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Hareesh welcomes Dr. Kavithā Chinnaiyan, a practicing cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and an international educator in cardiac imaging and .......
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"Maya is often thought of as illusion, but more accurately, it's an aspect of the world that gives us the impression our experience is real" - Anil Seth
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Mindfulness in Traditional Buddhist Context: Thompson distinguished between classical mindfulness (with a focus on an object and ethical judgment of mental states) and non-dual mindfulness (emphasizing non-distraction and present-moment awareness).
Secular Mindfulness: He discussed the modern, secular interpretation of mindfulness, referencing Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition, which emphasizes meta-awareness, attention, intention, and non-judgment.
Metacognition in Mindfulness: He highlighted the role of metacognition, or cognition about cognition, in mindfulness practices, essential for monitoring and regulating mental processes.
Cultural and Social Contexts: Thompson argued that cognitive processes, including mindfulness, are deeply embedded in and influenced by social and cultural contexts.
Enactive View of Cognitive Science: He advocated for an enactive view, suggesting that cognitive processes, including mindfulness, cannot be reduced to neural activities but must be understood in the context of embodied, socially and culturally orchestrated experiences.
Incorporating Cultural Perspectives in Research: Thompson recommended including cognitive anthropologists and ethnographers in research teams to fully understand cognitive phenomena in their cultural contexts.
Mindful Movement Practices: He expressed interest in mindful movement practices, like tai chi, as these combine bodily and metacognitive training within cultural contexts, offering insights into an enactive cognitive approach to mindfulness.
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Question: What is the core message of non-duality?
Answer: The core message is that there is no individual self ("there's no one") and that everything is already whole and complete.
Question: Is seeking problematic in the context of non-duality?
Answer: Seeking arises from the illusion of separation. It's based on the false belief that something needs to happen to achieve wholeness, but this wholeness is already present.
Question: How does non-duality view the concept of freedom?
Answer: Freedom is inherent in everything and is not dependent on external circumstances. Everything, including difficult or disastrous events, is part of this inherent freedom.
Question: What is the role of consciousness in non-duality?
Answer: Consciousness and the sense of 'I am' are part of the illusion of separation. True existence is immediate and beyond description, where typical understandings of consciousness do not apply.
Question: How do emotions and suffering fit into non-duality?
Answer: Emotions are a natural part of existence. The illusion is in the belief that they are owned by an individual. Suffering can be seen as a form of seeking, and it too is part of the whole.
Question: What is the relevance of therapy and psychology in non-duality?
Answer: While these practices can be practical and beneficial, they do not lead to the realization of non-duality. They operate within the framework of the individual experience, which is illusory.
Question: Can the mind grasp the concepts of non-duality?
Answer: The limitations of the mind make it difficult to grasp non-duality. The concepts often appear too simple or unsatisfying for the individual seeking meaning.
Question: What is the nature of free will in non-duality?
Answer: The concept of free will is part of the illusion of the individual. In non-duality, the notion of individual agency in making choices is seen as illusory.
Question: How does non-duality view the concept of time and space?
Answer: Time and space are viewed as part of the appearance of reality but do not have an absolute existence in the way we typically understand them.
Question: What does non-duality say about the concept of death?
Answer: In non-duality, death is not about the literal end of an individual but the realization that the separation of the individual was never real.
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God is a mystery, just like your own existence! ❤️
"Maya is often thought of as an illusion, but more accurately, it's an aspect of the world that gives us the impression our experience is real" - Anil Seth
"The game isn’t to end up a good meditator, but to end up free.
The game isn’t to end up a good Buddhist; it’s to end up Buddha.
The game isn’t to end up a good Christian, but to end up Christ.
The game isn’t to end up loving, it’s to end up being love." - Baba Ram Dass
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