Showing results for "Buddhism" in Science & Engineering

For modern science, the transitional states of consciousness lie at the forefront of research in many fields. For a Buddhist practitioner, these same states present crucial opportunities to explore and transform consciousness itself. This book is the account of a historic dialogue between leading Western scientists and the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Revolving around three key moments of consciousness - sleep, dreams, and death - the conversations recorded here are both engrossing and highly listenable.

Stephanie Kaza's heartfelt meditations on the singular presence of trees have helped thousands of listeners feel a sense of spiritual connection to our ancient relatives. Through her attentive, loving encounters with trees, Kaza asks vital questions about what it means to reinhabit place, live simply, and speak from the truth of experience. More pertinent now than ever, her intimate exploration of the lives of individual trees demonstrates the possibility of personal and ecological sanity in our time.

Is change possible? Everyone who has tried and failed, wished they could be happier, or has been told they were too old to learn something, has wondered why we just seem to be stuck with ourselves. But this amazing and hopeful audiobook shows us that it is not only possible for us to control our...

A New York Times Bestseller! For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned...

Discover wisdom and guidance to face the climate emergency from the most influential environmental and spiritual leaders of our time, including the Dalai Lama, Greta Thunberg, Joanna Macy, Vandana Shiva, Paul Hawken, Katharine Hayhoe, and Matthieu Ricard. A Future We Can Love inspires each of us to rise to the occasion to ensure a brighter future for generations to come.

Are radical climate activists hurting the cause? Germany should have been a global leader in combating climate change—its voters consider it a major issue and back the world’s most powerful Green Party. Yet, Germany’s climate policies have been disappointing. What happened? In Climate...

Time to Stand Up retells the story of the historical Buddha, one of the greatest sacred activists of all time, as a practical human being whose teachings of freedom from suffering are more relevant than ever in this time of global peril. Evolving onward from the patriarchal template of...

Trees are our constant companions. They stand tall above us, shading us from the sun. They breathe in and out, feeding us oxygen. They weather the storms, protecting us from danger. As children we intuitively understand the impact trees have on our lives. We sit beneath their branches, we...

Perpetually bored, anxious, fatigued, and overweight, modern society has failed to deliver the happiness it promised. The remedy, Jevan Pradas argues, is in a unique synthesis of a Paleolithic lifestyle and Buddhist meditation. A sprawling journey, featuring Jevan's adventures with naked Amazonian tribes and retreats with enlightened monks to learn the secrets of optimal well-being, The Awakened Ape will teach you how to achieve deep states of bliss. All while shaping your body into the fit and healthy animal millions of years of evolution programmed you to be.

Bridging the gap between the world of science and the realm of the spiritual, Wallace, a pioneer of modern consciousness research, offers a practical and revolutionary method for exploring the mind that combines the keenest insights of contemporary physics and philosophers with the time-honored meditative traditions of Buddhism.

this series supports the mental health and well-being of progressive individuals and activists mostly through the modalities of yoga, mindfulness, and eco-psychology. every episode provides a place to feel safe and understood for our unique inner challenges while living through climate change and the political crises it’s intertwined with. this podcast's intention is help you feel empowered to continue working at social progress and climate justice, improving conditions for all sentient beings, including yourself! this series is brought to you by gayatri sehgal, M.A.this series can remain ...

Fenomenologia Dialogica è uno spazio di ricerca viva, dove la mente riflette se stessa nel dialogo. Qui esploriamo l’esperienza vissuta come via di conoscenza e trasformazione, intrecciando meditazione, scienze cognitive, fenomenologia e filosofia.

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Welcome to the Quest for Christ podcast, where we seek for light and truth in all spiritual beliefs. Whether you believe in God, Jesus Christ, immortal beings, or even something greater than yourself, I hope you feel loved and welcome here. This is a place for open-minded discussion, where communication is expressed with love and respect.In this podcast, we listen to understand. I believe in Jesus Christ. I believe that he is the source of pure love, light, and truth, and that he is everywhere and in everything.I also believe that we are here on earth to learn how to connect with each other, ...

The Secular Dharma Foundation is 501(c)(3) organization. The mission of the Secular Dharma Foundation is to foster the advancement of emotional and psychological well-being through the education and integration of mindfulness, psychology, and various therapeutic modalities. We provide educational tools and resources, mindfulness and emotional skills training through online resources, lectures, workshops, trainings and retreats. Programs developed by the Secular Dharma Foundation are inspired by advancements and innovations made within science and contemplative traditions. As humankind ...

This podcast series discusses Theosophy, which is often defined as the synthesis of science, religion and philosophy. Founded by Helena P. Blavatsky, who notably authored The Secret Doctrine and Isis Unveiled, Theosophy's scope is almost as astounding as the study's profound insights and wisdom. One small subject at a time, readings of Blavatsky and William Q. Judge are heard. One's own contemplation of the individual subjects presented, is bound to inform more than simply the moment.

Hi, I'm Dan :)I'm a mindfulness teacher with lineage to the historical Buddha.In 2016, I began a 4-year accredited certification in Personal Development & Educational Theory. I'd be qualified already, but old Covid had other plans.I did manage, though, to marry a smoking hot Neuropsychologist during the pandemic, who verifies everything I teach from the academic perspective ✅This podcast is whatever I feel like publishing on the day. It might be a guided meditation I'm releasing to Insight Timer, or it might be stream-of-consciousness nonsense.Come see if you find any value, and if you have ...

THE RED PILL PODCASTIt's one thing reaching enlightenment sitting alone in a cave, meditating for 14 hours a day, but how do we achieve it within this fast passed, hectic modern world?Allow us to take you on an inner journey to learn just how we can live the life we know we were born to live.We will dissolve all the layers of separation and illusion, allowing you to connect back to your true inner/higher self.'I AM', are the most powerful words in existence. Whatever you put after I AM sets the tone for all your experiences in life.The way you view yourself is the same way others see you, and ...

Rational Dharma is a series of audio essays exploring practical insights from modern psychology and neuroscience for rational secular Buddhists. We'll explore meditation, mindfulness, compassion, and insight, and how you can understand and optimise these practices with science - rather than reliance on tradition.