# Simply Nondual

> Step into a freedom so simple it feels illegal


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- [The Nondual Café: A Journey Underground to the End of Illusion](https://simplynondual.com/the-nondual-cafe): “Why shouldn’t we be able to put into words what the Buddha was talking about?” Prometheus asked. He meant it ironically. I asked him whether he likes his answers straight or with a chaser. Nine days later, Prometheus was a snake. I remained Erminio Lemarchand, waiter at the Nondual Café—your last stop before nirvana. That is a promise, though perhaps not the one you expect. Everyone is already in nirvana. It may not feel that way when you’re trying to cancel a subscription that can only be cancelled over the phone. But if nirvana is eternal, why should now be excluded? […]
- [Freedom from conclusions](https://simplynondual.com/conclusions-arent-truth-nondual-realization): It helped me a lot After decades of seeking closure on anything and everything, I made a discovery: a short nondual insight on letting go of final answers. Perhaps it’s obvious to you—then at least I kept it short. Or perhaps it might help someone, somewhere too. I spent most of my life thinking everything needed a conclusion. Then I learned that’s not true, because conclusions aren’t truth. Share: Share
- [Why reality is nothing but a dream](https://simplynondual.com/to-unceive-reality-illusion-of-blue): An entire lifetime can slip by without seeing what this short musing reveals You look up A gazillion photons play with your eyes and you say simply blue. A neat trick, bundling so much into one concept. But just because your imagination is amazing doesn’t mean that blue exists beyond it. Your imagination isn’t the Creator of blue. Blue is just that, an imagined artifact by the mind, for itself. You didn’t con-ceive reality. Your “bundle” is not reality. To see reality You must un-ceive it. “Unbundle” it. (Spoiler: it’s called enlightenment.) So here’s the inevitable twist: No one has ever […]
- [A bridge resting on passion](https://simplynondual.com/east-west-nondual-philosophy-for-lived-truth): “What’s your thing, Marcel?”“Building a bridge between nonduality and rationality.”“Wait—spirituality and reason? Aren’t they opposites? That’s a bit odd.”“It seems that way at first. But after nondual realization, it turns out they’d always been on the same side.” Without nonduality, reason spirals into abstraction.Without reason, nonduality drifts into dogma.Together, they illuminate a path that’s both grounded and free. Why, of all things, approach nonduality with thought? It’s safe to say that I’m a left-brain personality: The world inside and outside of me unfolds in a fierce whirlpool of thoughts. Fortunately, thinking feels like a blessing, though I know it can also […]
- [Suffering East-West: from Boethius to Buddhism](https://simplynondual.com/suffering-east-west-and-the-wheels-middle-way): “The way upward and the way downward is one and the same.” —Heraclitus(Epigraphs to T.S. Eliot’s poem “Burnt Norton”) Two wheels, one escape: why the radical middle way is our best bet Imagine life as a game show you didn’t sign up for. A giant wheel spins, and suddenly you’re promoted, dumped, rich, broke, adored, ignored. Congratulations—you’re a contestant on The Wheel of Fortune. But not the TV show. This is Boethius’ medieval metaphor: Fortune has her wheel, and she couldn’t care less where it drops you. Now swap Boethius for a Buddhist monk. He’ll show you another wheel: the Wheel […]
- [Ethics East-West: the showdown](https://simplynondual.com/ethics-stoicism-buddhism-epicureanism-nondualism): TL;DR: The West inherited Stoicism’s moral blueprint—virtue through reason—then wrapped it in Christianity’s sin-and-forgiveness cycle. Secularizing it left us with the blueprint but no safety valve, fueling perfectionism and guilt. The East’s Buddhist–Taoist nondualism skips the blueprint entirely, trusting the present as nature itself. Epicureanism sits in between, reasoning like the West but flowing like the East. The radical middle way? Rational Nondualism—using reason without losing touch with the immediacy of life. Reason fulfilled, nonduality revealed—the radical middle way There’s a certain irony in imagining the two great peacemakers of history—Jesus and the Buddha—locked in an ideological showdown. The scene is […]
