What is the distinction between True Self and Unique Self, and why is this important for changing the game in conversations about human nature and enlightenment? Listen to the fourth part of the Gafni/Wilber Unique Self dialogue. Among the topics discussed are the connections between Wilber’s idea of “personal plus” and “personal minus” and the [...]
My Unique Self Dialogue with Ken Wilber, Part 3
What is the difference between the True Self and Unique Self? Ken Wilber and Marc Gafni approach this topic in the third part of the dialogue on Unique Self (about 24 minutes). Early in the conversation, Ken says: Ken Wilber: The egoic self still has not yet passed through Emptiness, so it still believes it [...]
My Dialogue with Ken Wilber Continues — Wilber/Gafni, Part 2
The Center for World Spirituality has published the second in a multi-part dialogue series on Unique Self featuring my dialogue with Ken Wilber (a series which will continue all autumn). In this second clip (about 20 minutes), we situate the Unique Self within the context of Integral Theory, in particular the differentiation between structures or [...]
Gafni/Wilber: Unique Self Dialogue, Part 1
This week we are presenting the second in a multi-part dialogue series on Unique Self featuring Ken Wilber and Marc Gafni (a series which will continue all autumn). In this second clip (about 20 minutes), Ken and Marc situate the Unique Self within the context of Integral Theory, in particular the differentiation between structures or [...]
Gafni/Wilber: Unique Self Dialogue, Part 1
Recently the Center for World Spirituality has begun to showcase an important dialogue on Unique Self which I participated in with Ken Wilber. These dialogues are a key part of one of CWS’s essential project of developing a World Spirituality based on Integral principles. In many ways, these conversations create a conceptual framework for much [...]
Evolutionary Enlightenment & Unique Self Enlightenment: A Dialogue
With the launch of UniqueSelf.com, a wide range of dialogues have been published which cumulatively situate Unique Self within the context of Integral Spirituality and Evolutionary Spirituality. Over the next several months, the CWS blog — Spirit’s Next Move — will be highlighting this new material and inviting commentary and discussion. On CWS today: Perhaps [...]
Newest Thinking on Unique Self, from a dialogue with Bert Parlee and Marc Gafni, at the recent Integral Leadership Collaborative.
This article charts the news developmental ground in Integral Theory and World Spirituality. Read and Enjoy. September 2011
On the Emergent World Spirituality – by Marc Gafni & Mariana Caplan
by Marc Gafni & Mariana Caplan Below are a few thoughts we would like to share in simple and clear terms in regard to why evolving a World Spirituality is the urgent need and great adventure of our time. We have jotted these thoughts down, also catalyzed by in depth conversations with Ken Wilber and [...]
Unique Self and Levels of Development with Don Beck, Katherine Woodward Thomas, & Marc Gafni
In this lively dialogue, Don Beck, Katherine Woodward Thomas, and Dr. Marc Gafni explore the relationship between Unique Self and Levels of Consciousness. Dr. Marc begins with an introduction to his latest teaching, Unique Self, and defines for us the differences between Unique Self and True Self. The dialogue takes a deeper dive as Don, [...]
What Gets in the Way of Realizing Your Unique Self? with Marc Gafni and Don Beck
At the very first ever Integral Spiritual Experience, Dr. Marc Gafni laid the foundation for the next spiritual step in integral theory – The Future of Enlightenment: Your Unique Self. The journey begins with excitement, vitality, and dedication to awakening our Unique Selves. But what are the obstacles to realizing your Unique Self? As one [...]
Series Finale: The Future of Love – Walk the Talk of Love with Ken Wilber & Marc Gafni – Dec. 18th
The Future of Love: Walk the Talk of Love with Ken Wilber and Dr. Marc Gafni Saturday, December 18th 11-12:30pm PT, 12-1:30pm MT, 2-3:30pm ET Find your time zone here Dear Integral Evolutionaries, Doesn’t it feel like we just started the “Future of Love” conversation? And here we are, already wrapping up our 6-month series [...]
The Future of Love with Ken Wilber & Dr. Marc Gafni
It seems like just yesterday we gathered at the Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California for year one of the Integral Spiritual Experience. If you attended or heard about what transpired, you know that the collective intention of the 500+ participants led by teachers like Ken Wilber, Dr. Marc Gafni, Sally Kempton, Diane Musho [...]
Series Finale: The Future of Love Teleseries with Ken Wilber and Dr. Marc Gafni
The Future of Love: Walk the Talk of Love with Ken Wilber and Dr. Marc Gafni Saturday, October 30th 11-12:30pm PT, 12-1:30pm MT, 1-2:30pm CT, 2-3:30pm ET Find your time zone here Dear Integral Evolutionaries, Doesn’t it feel like we just started the “Future of Love” conversation? And here we are, already wrapping up our [...]
Join Marc Gafni and Avram Davis Today on World Spirituality: Spirit’s Next Move? Teleseries
Dear friends, Welcome to World Spirituality: Spirit’s Next Move? Teleseries! FREE REGISTRATION: http://www.SpiritsNextMove.com During our 14-part series together we will engage and dialogue with San Francisco Bay Area’s leading-edge thinkers, teachers, and scholars from all the great traditions to chart the principles and practices of a sustainable World Spirituality. Our hosts for this series are [...]











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