consciousness

Apr
20
One Cup, Two Ways of Seeing

One Cup, Two Ways of Seeing

Why science and Buddhist philosophers see the world so differently
2 min read
Apr
18
There Is No Mind-Body Problem

There Is No Mind-Body Problem

A Buddhist view on the false divide between mind and matter
4 min read
Apr
11
There Is No Matter

There Is No Matter

A Metaphysical Reframing of Appearance, Energy, and Awareness from the Dzogchen View
5 min read
May
09
Freedom from views.

Freedom from views.

When we talk about the nature of the mind as an integral part of the nature of reality as we
5 min read
May
06
The primordial state.

The primordial state.

While the Western scientific traditions consider the hard problem of consciousness to be how to explain the subjective experience of
5 min read
Apr
17
Unraveling the hard problem of consciousness.

Unraveling the hard problem of consciousness.

Consider the possibility that consciousness is not an emergent property of a physical reality, but an integral part of the nature of reality itself.
3 min read
Apr
15
Inviting contemplative practice into the scientific process.

Inviting contemplative practice into the scientific process.

Where do we look to find good explanations for how consciousness fits into our understanding of the nature of reality?
4 min read
Oct
06

Exploring mind and its nature.

The mind is central to the path of liberation and the journey of self-discovery. The mind is simultaneously readily apparent
7 min read
Sep
22
Guided meditation: With an object.

Guided meditation: With an object.

Take your seat. Sit comfortably in the seven-point Vairocana posture [https://www.lifes.work/beginners-meditation/]. Relax your body, your breath,
2 min read
Sep
15
Making friends with your mind.

Making friends with your mind.

How much does the weather dictate your day? If it is cloudy out are you more grumpy? Do you wait
1 min read