- [Happiness East-West: two Greeks and one Buddha](https://simplynondual.com/happiness-east-west-and-the-middle-way): Why the radical middle way means zero burnouts There’s a kind of peace that chaos can’t reach. Not the peace of a retirement plan or a silent retreat with artisanal tea. Not the kind that comes from counting breaths in a candlelit room. I mean a peace that’s quieter than all that. One that doesn’t need props or performances. One that’s already here, if we stop chasing and start noticing. The Greeks called it ataraxia. A kind of unshakable ease. And Epicurus, of all people, made it the centerpiece of his philosophy. Most people today either haven’t heard of Epicurus or […]
- [Lost in the current](https://simplynondual.com/lost-in-the-current): The present takes my breadth away The present: a blade without breadth, slicing time in memory and expectation. What is left? Current spurs the mindSlicing time by fatal designBreadthless blade of change Share: Share
- [Riemann and Euclid walk into a bar](https://simplynondual.com/riemann-and-euclid-walk-into-a-bar): Riemann and Euclid stroll into a bar, their geometries clashing like non-commuting operators. The bartender, a quantum computing whiz, says, “Drink, fellas?” Riemann, juggling his zeta function, declares, “I’ll have a superposition of every cocktail—entangled with a twist!” Euclid, rolling his eyes, grumbles, “Just a straight whiskey, no quantum nonsense warping my plane.” The bartender grins, “Watch it, Euclid—this bar’s bill collapses when you measure it!” Riemann winks, “No worries, Euclid, we’ll converge our sums and teleport the tab to a parallel universe!” The bar roars, their laughter decohering into quantum chaos. And now a bit more serious Did you like […]
- [The devil and the gardener](https://simplynondual.com/the-devil-and-the-gardener): When you’ve been writing about nonduality as I have, you become intimately familiar with the challenge of finding words for something deeply meaningful yet entirely ineffable. This is why, in my understanding, nonduality and religion can be perfectly compatible: whether we celebrate Jesus’s resurrection, contemplate the lotus flower blooming from muddy waters, or recognize the Jungian shadow within ourselves—often symbolized as the devil. In this spirit of metaphors, let me share a story. You know those annual Easter family gatherings where everything begins in perfect harmony and somehow ends with Uncle Bob insisting the Mona Lisa hangs in Chicago? Our Easter […]
- [The Fairytale Island](https://simplynondual.com/the-fairytale-island): Have you ever revisited a fairytale you loved as a child, only to find it wasn’t quite the same? The story is familiar, but somehow, there’s so much more to it—meanings that seem to have been waiting for you to catch up. Isn’t it wonderful how stories can grow with us, and we with them? Here’s a mini-fairytale for you. If you’ve got a moment—maybe with a cup of coffee or tea in hand—settle in and step onto an island where ancient divisions, forgotten wisdom, and an unexpected question lingers in the salt-laden air. I hope you enjoy it. A 5-minute […]
- [Zentient series audiobooks](https://simplynondual.com/zentient-series-as-audiobooks-in-audible-format): A brief update on Audibles and more Dear friends, Big news: All my books are now available as audiobooks! The AI-voice narration has surprised me—its pronunciation and intonation are so much better than I could have ever achieved myself. I found it strangely soothing to listen to. 😊 Click this link for the Audible titles in the Zentient series, each with a sample to listen to! Now, onto the burning question: “What’s next?” I’m currently deep-diving into quantum mechanics, hoping to present you with something compelling. But imagine a devious dragon with heads of physics, math, and nonduality—I need all my […]
- [Buddha's existential genius: 4 facts for inner peace today](https://simplynondual.com/buddhas-genius-4-facts-for-inner-peace-today): The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths are a timeless guide for finding inner peace in our unruly modern world. But what makes these ancient teachings so useful that they have survived empires and technological revolutions? As someone who stumbled upon nondual realization through my own rational path, I was skeptical of traditional Buddhist concepts—until it clicked. Beyond the Buddha’s spiritual meditation teachings, this article breaks down his philosophical brilliance in an original and practical way. His insights about existential anguish and the path to inner peace remain remarkably relevant, whether you’re spiritual, secular, or simply seeking clarity in life. Reflecting on a […]
