Trained in the 90’s as a teacher in spiritual therapy. The search stopped, among other ‘things’, mainly through the confrontation with Nisargadatta’s I am That, and Ramana Maharshi’s glare and words and the spontaneous recognition of Awareness (Consciousness) as reality. ‘After’ that awakening the ‘I Am/Consciousness’ was recognized to be the first identification.

Since ’98 Hans has led hundreds of satsangs, retreats and private sessions. He published eight books and a booklet, many many articles and columns, YouTube satsang video’s (one in English) and seven homemade music cd’s. Hans is sometimes judged as being too confrontational or direct, or, more kindly, as very clear. On the other hand people credit him for his creativity and patience. Funny, right?

Website:

hanslaurentius.nl

English section of website.

Private Skype Sessions with Hans (in English) will become available in September 2017 for those outside The Netherlands and Belgium. Please check the ‘English’ Section on the website for details.

Transcript of this interview.

Discussion of this in interview in the BatGap Community Facebook group.

Interview recorded 8/5/2017.

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump

00:04:20 - Childhood Experiences

00:08:12 - Awakening to the Paradox

00:12:19 - The Concept of Compassion

00:15:47 - Confronting Hiding and Judgments

00:20:03 - Confronting Fears and Beliefs

00:24:02 - The Shocking Element of Spirituality

00:28:32 - The Silence Already Here

00:32:13 - The Value of Persistence and Authenticity

00:36:27 - The Illusion of Separateness

00:40:23 - Kundalini Experiences and the Dangers Involved

00:43:49 - Investigating the Fear of Being Present

00:48:12 - Looking and Feeling Without Judgment

00:52:02 - The Trouble in the Mind

00:56:26 - The Illusion of Awakening

01:00:13 - The Crystal Clear Flipping and Unripe Mangoes

01:04:22 - An Incredible Journey: Relying on Nature and Strangers

01:08:13 - Grumpiness vs. Happiness

01:12:00 - Love and Separateness

01:15:37 - Feeling Through and Letting Go

01:20:13 - Caring for the Environment: Taking Action

01:23:53 - Reflections on the future of humanity

01:27:18 - The State of Being and Letting Go

01:31:19 - The Link between Humility and Creativity

01:35:46 - Music and Creative Energy

01:39:21 - Evidence for Reincarnation

01:43:30 - Living by Beliefs

01:47:09 - The Illusion of Individuality and Learning

01:51:07 - The Illusion of Free Will

01:54:07 - The Illusion of Free Will and Ownership of Thoughts

01:57:58 - Conclusion and Next Episode Announcement

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