To be the truth is to be free of unhappiness

Talking in Colorado, USA in August 1994 Barry Long—declaring himself the Master of the West—gets to the heart of something we all crave but rarely achieve: lasting freedom from unhappiness. Speaking directly to the Western condition, he doesn’t sugarcoat the emotional chaos and inner conflict many of us live with. Instead, he offers a bold and honest path to realising truth, grounded not in mystical ideals or spiritual traditions, but in honesty, self-awareness, and the courage to face life head-on.

At the core of his message is the idea that truth is freedom from unhappiness, and that this freedom begins with radical honesty—especially in our closest relationships. Barry urges us to stop avoiding, stop justifying, and start seeing with intelligence and clarity. Whether he’s talking about the body’s memory, the illusion of reincarnation, or the silence found in deep dreamless sleep, his focus never strays far from one essential point: if we want to be truly free, we must be honest, present, and willing to confront ourselves.