- [7 Minutes to See The Matrix—posted on Mindfulled.com](https://simplynondual.com/7-minutes-to-see-the-matrix-article-link): Have you ever wondered about The Matrix? Not the sci-fi classic itself, but the deeper mystery it hints at—the “thing” behind it all? Could our reality be a simulation? What truly drives our conscious experience? My article 7 Minutes to See The Matrix takes on these big questions and was published on mindfulled.com, the site of my friend Luka Bönisch. In just seven minutes, it lifts the curtain of reality—no slow-motion stunts or virtual kung fu required! 😊 You can support Marcel’s work , find mindful gifts, and boost your style at Marcel’s Booktique! His books—in paper, pixel, and audio—can also […]
- [The Two Sides of the Nondual Coin](https://simplynondual.com/the-two-sides-of-the-nondual-coin): Nonduality is usually treated as a spiritual teaching. And while nonduality doesn’t complain about such treatment, it leads to misunderstandings. Nonduality isn’t about lofty ideas or mystical experiences or smart-ass finessing or esoteric teachings or wise gurus or [insert whatever you believe it’s about]. It’s a lot simpler than that. In plain English nonduality simply means not-two. In other and a few more words, there are not two or three or 143 things actually existing. You might think it means there is only one thing existing but even that is off the mark. There isn’t even one thing. If we admit […]
- [Electric seduction: the courtship of Tesla and Porsche in 14 stanzas (baroque poetry and music)](https://simplynondual.com/electric-seduction-car-courtship-in-14-stanzas): Prithee, allow me to make known unto thee a balladry of courtship ‘twixt Porsche, the noble liege, and a comely tyro upon the grand Autobahn, attended by a resplendent chorale most divine. When iambic pentameter and ingenious mechanical contrivance intertwine Harken ye, and incline thine ear to this melodious canticle, a dulcet lay of no small import. Herein lies a tale most wondrous and singular, recounting the fateful rendezvous that did unite in tender embrace a venerable and august sovereign of the noble House of Porsche, long-seasoned in the ways of the world, with a demure and winsome neophyte of the […]
- [Blaise Pascal: 8 deep thoughts on clarity beyond cognition](https://simplynondual.com/blaise-pascal-8-thoughts-reason-and-spirituality): Journey through the brilliant mind of Blaise Pascal, a 17th-century polymath who dared to embrace both scientific rigor and life’s deepest mysteries. In an age where secular dualists claim all can be explained through science, discover how this mathematical genius who invented the calculator at 19 came to recognize that the most important truths transcend human cognition. Introduction Secular dualists typically believe in a world separate from consciousness (“the objective reality”) but reject the notion of the impenetrable, the mysterious—”the divine.” They hope or believe that all questions can be answered by science studying the natural world. But have you ever […]
- [The Zen of metal music: 4 minutes to forget your ego (music)](https://simplynondual.com/zen-of-metal-music-4-minutes-2-forget-your-ego): Prepare to challenge your assumptions about spirituality, consciousness, and heavy metal. When most people think of reaching enlightenment, they picture silent meditation and gentle music—but what if the path to ego dissolution could be found in thundering guitar riffs and mosh pits? Drawing parallels between Zen awareness and the raw catharsis of metal music, this exploration reveals how even the most intense experiences can lead us to profound truth. Discover why neuroscience’s material explanations of consciousness fall short, and how losing yourself in the beautiful chaos of a metal concert might just bring you closer to authentic nondual realization than any […]
