Spiritual Bypassing — Awakening Can't Fix What You Refuse to See

Sun Jun 14 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC+10:00

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre | Carlton

Rajiv Agarwal
Publisher/HostRajiv Agarwal
Spiritual Bypassing \u2014 Awakening Can't Fix What You Refuse to See
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Discover what spiritual bypassing actually is, how it hides inside long-term practice
About this Event

Spiritual bypassing is when your practice becomes a way of avoiding what it was meant to meet. It creates a gap between the awakening that was promised and the life that's still here.

The tricky part is that it's difficult to spot.

The practice still looks spiritual on the surface. You meditate. You speak about awareness and surrender. Yet the same fear, restlessness and loneliness remain untouched.

What You'll Discover: In this talk you'll discover what spiritual bypassing actually is, how it hides inside long-term practice, and how to tell the difference between spirituality that integrates and spirituality that avoids.

Schedule

  • Talk by Rajiv followed by open Q&A
  • Guided Meditation
  • Spiritual networking. Make friends with others on the spiritual path

About Rajiv
Rajiv dedicated years of his life seeking enlightenment. His pursuit for truth, reality, emptiness and self-discovery took him through the profound depths of mysticism. He meditated 14 hours a day, stayed with monks, lived in the Himalayan caves, learned from wise sages and researched every major spiritual system, including Zen, Non-Duality, Yoga, Buddhism etc.

Then one momentous morning in 2005, he experienced his first shift into higher states of consciousness, an inner spiritual awakening. This was followed by days of infinite ecstasy and bliss. Finally, the years of seeking culminated and he realised his own true nature.
He now shares his deep insights to help seekers progress on the path of awakening & meditation. His approach is secular, based on personal experience. You can read about his spiritual journey here — https://innerspiritualawakening.com/rajiv-agarwal/my-journey/

Venue
Kathleen Syme Library 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC
We will be in Multipurpose Room 1.

We may take some photos to capture the moment. If you prefer not to be photographed, please let the organiser know at any time. This event is free and open to all adult seekers (18+). For inquiries please email Manpreet — [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton, Australia

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