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Quantifying Mindfulness
FromBuddhist Geeks
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jul 29, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jake Davis is a philosopher and Buddhist practitioner and David Vago is a Contemplative neuroscientist. Together they are at the forefront of the scientific investigation of Enlightenment.
In this episode David and Jake conclude a conversation with host Vincent Horn concerning the scientific investigation of states of Enlightenment. They elaborate on the methods and motivations involved when attempting to quantify Enlightenment, discuss the pitfalls of spiritual materialism, and invite criticism and discussion to help inform and guide this scientific inquiry.
This is part two of a two part series. Listen to part one: A Neuroscience of Enlightenment.
Episode Links:
“Can enlightenment be traced to specific neural correlates, cognition, or behavior? No, and (a qualified) Yes” ( http://bit.ly/1DNpwdn )
The Emerging Science of Mindfulness Meditation ( bit.ly/1DNp4vU )
In this episode David and Jake conclude a conversation with host Vincent Horn concerning the scientific investigation of states of Enlightenment. They elaborate on the methods and motivations involved when attempting to quantify Enlightenment, discuss the pitfalls of spiritual materialism, and invite criticism and discussion to help inform and guide this scientific inquiry.
This is part two of a two part series. Listen to part one: A Neuroscience of Enlightenment.
Episode Links:
“Can enlightenment be traced to specific neural correlates, cognition, or behavior? No, and (a qualified) Yes” ( http://bit.ly/1DNpwdn )
The Emerging Science of Mindfulness Meditation ( bit.ly/1DNp4vU )
Released:
Jul 29, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Models of Enlightenment by Buddhist Geeks