Buddhist Geeks

Stephen Reid, a thought leader in metamodernism, discusses technology's evolving landscape and its philosophical implications. He explores the balance necessary between techno-optimism and eco-dystopian views, emphasizing deeper values like sovereignty and relationality. The conversation highlights ethical tech development and the importance of community-driven frameworks, including quadratic funding for open source projects. Reid also touches on imagination’s role in shaping future technologies and the intriguing intersections of consciousness, spirituality, and AI.

Vince F. Horn discusses his experience with Jhourney, highlighting concerns about inadequate training in secularizing Jhāna meditation. He raises ethical dilemmas and negative consequences of scaling Jhana with technology, emphasizing the need for a responsible approach. Horn explores the significance of seeking permission in the Buddhist tradition and addresses concerns about cultural appropriation and commercialization of meditation practices.

Explore the concept of embodying nonduality with Judith Blackstone, discussing views on nonduality and how to practice it in daily life. Delve into the depths of awakening, different levels of experience, and the role of teachers in the realization process. Learn about spontaneity, presence, and freedom in daily life.

Vince F Horn, a teacher and practitioner of various forms of meditation, discusses different methods of meditation including concentration, mindfulness, heartfulness, inquiry, and awareness. They delve into the practice and results of each method, exploring the potential of concentration meditation to open the mind to mystical states and deepen understanding of the body and mind. They also explore the difference between noticing and sensing in meditation, various forms of imaginal meditation, and the practice of feeding our demons. Overall, the podcast emphasizes the importance of separating the practice of meditation from the results and realizing the essential nature of mind.

Spring Washam discusses her relationship with Harriet Tubman and the teachings she received from her. They explore the power of faith and courage in challenging times, the importance of connecting with the unseen world, and finding strength and unity through Harriet's guidance.

Emily W Horn discusses creating a spiritual home, incorporating ethnic and cultural backgrounds into practice. Topics include working with heartbreak and grief, understanding our spiritual story, practicing mindfulness and love, and finding wholeness through rumbling with our stories.

Vince F Horn discusses the stages of a paradigm shift in understanding, exploring anomalies in science and personal experience. They emphasize the need to recognize and question anomalies for a deeper understanding. The chapter also touches on investigating our experiences, exploring anomalous activity including UFOs, and practicing beginner's mind in approaching the anomalous.

Co-founders Vince Fakhoury Horn & Chris Ewald discuss their web app prototype Meditatewith.ai, which aims to improve mental health through interpersonal meditation practices. They address the technical aspects of the app, revenue generation, potential partnership with mental health professionals, and the benefits of AI in delivering accessible meditation practices.

Pragmatic Dharma teacher Kenneth Folk shares his understanding of the Vimalakīrti Sūtra, a Mahayana Buddhist text exploring enlightenment. Topics include the concept of the ten directions, qualities of profoundly developed individuals, the Bodhisattva's wisdom and compassionate healing, exploring transcendental powers, mythical beings and perception of purity, and attaining enlightenment through perceiving problems.

Vince Fakhoury Horn is joined by long-time teacher, Kenneth Folk, to share about his beloved teacher, Bill Hamilton, who American dharma teacher Shinzen Young referred to as "an unsung hero of Western Mindfulness." Bill was an enigmatic dharma teacher who practiced in the Insight-Theravada tradition. He was the founder of the Dharma Seed library, did more than 7 years of silent retreat practice, and wrote an excellent contemporary dharma book called "Saints & Psychopaths."Episode Links:👤 Kenneth Folk👤 Vince Fakhoury Horn📖 Saints & Psychopaths by Bill Hamilton🔗 Dharma Seed📺 Remembering Bill Hamilton with Shinzen Young📺 Remembering Bill Hamilton Featuring Daniel IngramMemorable Quotes:📺 "Enlightenment. Highly recommended, can't tell you why." – Bill Hamilton📺 "Suffering less, noticing it more." – Bill Hamilton📺 "You don't have to go looking for suffering." – Bill Hamilton📺 "You could get enlightened rubbing that tape box." – Bill Hamilton📺 "They're doing psychology." – Bill Hamilton📺 "There's more than one objection of mindfulness." – Bill Hamilton📺 "This is the ultimate self-improvement project, even beyond one's self." – Kenneth FolkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Get full access to Buddhist Geeks at www.buddhistgeeks.org/subscribe