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.
Cologne, Germany Event - January 30, 2012 Afternoon
 
Becoming a parent is a joyous experience, but for many it can be quite overwhelming. Anxiety can quickly replace joy as we struggle with our own uncertainty and reactivity. How do we set boundaries and say no in ways that do not trigger a power struggle with our child? In this talk, John gives practical advice about how to give your child what your child really needs by coming from quiet clarity and warmth: the juiciest kind of parenting.
 
Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness. 
 
More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com
Direct download: 292_-_How_Do_I_Say_No_to_My_Child_.mp3
Category:Spoken -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT

Rishikesh, India Event - February 9, 2018 Afternoon
 
Deeply loving someone and being in love... you start a relationship and then you wonder why, after familiarity has set in, the in-loveness is gone and there is difficulty and pain. If you start from wanting and needing a relationship, you are already relating in a way that is not like your being. So how to have a meaningful, pain-free relationship? Listen to this talk to find out! 
 
Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness. 
 
More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com
Direct download: JdR_Podcast_291_-_Why_Are_Relationships_So_Painful_.mp3
Category:Spoken -- posted at: 2:00pm EDT

Munich, Germany Event - October 31, 2011 Afternoon 
 
This questioner had an awakening which he hoped his Buddhist spiritual practice would open further. He feels stuck and wants to know how he can move forward. John explains that his awakening caused a shift in orientation that does not yet match the self that he has, the result being an ache felt deeply in his heart. John shows him the shift that is needed: a surrender beyond his understanding to the knowing in his heart. 
 
Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness. 
 
More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com
Direct download: JdR_Podcast_290_-_The_Sweet_Ache_of_Profound_Change.mp3
Category:Spoken -- posted at: 3:42pm EDT