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Why I’m Not a Buddhist | Evan Thompson

Feb 9, 2022
Join Evan Thompson, a writer and philosophy professor at the University of British Columbia, as he critiques the concepts of 'Buddhist exceptionalism' and 'neural Buddhism.' He unpacks why Buddhism captivates the Western world and challenges the trend of 'McMindfulness.' Thompson advocates for a cosmopolitan approach to understand Buddhism, bridging it with science while emphasizing the importance of community and collective suffering. Discover his insights on how mindfulness can intersect with social justice and reshape our understanding of the self.
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