Becoming Conscious #62 - The Immediacy of Experience w/ Daniel Ingram
Aug 30, 2023
Daniel Ingram, meditation teacher and author, discusses impermanence, insight practices, and the nature of sensations. They explore shifting desires, distinguish mental and physical sensations, and reflect on cascades of cause and effect. The speakers also delve into the human experience, the value of concentration, and express gratitude for wisdom shared by others.
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Concentration vs. Insight
- Concentration stabilizes the mind, making insight practice less destabilizing.
- Insight deconstructs the illusion of self, leading to predictable stages of highs and lows.
Destabilizing Insight Practices
- Ethan Nelson experienced existential dread and fear during self-inquiry and psychedelic use.
- High-dose mushroom and 5-MeO-DMT experiences intensified his destabilization.
Sensations vs. Mental Images
- Notice the distinction between the actual sensation of your body and the mental image of it.
- Recognize mental sensations as sensations within the room of experience.