Non-duality 2. The purpose of life and non-duality

Some non-dual teachings make it seem like the purpose of life is to disappear as a distinct self, but is that really the case? When we understand what kind of beings we are, we see that there is a distinct purpose to our existence, and it is not to go through countless incarnations only to disappear. The key to seeing this purpose is to realize how the duality consciousness keeps us trapped in an illusion about how the world works. When we overcome the dualistic selves, we will lessen the pull that prevents us from having non-dual experiences.