You Are Not Located in Time and Space

Summary

This transcript delves into the distinction between sensation and perception. Sensation is the internal experience of the body, such as hunger, which cannot be perceived through the five senses. Perception, on the other hand, involves the external experience of the world through sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. The speaker emphasizes that consciousness, which perceives the world through the body, is not confined to time and space but exists in a dimensionless realm. The body serves as an instrument for consciousness to perceive, yet the awareness transcends physical limitations. The speaker challenges the audience to ponder the nature of the physical body as a product of the mind, questioning the conventional understanding of its necessity.

Takeaways

• 👁️ Perception involves the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling, which allow us to experience the world externally.
• 🌀 Sensation is the internal experience of the body, such as hunger or a tingling sensation, which cannot be perceived through the five senses.
• 🧠 Consciousness uses the body as an instrument to perceive itself and the world, but it is not limited to or located within the physical body.
• 🌆 The example of dreaming about walking on the streets of Paris illustrates that perception is not tied to physical location but is a mental construct.
• 🌌 The awareness that perceives our experiences is not confined to the dimensions of time and space; it exists in a dimensionless realm.
• 🧐 The mind's attempt to locate consciousness within or beyond time and space is limited by its own finite nature and understanding.
• 🤔 The physical body is considered necessary from the perspective of perception, but it is actually a product of the mind and its processes of thinking and perceiving.
• 🔮 Time and space are manifestations of the eternal, infinite realm of consciousness, which is beyond our conventional understanding of dimensions.
• 💭 The dialogue challenges the belief in the physical body as a fundamental requirement by suggesting that it is an illusion created by our perceptual faculties.
• 📚 The speaker assigns 'homework' to ponder the nature of the physical body and the role of perception in shaping our understanding of reality.

Q & A

What is the difference between sensation and perceiving according to the script?

Perceiving refers to the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling. Sensation, on the other hand, is the way we feel the body from the inside, such as hunger, which cannot be perceived through the five senses.

How does the script describe the experience of dreaming in relation to perception?

The script uses the example of dreaming about walking on the streets of Paris while physically being in California to illustrate that perception is not tied to a physical location but is a product of the mind.

What is the role of the physical body in perception as explained in the script?

The physical body serves as an instrument through which consciousness perceives itself as the world. However, the consciousness itself is not located in any specific part of the body or the physical world.

Why does the script suggest that consciousness is not contained in time and space?

The script suggests that consciousness, or the awareness that perceives time and space, is not contained within these dimensions because it is dimensionless and exists in an eternal, infinite realm beyond the limitations of time and space.

What is the significance of the statement that 'the physical body is made of mind' in the script?

This statement implies that the physical body is a construct of thoughts and perceptions, and not a physical entity in and of itself. It is a manifestation of consciousness from a different perspective.

How does the script differentiate between the physical body and the mind?

The script differentiates by stating that while the physical body is perceived as a physical entity, it is actually a creation of the mind, and the mind is not confined to the physical body or the physical world.

What is the homework assigned by the speaker in the script?

The speaker assigns the audience the task of pondering the idea that the physical body is not actually a physical body but a creation of the mind, and the implications of this belief.

Why does the script say that the mind-blowing nature of consciousness is magical?

The script refers to the nature of consciousness as magical because it exists outside of the dimensions of time and space, which is a concept that defies the usual understanding of reality.

What does the script imply about the relationship between the physical world and the realm of consciousness?

The script implies that the physical world is a manifestation of the eternal, infinite realm of consciousness, suggesting that the physical is a product of the non-physical.

How does the script challenge the finite mind's attempt to locate consciousness?

The script challenges the finite mind's attempt by stating that consciousness is not located in any dimension of time or space and that the very idea of 'beyond' is a limitation of the mind's understanding.

Outlines

00:00

👀 Sensation vs. Perception

The speaker clarifies the distinction between sensation and perception. Sensation refers to internal bodily experiences that cannot be perceived through the five senses, such as the tingling behind closed eyes or hunger. Perception, on the other hand, is the external experience of the world through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. The speaker emphasizes that while consciousness uses the body's senses to perceive the world, it is not confined to a physical location. Using the example of dreaming, the speaker illustrates that the awareness that perceives the dream is not located in the dream world but in the mind, suggesting that consciousness is not bound by the physical limitations of time and space.

