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Active Nonduality Email Lists and Forums

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Updated August 18, 2008

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I AM Started in May, 1998, 'I Am' was the first nonduality email list to stand independent of any teacher or teaching. It was created before any of the other lists on this page. The quality of posting is high and the volume very low.

Live Journal Nonduality Community "You have obviously come here because you wish to share with others your understanding of nonduality (advaita, etc), and gain from that contact and sharing in the friendly context of a community. All are welcome to join, whether they are new to this and want to learn, or have depth of understanding and realization, and wish to pass it on. Let us grow together." (moderated by IAMOM). Best nonduality community for young people, although all are welcome.

Nonduality Highlights Published daily for over nine years, The Nonduality Highlights consists of one email per day. Each issue may feature original contributions as well as selections from online forums, websites, books, news stories, announcements, articles. It is like receiving a single page from a nonduality magazine each day.

Nonduality Salon Active, well-moderated list on nonduality topics with no guru presiding or dominating. Since August, 1998.

Other lists, forums, discussion boards

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A Net of Jewels You are welcomed to join and enjoy the readings, if understanding happens, you are invited to share your thoughts.

Abhinavagupta: Indian traditions and World Culture. Multi-logue (samvâda) between Indian civilization and world culture through prism of postmodern thought: ethnogenesis ('Âryan' identity), knowledge management (taxonomies), cognitive science (phenomenology), aesthetics (humor theory), philosophy (Foucault's archaeology of knowledge), ethics (purushârtha), feminism (thealogy), psychoanalysis (transgression), trance (shamanism), eschatology (Egyptian mysteries), religion (conversion), by focusing on contemporary relevance of Abhinava's legacy.

Advaita Jnana - Ramana Maharshi's advanced teachings.

Advaita to Zen Quotes are welcome from Zen Masters such as Osho, Sosan, Dogen, Lao Tzu, Basho, Hyakujo, Nansen, Rinzai, Chuang Tzu, Ma Tzu, Kyozan, etc. And Advaita Masters such as Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ramesh Balsekar, Jean Klein, etc.

Advaitin Visit the Homepage: www.geocities.com/advaitins for greater details on Shankara's Advaita Philosophy. Advaitin List is an electronic Spiritual Forum to exchange viewpoints on Shankara's Advaita Philosophy.

Alice's Restaurant Join in on the discussions about incense and incense traditions, candle making, soap making, tea ceremony, green tea, perfumes and perfumery, aromatherapy and essential oil products.

Allspirit - One of the oldest nonduality lists. All are welcome to share their own writings, insight, understanding and also questions, as related to their spiritual path. Those who are on a dedicated spiritual path independent of any one school of thought will be at home here, and those who choose to follow one path as their way are also welcome.

Along The Way Offerings from great spiritual masters to aid us along the way as we make our journey from Unity to Unity.

Ananta Yoga School The intention for the Ananta Yoga Group is to bring to the internet a place where serious yoga students can interact with each other, as well as make available as many resources as possible in the one place. It does not exist to establish a master-student relationship between teacher and students but to make an experienced person available to who ever might need it.

Anunda This list is about consciousness - the seen and the unseen - the sources of conscious and unconscious beliefs and programs that govern people's lives, leading to stress, conflict, addictions, disease and death. Anunda's Journey ... is about remembering ... that which you already are ... which is what you are looking for ... and that which is looking ...

Black Buddhists Buddhism is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing religions within the African-American community. Our discussion group provides a means by which Black Buddhists as well as Christians, Muslims and others can come together and explore the ways in which Buddhist teachings and meditation can illuminate our spiritual journeys and help us to lead more satisfying, meaningful and skillful lives.

Daily Dharma Dharma quotes, primarily from Buddhist sources, are sent to each member twice a day, once in the morning, and once in the evening, US time, for inspiration and encouragement in Dharma practice, and for the development of compassion toward all sentient beings.

Dharma Direct We are linguistic beings who inhabit a reality in which it makes sense to make sense. And we can no more step out of language and imagination than we can step out of our bodies.

Dharma Punx

Dr. Hawkins Group This is the online discussion group officially sanctioned by Dr. David Hawkins, author of Power vs. Force and Eye of the I.

Dzogchen What IS Dzogchen? Dzogchen is not simply a teaching, nor another philosophy, nor another elaborate system, nor a seductive clutch of techniques. In the words of Dzogchen master Sogyal Rinpoche, "Dzogchen is a state, *the* primordial state, that state of total awakening that is the heart-essence of all the buddhas and all spiritual paths, and the summit of an individual's spiritual evolution." (from 'The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying')

e Sangha Buddist community

EOTS (End of the Search) This list is only concerned with Truth not the definition of it or a discussion of it. We are concerned with direct experience only. EOTS is not a religious/spiritual discussion list in the strictest terms in that we do not maintain that any path is the correct path (indeed it is our contention that a path is not necessary at all), but in another sense this is a deeply spiritual list sans the dogma.

