Nonduality and Email Lists

Active Nonduality Email Lists and Forums

Updated November 9, 2009

Like everything else in the world of nonduality, it's impossible to keep up with everything. However, this should be a solid representation of the email lists, forums, boards, groups, and larger communities that are out there.

The Nonduality.com affiliated lists:

I AM Inspired in May, 1998, by Jerry Katz, '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. This list eventually became the Nonduality Salon, listed below.

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." (owned and moderated by IAMOM).

Nonduality Highlights Published daily for over ten 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.Edited by Gloria Lee, Mark Otter, and Jerry Katz.

Nonduality Salon Jerry Katz's list on nonduality topics with no guru presiding or dominating. Since August, 1998. This is the email forum that took the teaching of nonduality, and the word "nonduality", out of the hands of gurus and scholars and delivered it to the people of the world, thus contributing to a global shift in consciousness.

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.

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.

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

Distillation A forum for the sharing and discussion of quotes, poetry and excerpts by various spiritual teachers . Members receive a new quote every day and are invited to comment to generate discussion, or just enjoy them privately. Quotes are taken from the works of Rumi, Krishnamurti, Gurdjieff, Ouspensky, Ramana Maharshi, various Ancient Greek, Christian, Buddhist, Taoist and Hindu teachers, as well as Literary sources.

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')

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mystic Spirit This Group shares mystic commentary, verses and ancient writ by poets, seers, visionaries and philosophers, etc., ranging from ancient times to present day. Your comments and verses are welcome. Come join us as we share the mystery, and cosmology of our mystic Universe. Music may come on email. All ads, politics and dogmas are off topic.

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

Nasrudin

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

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.]

Now For You Forum - Claudia's 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.

Open Awareness Study Group - Open Awareness Study Group is run by the Mumonkan Centre - a non dual teaching centre. This a non dual study group. Open Awareness Study Group is a collection of interested people who have come together to discuss non-dual teachings and writings of non-dual teachers. The group is maintained by Rob Matthews of the Mumonkan Centre, Spain. He invites session leaders to introduce texts or teachings and invite participants to ask questions. Protocol: All questions to be directed towards the session leader only. Please do no answer any question not directly aimed at you.

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.

Ruthless Truth

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.

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.

Gaia.com Many active groups within this community.

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