Using AI tools for enlightenment

[rewien]

So I saw Leo's latest vid. (you should see it, it's about traps)

In the end he talks about AI. Claude to be specifik.

I ask claude (the free one) a question and it came with some good results.

Anyone else using AI on the "path"?

My question:

Hi claude I have realized that the self structure is false. But I'm still not in the "non dual" reality. I understand that the ego is false and everything is a thougt. But still I believe in for exemple distance, depth etc What are some good methods for self realisation

Claude response:

There are different perspectives and approaches to self-realization or non-dual awakening. Since you mention realizing the false nature of the self or ego, it seems you may be referring to insights from Advaita Vedanta or similar non-dual philosophies. A few suggestions that may help deepen that understanding:

1. Self-inquiry - This involves continually questioning and investigating the nature of the "I" or sense of self through contemplation. Some key questions are "Who am I?" "What is this sense of self?" Tracing thoughts and sensations back to their source. The idea is to undermine the deeply rooted sense of being a separate, independent entity.

2. Focused awareness - Developing the ability to sustain present moment awareness, rather than being caught up in thoughts about the past/future or getting swept up in mental stories/narratives about yourself as a person. Practices like meditation can help cultivate this witnessing presence.

3. Looking at experience itself - Closely examining your present experience to see if concepts like distance, depth, separation etc. are actually found there, or if they are mentally projected beliefs overlaid on what is. Does the world of form arise separate from awareness itself?

4. Self-abidance - Resting as the witnessing awareness itself, without trying to resist or change any appearance, simply being that which is aware of the thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.

5. Studying non-dual teachings - The works of teachers like Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramana Maharshi, Rupert Spira and their dialogues can provide pointers to shift out of the limited self-perspective.

The key is not to try to philosophically or intellectually understand non-duality, but to engage in the practices that allow the insight to emerge from direct experience. Be gentle and don't get caught up in judgments about progress. With patience and dedication, the illusion of separation can fall away.