05:01

🌌 The Illusion of Physicality

The speaker further explores the concept that the physical body is an illusion from the perspective of consciousness. They argue that the physical body is necessary only from the limited viewpoint of perception and is, in fact, a product of the mind. The body is described as a manifestation of thoughts and perceptions, and the speaker challenges the audience to consider that the physical world is not as solid as it seems. The homework given is to ponder the idea that the physical body is not a physical entity but a construct of consciousness, and that time and space are manifestations of an eternal, infinite realm of consciousness that exists beyond dimensions.

Keywords

💡Perceiving

Perceiving refers to the process of becoming aware of something through the senses. In the video, it is described as the act of seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling, which are the five senses. It is used to contrast with 'sensation,' emphasizing the external experience of the world. The speaker uses the example of dreaming about walking on the streets of Paris to illustrate that perceiving, even in a dream, is through the faculties of the senses but is not limited to the physical location of the body.

💡Sensation

Sensation is the internal feeling or experience that is not related to the external world. The speaker clarifies that sensations like the tingling behind the eyes or hunger cannot be perceived through the five senses and are experienced internally. This concept is central to the video's theme of distinguishing between internal bodily experiences and external sensory experiences.

💡Consciousness

Consciousness is the state of being aware of and able to think and perceive. The video discusses how consciousness uses the body as an instrument to perceive the world but is not limited by the physical constraints of the body. It is suggested that consciousness is not located in any specific part of the body or the physical world, which is a profound concept explored in the video.

💡Physical Body

The physical body is the tangible, material form that houses consciousness and through which it perceives the world. The speaker challenges the notion of the physical body as a separate entity, suggesting that it is an extension of consciousness and a product of perception and thought.

💡Dreaming

Dreaming is used in the video as an analogy to explain the concept of perception and consciousness. The speaker describes a dream scenario where one perceives being in Paris while physically being in California, illustrating that perception is not tied to physical location but to the mind's interpretation.

💡Awareness

Awareness is the quality or state of being conscious or having a perception of certain matters. The video emphasizes that awareness is not confined to time and space and is the faculty through which we experience both the internal sensations and the external world.

💡Dimensionless

Dimensionless refers to something that does not have any measurable dimensions. In the context of the video, the speaker uses this term to describe consciousness as not being confined to any dimension of time or space, suggesting a transcendent nature beyond physical reality.

💡Mind

Mind, in the video, is discussed as the seat of consciousness and the source of perception. It is suggested that the mind is not a physical entity but a collection of thoughts and perceptions that create the experience of the physical body and the world.

💡Time and Space

Time and space are the fundamental dimensions of our physical reality. The speaker argues that these are manifestations of the infinite realm of consciousness, suggesting that they are not the ultimate reality but rather constructs of the mind.

💡Eternal

Eternal refers to something that lasts forever and does not change. The video uses the term to describe the realm of consciousness as unbounded by time, contrasting it with the temporal nature of physical existence.

💡Faculties

Faculties in the video refer to the abilities or powers of the mind or senses. The speaker mentions that while the faculties of the senses are necessary for perceiving the world, they are not the ultimate source of perception, which is consciousness itself.

Highlights

Definition of perceiving as the five senses: seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, and smelling.

Sensation is the way we feel the body from the inside, such as hunger, which cannot be perceived through the five senses.

Perception is the way we experience the world on the outside through sights, sounds, tastes, textures, and smells.

Sensation is the way we experience the body on the inside, distinct from external perception.

The body is the instrument through which consciousness perceives itself as the world.

Consciousness is not located behind the eyes but uses them as a faculty for perceiving the world.

Example given of dreaming about walking in Paris while physically being in California to illustrate the non-locality of consciousness.

The awareness that perceives the world is not contained within time and space.

The mind's attempt to locate consciousness within the limitations of time and space is flawed.

The knowing with which we know our experience is dimensionless and exists in a different realm.

Time and space are manifestations of the eternal, infinite realm of consciousness.

The physical body is necessary for sense perception but is not actually physical from a certain perspective; it's made of mind.

