28 min listen
Why I'm Not a Buddhist
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A re-release! Our conversation with Dr Evan Thompson has been attracting significant attention as we've crossed over into 2023, and we wanted to re-re-release it for new listeners. Enjoy one of our all-time favourite conversations.
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In 2023, Buddhism is perceived as 'spirituality for the rational', fully compatible with cutting‑edge science.
But this view is actually a mistake that does both Buddhism and science a disservice, says Dr Evan Thompson.
Exploring what he calls 'Buddhist exceptionalism', Evan breaks down why Buddhism is treated differently to other spiritual practices, and dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different.
Covering enlightenment, the ethics of knowledge and non-conceptual experiences, Dr Thompson reframes Buddhism and its role in our spiritual and scientific lives.
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In 2023, Buddhism is perceived as 'spirituality for the rational', fully compatible with cutting‑edge science.
But this view is actually a mistake that does both Buddhism and science a disservice, says Dr Evan Thompson.
Exploring what he calls 'Buddhist exceptionalism', Evan breaks down why Buddhism is treated differently to other spiritual practices, and dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different.
Covering enlightenment, the ethics of knowledge and non-conceptual experiences, Dr Thompson reframes Buddhism and its role in our spiritual and scientific lives.
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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