John de Ruiter Podcast
John de Ruiter is a Canadian author and spiritual leader. He holds weekly meetings from his home base in Edmonton, Alberta, where he established the College of Integrated Philosophy in 2006. John has been offering seminars online and in Alberta since 2020, resulting in conversations with people all over the world. As an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, John de Ruiter teaches that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty," a concept he discovered in his teens after a profound awakening to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, John’s life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing. His desire to communicate these ideas led to two books, “The Intelligence of Love: Manifesting Your Being in This World” and “Unveiling Reality.” John’s teachings focus on a willingness to let go of your ego and desires: He draws a distinction between your self and your soul, as well as your mind and your being. When teaching a group, John prefers to interact with audience members one-on-one, rather than addressing a whole crowd. This method results in fascinating and intimate dialogues. Find more information about him at www.johnderuiter.com.

Title: Truly Having the Time of Your Life. 

 

Location: November 4, 2016 Afternoon - Netanya, Israel Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: The real value of your life so far is not measured by what it looks like, what it seems like; it is measured by all of those moments put together where you were simply in your heart. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

Johns meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Sweetly Indebted to Difficulty. 

 

Location: April 16, 2015 Evening - Chiemsee, Germany Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: If you are truth oriented and you are in difficulty, you turn to the truth within. It is law. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

Johns meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Awareness Returned to Innocence. 

Location: November 17, 2015 Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark Open Mic Gathering. 

Quote: When we listen within, openness is what we know. Response to that, despite our past, is what makes us one. 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

johns meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Lovemaking and Healing Human Sexuality. 

 

Location: October 6, 2000 - Edmonton, Canada Meetings. 

 

Quote: Physical intimacy is a fruit of being, not a precursor to it. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

Johns meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: What is Emotion 

 

Location: January 24, 2015 Evening - Cologne, Germany Retreat 


Quote: When you are given over to your emotions and your emotions move you, then you are emotional. If you are deeply touched and that moves your emotion, you are not emotional. Love that difference and live that difference. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

(Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

Johns meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 


More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


JdR Podcast 226 - Giving Your Heart in True Relationship - December 1, 2012 Morning, Neve Shalom, Israel Retreat

Title: Giving Your Heart in True Relationship. 

 

Location: December 1, 2012 Morning, Neve Shalom, Israel Retreat. 

 

Quote: You need to love what you are knowing in your heart. If this is what is meaning more to you than anything, then it is such heart and depth that you will be giving to those who are closest to you. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that lifes meaning can be known and lived through core-splitting honesty. In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Being of Help in a Polarized World. 

 

Location: September 22, 2015  Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark, Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: For you to be of any help, any profound help in this world, you would need to come from not just your heart, but deeper within from your own being. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Okayness in the Midst of Pain. 

 

Location:  January 21, 2016 Morning - Tiruvannamalai, India Retreat. 

 

Quote: There is nothing that prevents you from being what you really are

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: How to be in Your Heart. 

 

Location: May 5, 2016 Evening - Elspeet, Netherlands Retreat. 

 

Quote: There is no pain that prevents you from being in your heart. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Let Difficulty Take You Deeper. 

 

Location: April 28, 2016 Afternoon - Netanya, Israel Retreat. 

 

Quote: The greater the difficulty that you are in, the deeper the resource you draw from. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: The Key to Your Home Within. 

 

Location: September 19, 2015 Afternoon - Netanya, Israel Retreat. 

 

Quote: Believe what you most deeply, quietly, honestly know, and you are home. When you come from what is in need of nothing, you have the key to your self and your life. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: On Polarity, Mental Illness and Healing. 

 

Location: September 25, 2015 Morning - Mennorode, Netherlands Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: When mental illness ceases to offer something to awareness, then the illness is no longer needed. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: The Gift in Losing a Loved One. 

 

Location: November 17, 2015 Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark Event. 

 

Quote: When you really open to the gift of your mothers passing, that is when you really begin to live. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Man and Woman: The Meeting of Mysteries. 

 

Location: May 8, 2016 Afternoon - Elspeet, Netherlands Retreat. 

 

Quote: It is only when you are really in your heart that you can be close to a womans mystery and that her mystery has access into you, that her mystery is free to do whatever it does to you while you’re in your heart. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Your Simple and Immediate Return to Oneness. 

 

Location: December 9, 2015 Evening - San Francisco, USA Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: The way is the same for everyone - it is the way of being. Awareness on its own, in the midst of any kind of mental or emotional or physical state, relaxes, and accomplishes everything that you are looking for. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Your Return To The Beloved. 

