Ishvara was born in 1945 in Missouri USA and raised a fundamentalist Christian. While involved in church ministry at a young age, he became frustrated with the limitations of restricted belief. He began a quest for truth that led him to explore the great scriptures of the world, but he continually found limitations and contradictions in the interpretations of the core truths. In 1987 Ishvara experienced a quantum leap in consciousness, a profound awakening. Ishvara merged with Life, seeing the universe, seeing love, knowing everything without any trace of doubt. Ishvara became aware of his true being and of the significance of his awakening: a new level of existence had taken birth in human form. Ishvara could not relate his experience to anything that was recorded in any book or scripture. Inherent in Ishvara’s awakening was a clear understanding of the tremendous conditions that prevent people from realizing their true nature and living their full potential. It became obvious to him that even spiritual teachings, systems and structures that were designed to bring liberation to the individual no longer served to bring forth the next evolutionary step for humanity. Ishvara’s message is one of radical transformation through letting go of conditional thinking and stepping into the direct experience of Life as it is, moment by moment. Through his awakening Ishvara found that his sole purpose is embodying this new possibility with every fiber of his being. Ishvara is available to people as a living example of what is possible for all of us. Ishvara lives in Albuquerque New Mexico. Through the nonprofit spiritual organization, Alaya, he quietly teaches a small group of students through talks and dialogues. He also leads retreats in Germany, which prove to be extraordinary events that propel individuals into an ever-deepening experience of what Ishvara calls the New Consciousness. Ishvara's two meditation CDs and a book are available via email or phone: 505-294-4911. Website: ishvara.org Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 10/21/2010 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Small World Department of Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:02:57 - The Motivation Behind the Interviews 00:06:06 - The Mysterious Dream about Cows 00:08:22 - The Power of Knowing 00:10:51 - Discovering a Different Path 00:13:46 - Taking What You Need and Leaving the Rest 00:16:17 - The Partial Truth of Scriptures and Misleading Information 00:18:01 - A Breaking Point 00:19:46 - A Moment of Grace 00:21:51 - Shifting Language Patterns 00:23:17 - Understanding the Changes 00:25:28 - Authenticating the Space 00:28:03 - The Shift in Perspective and Connection 00:32:09 - Awakening and Shifting Identity 00:35:39 - The Cosmic Self and its Interpretations 00:37:54 - The Unity and Diversity of Cosmic Expression 00:40:55 - Embracing the Diversity of Life 00:43:52 - Embracing Paradox and Ambiguity 00:46:51 - Criticisms and Authority 00:48:50 - Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:50:44 - Embracing Change in Appearance 00:53:02 - Kundalini Awakening Experiences 00:55:48 - Physical Transformation and Health Changes 00:58:22 - Sudden Health Issues 01:00:45 - Balancing the Body and Spirit 01:03:17 - Finding Spiritual Clarity with Enlifement 01:06:00 - Spiritual Journey and Escaping Suffering 01:08:52 - Embracing Your True Self 01:13:18 - The Dance of Life and Creativity 01:17:07 - The Awakening Journey 01:20:02 - Upcoming Interviews and Back to Skype Save