Fairfield Life FairfieldLife focuses on topics of interest to seekers of truth and liberation everywhere. Fairfield, Iowa is home to Maharishi University of Management, founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1971. There are 2000 or so TM (Transcendental Meditation) practitioners here, as well as many others pursuing various spiritual paths. In this fertile field, there flourishes a diverse range of interests and pursuits.

Gay Mystics

Guru Ratings This group is intended to be a discussion area for issues that arise in the evaluation of masters and would-be masters, those who are in the business -- commercial or otherwise -- of improving our lives, especially, but not limited to, the spiritual aspect.

Guruphiliac Scrutinizing the so-called divine guru and other flimflammers

Hariomgroup Asaram ji bapu's devotees group.

Harsha Satsangh This discussion group is meant to be an open Satsanga and is blessed by Sri Ramana Maharshi, the great Jnani Sage of Arunachala. HarshaSatsangha is in the best tradition of a joyous spiritual fellowship for facilitating the Recognition of the Eternal Reality that is One's Own Self.

I AM Started in May, 1998, 'I Am' was the first nonduality email list to stand independent of any teacher or teaching. It was created before any of the other lists on this page. The quality of posting is high and the volume very low. Although originally independent of any Guru, it is now dedicated to Sri Ramana Maharshi.

Illusion of Enlightenment A forum moderated by Stephen Connor.

Kagyu welcomes anyone interested in discussing Buddhism, particularly those with an interest in any of the Kagyu lineages. This includes the Karma Kagyu lineage under the spiritual direction of His Holiness Ugyen Trinley Dorje, the XVIIth Karmapa. Topics include Buddhist meditation, the teachings of Tibetan (or vajrayana) Buddhism, and related news and events.

Kundaliniheat Active kundalini can be very hard to deal with. This discussion is aimed at sharing experiences so we can support one another and demystify the process of spiritual transformation. This list is moderated because this is a sensitive issue. You may apply to join if you are willing to share and support the group, and the individuals who comprise it.

Lightmind Forums Several bulletin boards, different topics.

Listening-l (Krishnamurti)

Live Journal communities: Zen Within, Buddhists, Nonduality

Look For Yourself A forum for exploring the experience and meaning of who we really are in the context of the experiments or awareness exercises developed by Douglas Harding, author of On Having No Head.

Loving What Is The Work of Byron Katie is simply four questions and a turnaround that can help radically shift your perspective on any problem, from everyday conflicts to lifelong traumas.

Meditation Society of America The Meditation Society of America's goal is to share meditation methods from all traditions. This group is an opportunity to ask and answer questions about meditation and discuss experiences. If you gain greater Self Knowledge, inner peace and self control, it will have achieved its aim.

Million Paths Sri Ramana Maharshi.

NamoRamana A silent sharing from: Sri Ramana Maharshi's & Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj' teachings , Bhagavad Gita , The Upanishads

Nasrudin

Native American Nations Several message boards

Neville_Goddard Neville Goddard's message is a plumb line of integrity dropped into contemporary chaos. A steady beam bearing witness to the undying principle of love as the true source and end of existence. Images of power and steadfastness, of grace and abundance spring unbidden to the mind when reading Neville's message.

Nisargadatta This discussion group is dedicated to the teachings of Advaita Vedanta Master Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.

Nondual Art - The works of various artists who are nondualists.

Nondual Philosophy Greg Goode's list.

Nonduality - adyashanti, ramana, nisargadatta, byron katie, eckhart tolle, adveita, zen, and the like. for those who "know" awakeness is right now. (and "know" about mistaking the finger for the moon). for whatever comes up ... discussion, blah blah blah. [More Tribe communities related to nonduality are listed in the column on the left side of the page the link goes to.]

Nonduality on BeliefNet This is the place to explore nonduality - as well as Advaita Vedanta, Zen Buddhism, Jnana Yoga, etc. Also the teachings of Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj, etc.

Nonduality Highlights This lists offers daily highlights of messages posted the previous day on the often quite active list, NondualitySalon, as well as from other email lists, forums and websites.

Nonduality Salon The first independent nonduality discussion group. Still very active for ten years now.

Now For You Forum - Bulletin board style forum with a very diverse and inviting approach.