 

Location: December 11, 2015 Afternoon - San Francisco, USA Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: Respond to the beloved within and the beloved within comes up through your heart, filling your self and your whole life. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: From Anxiety to Innocence. 

 

Location: March 19, 2016 Evening - Edmonton, Canada Open Mic Gathering. 

 

Quote: What you are really looking for is always so close. It is just beneath your relationship with your self. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Warmly Free of Your Story. 

 

Location: January 23, 2016 Morning - Tiruvannamalai, India Retreat. 

 

Quote: You cannot integrate your womanness, your self, and your sexuality without being in your heart and coming from your heart. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Open-Hearted in the Workplace. 

Location: November 17, 2015 Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark Event. 

 

Quote: The only one who really needs to be in the heart, in all of your work environment, is you. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Transforming Depression. 

 

Location: November 17, 2015 Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark Event. 

 

Quote: Being gentled and quieted in your heart and being at home in that heals depression. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Letting Your Sexuality Open You. 

 

Location: April 5, 2014 Evening - Yehiam, Israel Informal Gathering. 

 

Quote: Your being is not like your appetites, and the substance of your appetites can be fulfilled only by your being. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Meeting the World Situation From Your Heart. 

 

Location: November 17, 2015 Evening - Copenhagen, Denmark Event. 

 

Quote: When you take seriously what you think and feel in your self about the world situation, you become, in some way, the same as that situation. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Streaming Your Being Into This World. 

 

Location: January 28, 2016 Evening - Tiruvannamalai, India Informal Gathering. 

 

Quote: Respond, open, soften, love - all at any cost. Removing the conditions is critical. It is what makes you free to enter and move as your being. That movement necessarily masters all you have, leaving no stone unturned

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Reality Equations and Spiritual Math. 

 

Location: January 27, 2016 Afternoon  - Tiruvannamalai, India Informal Gathering. 

 

Quote: As you awaken you realize reality equations, and you either live by them or you do not. It does not change them. You can not affect them.  Each equation that you awaken to, that you do not fulfill with your life, will be covered by your favoured illusions. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Living as a Child of Your Heart. 

 

Location: February 3, 2016 Morning  - Tiruvannamalai, India Retreat. 

 

Quote: You are no longer, in your life, a student of your self. Instead, you live as a child of your heart, continuing to develop within, from where you left off when you were much younger. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Integrating Sexuality in Your Heart, Your Self and Your Body. 

 

Location: January 21, 2016 Eve - Tiruvannamalai, India Informal Gatherings. 

 

Quote: Your sexuality is in your self and in your body, but it belongs to your being. The more deeply that you are in that, the more deeply you are able to be with another. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: A Mercy to Your Mind. 

 

Location: January 21, 2016 Morning - Tiruvannamalai, India Retreat. 

 

Quote: For your being, your conditioned mind is not a problem or a hindrance. It is an opportunity for you as a being to be free in." —John de Ruiter. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Dearness is Your Real Togetherness. 

 

Location: December 28, 2015 Evening - Edmonton, Canada Informal Gatherings. 

 

Quote: Dearness matters more than anything that you can do together. Dearness is your togetherness. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: Forming New Perspective. 

 

Location: December 30, 2015 Evening - Edmonton, Canada Informal Gatherings. 

 

Quote: Whatever you relate to is what your seeing, your thinking and your feeling come from. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. Aside from regular meetings in Edmonton, Canada, John holds seminars and retreats in Australia, Israel, and several countries around Europe. These international events include lunches and informal meetings with John and those attending the meetings. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com


Title: You Do Not Exist. 

 

Location: Edmonton, Canada Winter Seminar Informal Gatherings. 

 

Quote: All of existence can come or go, but you do not. You are not subject to that. You are more there than existence. 

 

Info: People are responding worldwide to John and his message of knowing and meaning. John currently holds events in India, Israel, Canada and several countries in Europe. These international retreats include meetings, informal gatherings and oftentimes meals shared with John. The informal gatherings with John are a more conversational format, often filled with laughter, practical topics, and dynamism. The connections may also be deep and still, as the awakenings of formal meetings continue to develop. People also connect via webcast as part of a wider international community. 

 

Canadian Philosopher John de Ruiter is an innovative voice for spiritual evolution, teaching that life's meaning can be known and lived through "core-splitting honesty." In his teens, John awakened to foundational levels of existence. Ever since, his life and teaching have been informed by that direct knowing, a true inspiration that he encourages in others. 

 

John's meetings include silence, connection by eye-contact, and dialogue. They are an opportunity to come to rest while actively realizing deeper levels of being human, knowing what we really are, and allowing that greater reality to change our lives. 

 

More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com