Takuin Minamoto was born on May 24th, 1973. Despite not having an interest in spiritual seeking, on December 1st, 2006, Takuin exploded into a being devoid of search and searcher. This destructive event ended everything other than what was naturally present. It was an 'accident' beyond the touch of structured teachings. “People have asked about this event and seem to assume that it was a peaceful transition, as if I had cultivated something through time and blissfully 'became the real me,' whatever that means. Still, others think it led to gaining what was desired. But none of that is true. The realization was an explosion that destroyed everything that came before. Nothing was gained, and everything was lost. There were only sensations, and the perception of things happening.” After a short period of re-adjustment, Takuin began writing and exploring words that arose from day to day events and meetings with other people. This led to the eventual creation of Takuin.com - Life Beyond the Image. Today, Takuin spends most of his time meeting with others, either in-person or online. Summary and Transcript of this interview YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Awakening at the Sound of a Car Horn 00:04:00 - The Experience of the Car Incident 00:07:20 - Loss of Personal Identity 00:10:19 - The Self as a Tightly Compressed Ball 00:13:48 - The Shift to Vastness 00:17:46 - Writing for Clarity and Self-Expression 00:22:35 - Interest in Exploring the Mind 00:27:32 - The Influence of Bruce Lee and Krishnamurti 00:31:58 - The Unique Expression of Spiritual Awakening 00:36:24 - The Unique Offering of Each Individual 00:40:05 - Social Consequences of Speaking Out 00:43:54 - Awareness of Our Own Functioning 00:48:01 - Levels of Consciousness and Spiritual Progress 00:53:03 - The Paradox of Life 00:57:37 - The Different Stages of Awakening 01:01:44 - Embracing Individuality and Personal Growth 01:05:12 - Transitioning from a Spiritual Teacher 01:08:16 - The Joy of Personal Interaction and Spiritual Gatherings 01:11:04 - Seeking the Truth 01:14:34 - The Nature of Seeking 01:18:04 - The Richness of Human Relationships 01:21:31 - The Unusual Experience of Hearing All Sounds 01:25:01 - A Stage of Transition 01:29:05 - The Unnoticed Changes in a Relationship 01:32:34 - Openness and Inclusivity in Spirituality 01:35:35 - Casual Conversations and Connection 01:39:38 - The Fascination of Various Ways of Expressing Awakening 01:43:41 - The Journey of Enlightenment and Continuous Growth 01:48:00 - The Development of Richness in Awakening 01:51:44 - The Flowering of Life and Evolutionary Unfoldment 01:56:22 - Richard Schooping: Recovering from AIDS through Spiritual Awakening Save