
John Dunne
Distinguished Chair in Contemplative Humanities at the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work focuses on Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice in relation to cognitive science and psychology.
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Nov 9, 2022 • 46min
Can You Really Trust Your Feelings? | Lisa Feldman Barrett & John Dunne
In a thought-provoking discussion, Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading psychologist, and John Dunne, a contemplative scholar, challenge the Western notion that emotions should be distrusted. They explore how emotions are constructed from personal experiences, argue for the integration of feelings and rational thought, and highlight the importance of emotional intelligence. The duo discusses the concept of a 'body budget' for managing well-being, emphasizing mindfulness and awareness as tools for navigating life’s complexities.

Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 11min
John Dunne - At the Crossroads of Buddhism and Science
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.