the truth of Being.

Nirmala lives in Sedona, Arizona with his wife, Gina, and their two dogs, Rafi and Rumi. Contact Nirmala by using the contact form here. Read an interview with Nirmala here. More information about Gina and her books, including Radical Happiness: A Guide to Awakening, is available on radicalhappiness.com.

More of Nirmala's books:

Everything Is Included: Essays About Truth, Love, and Awareness

That Is That: Essays About True Nature

Gifts With No Giver: A Love Affair With Truth

Living From The Heart

Meeting the Mystery: Exploring the Aware Presence at the Heart of All Life

Referred to during the interview:

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Summary and transcript of this interview

Interview recorded 6/2/2012

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Nirmala and his teachings

00:04:09 - The Measurement of Truth

00:07:47 - Focusing on Desires and Sense of Self

00:11:01 - The Geographic Cure and Conditioning

00:14:20 - Focusing and Expanding

00:17:49 - The Illusion of Reality

00:21:15 - The Fundamental Quality of Space

00:24:52 - The Space Within and Without

00:27:53 - Contemplating the Existence of Intelligence in Everything

00:31:46 - The Illusion of Thoughts and Political Perspectives

00:35:33 - The Role of Spirituality in Politics and Morality

00:40:02 - Functioning in Vastness and Discriminating Truth

00:44:11 - The Ordinary Experience of Being the Boss

00:48:07 - Discrimination and Heart Wisdom

00:52:12 - The Concept of Better and Worse in Experience

00:56:38 - The Illusion of "Better" Sound

01:00:27 - The Small Truth of Money and Happiness

01:04:31 - The Journey of Self-Discovery

01:08:58 - An Unexpected Journey towards Awakening

01:13:19 - Letting go of the desire to awaken

01:17:52 - Following the Heart

01:21:36 - Oneness with the Ganges River

01:26:14 - The Invitation to Give Satsang

01:29:54 - Trust in Physical Reality

01:33:37 - The Sacredness of Reality

01:37:23 - Finding Balance with Sweets

01:41:23 - The Experience of Consciousness and Meditation

01:45:26 - The Definition of Jnanis and Yogis

01:49:36 - The Infinite Possibilities of Consciousness

01:54:00 - Levels of Consciousness beyond a Thousand

01:57:19 - Wrapping Up and Thank You