OpenAwareness - This non-dual forum is for those who are not too fixed on a particular way of expressing their non-dual understanding, and thus are willing to share a more fluid, flexible dialogue than is available on some other forums dealing with the same subject. What we do want is openness, playfulness, honesty and straight talking. We don’t want long philosophical debates. We welcome members from all traditions. What we don’t welcome is intolerance.

Panhala Panhala is Hindi for "source of fresh water" (more or less). The purpose of this group is to share poems and prose that make the day a little brighter.

Poetry Chaikhana Sacred poetry.

Practice of Self-Inquiry - as taught by Nome.

Ramakrishna-Vedanta-Meditation

Realization A place for people to talk about their experiences while enlightenment is happening. Sponsored by the web magazine www.realization.org. Activity level is erratic. No telling what's going on.

Ruminations A discussion list devoted to the teachings of Jalal al-Din Rumi, the 13th century Sufi mystic. Though the discussions often center on themes common to all spiritual pathways, this community of subscribers share the common ground of a love and consideration of the poetry and spirituality of Rumi.

Saadhnaa Explore yoga paths - Karma, Raja, Gyana, Bhakti

Sangha Buddhist discussion list, all Buddhist topics are welcome. This is the public list for Site Operators and Users of Dharma Ring, the Buddhist Web Ring. All persons are welcome to join and participate in the discussions here.

Sannyas This is a list for all those interested in Self-Realization. We welcome followers of all paths, but especially neosannyasins, disciples of Osho.

Spiritual Friends Locator The purpose of this board is to help you contact others who share your spiritual interests. A group of friends on the spiritual path is an invaluable resource. By leaving a message with your interests and geographic region, you may discover spiritual friends in your area. The intent is not to create an online community, but to facilitate face-to-face communication. However, the development of virtual community is not discouraged.

Sufi Mystic SufiMystic is a non-sectarian, all encompassing seekers refuge. It is only for serious seekers [and finders] whose main aim in life is to progress on the various spiritual paths; the inner road towards Self-Realization, Awakening or Enlightenment.

Sufis This is the Bowl of Saki Distribution list. This list is for the distribution of the Daily Bowl Of Saki reading by Hazrat Inayat Khan and the accompanying commentary by Murshid Samuel L. Lewis. These are two eminent 20th century mystics who brought unique insight into Sufism.

Sufis2 This Bowl of Saki Discussion list is for those who would like to be able to ask questions about the daily Bowl of Saki readings and commentaries, and share their insights and inspirations related to them.

Sunlight For those who love the poetry and stories of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi, the 13th century Sufi Mystic. Daily posts present a variety of translators and translations.

Tasting Sugar - Sri Ramakrishna, the great Avatar, said,'I would rather taste sugar than be sugar.'This referred to dualism vs nondualism, with Sri Ramakrishna preferring dualism. Rasa Von Werder is the 'Chief Guru' of this group. Her path and teaching follow the remarkable realm of the Medieval Mystical Saints, all the way into Sainthood and Divine Stigmata (of which she is a recipient).

The Now_2 The purpose of Now2 is to provide a loving environment to discuss, rather than debate, spiritual life based on Presence. We mainly discuss teachings of Eckhart Tolle, Byron Katie, Adyashanti, Anthony de Mello, the Buddha, Nisargadatta, Ramana, and Gangaji.

Thomas Merton Those interested in the spirituality of the American spiritual writer and Trappist monk, Thomas Merton. Merton texts are posted regularly for reflection and response.

U.G. Krishnamurti Forum

Warrior Poets When the Warrior Poets Society was first founded, we were just a bunch of Earth First! poets sitting around talking. Shortly we had a newsletter, to continue the conversation. After awhile it became too much work and too expensive to put out a newsletter, and conversation ceased--except for yearly meetings at Rendezvous and letters (usually with poems attached) to the Warrior Poets address in the Journal. So--how to renew the Conversation, and keep it going? This is where the Warrior Poets Society listserve comes in.

Wisdom-I Using the writings of Paul Brunton as a framework, embark on the Quest for inner realization of the Overself and an insight into the spiritual principles which govern the world. Bring intuition and inspiration and meaning to day-to-day living and personal experience.

Yoga - Meditation - This is a Practical Reminders newsletter based on the Yoga of Patanjali (Yoga Sutra), Advaita Vedanta (particularly the Mandukya Upanishad, on the mantra AUM), and Samaya Tantra (purely internal).

Zaadz.com Use the search engine. Social networking for nondualists.

Zen Buddhism Those walking the Zen path or simply curious about Zen Buddhism are welcome. We provide interesting articles, and help each other with problems in zazen and zen practice. We inspire each other and act as a spiritual Sangha (support) community.

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