

John Dunne - At the Crossroads of Buddhism and Science
Feb 26, 2021
Buddhist scholar John Dunne discusses integrating Buddhism and science, defining meditation for research, focused attention vs. open monitoring meditation, meta-awareness, subject/object duality, different ways of experiencing the self, hallucinogens, ego dissolution, decentering and dereification, and the future of the field.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Translating Buddhist Theories into Experimental Design
03:32 • 12min
The Importance of Contemplative Practices
15:28 • 22min
Exploring Non Duality and Reflexivity in Consciousness
37:30 • 3min
Exploring the Fundamental Cognitive Defect and Perception in Buddhism
40:39 • 4min
Non-Dual Practice and the Sense of Self
44:30 • 13min
Decentering and Mindfulness
57:44 • 6min
De-Centering and Non-Dual Experience
01:03:20 • 8min