The physical body is a concession to the belief in a physical world and is a cluster of thinking and perceiving from another point of view.

The homework given is to ponder the nature of the physical body and its relation to perception and consciousness.

The discussion challenges the conventional understanding of the physical body and its necessity for consciousness.

Transcripts

and and could you tell us the definition

between sensation and perceiving yes

okay yep all right later on no no I'll

do it now because it's a very it's a

very important question that that's

because I use the two words

uh very uh very specifically

so perceiving

is seeing

hearing

touching tasting and smelling

senses the five senses yeah now close

your eyes

and uh

go to the

um the tingling sensation behind your

eyes

yes there's a tingling behind your eyes

you can't see it you can't hear it you

can't taste it you can't smell it and

you can't touch it in other words it's

not a perception

it's what I refer to as a sensation

the way we feel the body from the inside

Hunger is a sensation you can't see hear

touch taste or smell it but nevertheless

you experience it it's not a concept

it's not an image and it's not a

perception it's a sensation so sensation

is the way we perceive the body from the

inside

perception is the way we experience the

world on the outside we experience the

world in five ways sights sounds tastes

textures and smells so perceptions are

the way we experience the world on the

outside sensation is the way we

experience the body on the inside

so I'm glad you asked that question

because I use these two words

with very specific meanings

thank you and you mentioned of course

and we could feel it it's happening in

the Consciousness however we still need

the faculty of your eyes ears so it's

happening here because body instrument

is required

yes the the body is the instrument

through which Consciousness perceives

itself as the world

but that doesn't mean although the

Consciousness looks Through Your Eyes

it doesn't mean that it's located behind

your eyes

let me give you a a clear example when

you have a dreamer night

you dream that you're walking on the

streets of Paris

yes you're asleep in California is that

right yeah yeah but you're asleep in

California but you're dreaming you're

dreaming that you're

viewing the streets of Paris you no idea

you're asleep in California you think

you're in Paris you're walking down the

streets of Paris and you notice

something very consistent When You Close

Your Eyes you can't see the streets of

Paris

you open your eyes you can see the

streets of Paris you close your eyes you

can't you open them you can this happens

every time you do the experience

and you conclude from this that whatever

it is that is seeing the streets of

Paris must be located just behind my

eyes

I've got the proof I close my eyes I can

no longer seal Paris but is

whatever it is that is perceiving the

dreamed streets of Paris located just

behind the eyes of the person you seem

to be on the streets of Paris no it's

located in your mind in California it's

not located in the dreamed world at all

now

it's exactly the same

that which is perceiving your current

experience

is perceiving through your eyes or

through the faculties of sense

perception but it is not located

anywhere

in the time and space that seem to be

real

to you in the waking state

and that that's mind-blowing

It's Magic it what is magical it the

awareness with which we are currently

aware of time and space and everything

that it contains is not contained in

time and space so then the

the mind immediately going what is that

where it where could it be located it

must be outside of time and space but

that's the finite mind trying to imagine

where it is located in a way that is

consistent with its own limitations it's

like the the woman on the streets of

Paris realizing okay the knowing that

which perceives the streets of Paris is

not located in my world so it must

somehow exist beyond my world no it even

the idea of beyond my world is a

limitation of her mind

that the knowing with which we know our

experience is not extended in any

dimension of time or space it is

dimensionless it's in another realm but

this realm is a manifestation of that

realm time and space are a manifestation

of the Eternal infinite realm of

consciousness

which has no dimension

so you need the eyes and the body as

faculties but once that happens it's an

awareness so it's everywhere everything

about times about yes but now I'm just

going to yes you need that you need the

fact that the sense perceptions of the

body are required to perceive the world

now I'm going to give you one thought

and this this is your homework to to

ponder

what what is said what I've just said is

a concession to the belief that there is

a physical body

why do I make that concession because it

was presumed in your question

you said is the physical body necessary

so I agree with you yes it's necessary

the physical body

is only a physical body

from The Limited point of view of

perception

the physical body is not actually a

physical body it's a

it's a It's Made of mind it's what it's

made of thinking and perceiving

it's just what this cluster of thinking

and perceiving looks like from another

source of perception