Samo Karplus

spirituality, memory, healing, films, photographs, and reflections

Samo standing joyfully in an open mountain landscape at sunset.
“I searched for God and found only myself. I searched for myself and found only God.”

-Rumi

“I have been a seeker and I still am, but I stopped asking the books and the stars. I started listening to the teaching of my Soul.”

-Rumi

About Me

About Me

Personal Bio

I am a runner, meditator, and lifelong student, devoted to the path of healing. Experience has shown me that ignorance breeds attachment to illusion. I feel the most profound healing comes from the ongoing journey of self-knowledge and the quiet remembrance of our true, divine nature.

As my beloved Mershida once told me "It's simple. Just love everyone all the time."

Spiritual Journey

Influenced by the American Sufism and Advaita Vedanta, Samo’s spiritual path is centered on nonduality and finding love in every moment.

Two of my favorite quotes from two of my favorite philosophers:

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” -Rumi

“The very idea of going beyond the dream is illusory. Why go anywhere? Just realise that you are dreaming a dream you call the world, and stop looking for ways out.” -Nisargadatta Maharaj

Mental Health Reflections

I have tried to take his own life on 3 occassions. For some reason this mind-body is still here on earth. I guess I'm just getting started.

Hobbies

  • Ultramarathoner
  • Triathlete
  • Lover of all nondual philsopohy
  • Student of Advaita Vedanta
  • Devotee to Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, Sri Ramana Maharshi, and Sri Anandamayi Ma Divine Mother
A portrait of Samo in a black outfit, photographed in a mirror.
Samo smiling while swimming in a bright blue pool.
Samo standing in front of a memorial building entrance.
Samo with an ocean view in the background.
Samo standing barefoot by an alpine lake in the mountains.
Samo standing at a podium in a classroom.

Media & Projects

Media & Projects

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Featured Appearance

Podcast Appearance

A longer-form conversation for visitors who want to hear Samo in a more open, spoken setting.

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Journal

Reflections

The purpose of this website is partially a creative endeavor for me hold a portion of my life and photos online. More importantly, to potentially have the opportunity to meet, connect, and discuss life's purpose, goals, spirituality, nonduality, and finding meaning.

Who Are You?

Words to Sit With

Guru quote

“The question 'Who am I?' is not really meant to get an answer, the question 'Who am I?' is meant to dissolve the questioner.” -Ramana Maharshi

Contact

Contact

samokarplus@gmail.com

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