Vincent Horn, part of a new generation of teachers, discusses meditating in the digital age and blending sacred and secular practices. He introduces his project MindTraining.io and explores the value of contemplative traditions in the modern context.
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The importance of relationships and mentorship in meditation practice, and the need to reimagine the role of the teacher and community in supporting practitioners.
The exploration and integration of technology into meditation practice, viewing technology as a tool to enhance understanding and consciousness exploration while retaining the essence of meditation practice.
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Integrating Relationships and Mentoring in Meditation Practice
The industrial meditation complex, influenced by the transmission of meditation from India to the West, focused on mass-scale retreat centers with a one-size-fits-all curriculum. However, there is a growing recognition of the importance of relationships and mentorship in meditation practice. The ability to engage in real, interpersonal relationships and have ongoing conversations about meditation experiences is seen as a valuable aspect of the contemplative path. Technology, such as Skype and virtual reality, has already facilitated deeper connections and conversations. As relationships come back into focus, there is a need to reimagine the role of the teacher and the community in supporting practitioners.
Exploring the Integration of Technology and Meditation
The 21st century poses questions about how to integrate technology into meditation practice. Rather than viewing technology as a hindrance, there is a need to be pragmatic and explore how certain technologies can enhance meditation and consciousness exploration. This includes developing devices that can accelerate understanding and provide insights that were previously only accessible through traditional methods. The term 'techno delics' is used to describe technologies that have consciousness-altering effects. As technology advances, there is a growing need to navigate the integration of these technologies while retaining the essence of meditation practice.
Redefining the Role of the Teacher and Community
As meditation evolves in the 21st century, the role of the teacher and community undergoes a transformation. The focus shifts from teaching techniques to embodying and expressing the understanding from the contemplative path. Traditional hierarchical structures are being challenged, as there is a need to distribute the functions of the teacher and community within the network. The teacher serves as a mirror, calling out self-deception and supporting growth. The emergence of relationships and mentoring creates opportunities for shared learning and supporting each other's awakening. Additionally, there is a need to bridge the secular and religious aspects, integrating the values and principles of religious traditions with the changing landscape of a secular society.
Vincent Horn is part of a new generation of teachers who are translating the wisdom traditions of the past into 21st century code. In this talk from a recent San Francisco Consciousness Hacking Meet-Up, Vincent introduces himself to the group and describes the questions that have led to a new project: Mindtraining.io. What does it mean to meditate in the digital age? What does the contemplative path look like right now and how do we want it to look? And finally, how do we bring the sacred and secular together in a way that works?
Episode Links:
www.MindTraining.io
Consciousness Hacking San Francisco Meetup ( http://www.meetup.com/Consciousness-Hacking-San-Francisco/ )
video recording of the meetup with post-talk open discussion ( http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/60364099 )
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