Beyond the Eternal Now: Waking Up to Evolutionary Becoming
with ANDREW COHEN
ATTEND LIVE SUNDAY 16th June 2024
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In the vast tapestry of spiritual traditions, enlightenment has long been revered as the pinnacle of human potential—a state of timeless, formless being where the ego dissolves, and one awakens to the eternal Now. Traditional enlightenment often emphasises transcendence, a liberation from the cyclical patterns of birth and rebirth, and a deep immersion into the unchanging essence of pure consciousness. This awakening is profoundly transformative, shifting one's perception from the personal to the universal, revealing the inherent oneness of all existence. It is a realisation that anchors the individual in a space of deep peace and equanimity, beyond the grasp of the temporal and the transient.
Evolutionary Enlightenment, as articulated by Andrew Cohen, expands upon this foundational realisation, weaving it into the dynamic, ever-evolving tapestry of life itself. It recognizes that while the timeless dimension of being is essential, it is only one aspect of a much larger spiritual reality. Evolutionary Enlightenment invites us to not only wake up to the eternal, unchanging nature of our true selves but also to embrace and actively participate in the unfolding process of evolution. This perspective honours the traditional enlightenment's emphasis on transcendent awareness while simultaneously celebrating the creative impulse driving the universe forward—the impulse that is constantly seeking greater expressions of complexity, consciousness, and coherence.
In the same way one can wake up to the timeless dimension of being, one can also wake up to the evolutionary impulse within. This awakening to Evolutionary Enlightenment is a call to recognize and embody the profound responsibility of conscious evolution. It is an invitation to align ourselves with the deepest currents of life’s unfolding, to become co-creators in the evolutionary process. By doing so, we not only find liberation from the ego but also engage passionately with the world, bringing forth new potentials and possibilities for the future. This path is not about withdrawing from the world but about fully immersing ourselves in the creative process of life, seeing our own awakening as intrinsically linked to the evolution of the entire cosmos.
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Speaker
- Andrew CohenResident Teacher
Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, author, cultural visionary and inspirational speaker. His work has been acclaimed by luminaries from all walks of life, from academics to philosophers to spiritual pundits.
Andrew has become known for his willingness to boldly cast aside the sacred cows of the spiritual world. His work grapples with demystifying the wealth of knowledge found in the great wisdom traditions, and with making enlightenment deeply relevant to a post-modern audience.