- [Sanity: Humanism Is a Dualism](https://simplynondual.com/sanity-humanism-is-a-dualism): Many authors have explored the symptoms of contemporary Western irrationality, but only Marcel Eschauzier’s Sanity: Humanism Is a Dualism offers the root cause diagnosis and cure. This comprehensive review explores the book’s key themes, the potential benefits for readers, and its target audience. Structural errors in secular dualistic thought The book Sanity by Marcel Eschauzier examines the structural errors in secular dualistic Western thought. It argues that these errors contribute to a pervasive irrationality that threatens the very fabric of Western civilization. The author proposes a diagnosis of this condition and offers a cure through rational nondualism, which contrasts sharply with […]
- [How to See Consciousness: Rational Philosophy of Mind](https://simplynondual.com/how-to-see-consciousness): This article gives a brief overview of How to See Consciousness. It’s an academic philosophical essay that examines why traditional analytic approaches to the philosophy of mind fall short, while presenting a compelling alternative framework. From the back cover “A game-changer in the philosophy of mind. How to See Consciousness by Marcel Eschauzier is a short book written for specialist readers and contains philosophical jargon. It is the enhanced version of an academic philosophy-of-mind essay submitted on September 28, 2023, for the CFP essay prize “Is Consciousness Fundamental?” The prize is part of the John-Templeton-Foundation-funded project “Panpsychism and Pan(en)theism: Philosophy of […]
- [Awakening the Other Way: Nonduality and Existential Reason](https://simplynondual.com/awakening-the-other-way): Enlightenment. It’s one of those words often tossed around in spiritual and philosophical circles, conjuring up images of monks meditating on mountaintops or mystical gurus imparting their wisdom. But what if enlightenment wasn’t something distant and unattainable, but a transformative insight accessible to anyone willing to think critically and logically? A down-to-earth philosophical guide to enlightened living Marcel Eschauzier’s Awakening the Other Way (2023) is an inventive, playful approach to enlightenment. It combines ancient philosophy, modern thought, and personal experience to present a practical and universal path to nondual recognition and enlightened living. The book offers a cheerful exploration of metaphysics, […]
- [Oneless Oneness: Tao as an Existential Remedy](https://simplynondual.com/oneless-oneness): In this article, I explore Oneless Oneness, a unique guide to nondual recognition published in 2022. This philosophical guide delves into the nondual nature of consciousness and what that means for our lives, presenting my rational approach to enlightened living. Let me share the background, motivation, and core messages of this work. A philosophical manifesto and guide Recently, I found a quote in a Luka Bönisch article capturing the essence of Oneless Oneness—my third published book: “There seem to be two kinds of searchers: those who seek to make their ego something other than it is, i.e. holy, happy, unselfish (as […]
- [Without Opposite: A Philosophical Adventure](https://simplynondual.com/without-opposite): Her tale weaves scandal with timeless myth: As Shatarupa blossoms into womanhood, ancient wisdom and forbidden desires collide, revealing the most profound and elemental of truths. In the philosophical novella Without Opposite, twins Adam and Sata (sobriquet for Shatarupa) face a world where passion, family duty, and the search for ultimate truth collide. Sata’s existential journey takes her across continents and cultures. When she encounters three brilliant young philosophers—Ludwig, David, and Albert—their intellectual sparring ignites into something far more dangerous. As each man offers his own path to enlightenment through art, pleasure, and sacrifice, their philosophical rivalry transforms into a primal […]
- [Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume's Fork](https://simplynondual.com/existential-rationalism): Have you ever felt torn between the logical rigors of Western philosophy and the intuitive wisdom of Eastern thought? I certainly have. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you the book I wrote to bridge the understanding of both worlds: Existential Rationalism: Handling Hume’s Fork. It was published in 2021. Bridging East and West: from rational thought to nondual recognition and back As someone who has long straddled the line between Eastern spirituality and Western rationality, I’ve often felt like I was living in two separate mental universes. On one hand, the peace and insight gained from Zen insights have […]

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