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Dr. Charles T. Tart on defining “Meditation”
Dr. Charles T. Tart is one of the founders of Transpersonal Psychology, and was also one of my professors at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I love the way Dr. Tart writes (and talks) – always careful to avoid … Continue reading
The Spiritual Atheist: Sam Harris’s “Experiments in Consciousness”
There are so many terms in the English language that fall flat from the weight of excessive baggage and unfortunate associations, but we’re especially hampered when discussing what theologian Paul Tillich called our “ultimate concern”—namely religion/spirituality. You see I’ve already … Continue reading
Charles Tart & Shinzen Young: Progress in Meditation?
Earlier this week one of my former professors, Charles Tart (affectionately known as Charley), shared a fascinating exchange on his blog between himself and meditation teacher Shinzen Young. Charley presented Shinzen with an issue that’s coming up in his meditation … Continue reading
Mindfulness & Psychotherapy ~ Shinzen Young
Shinzen Young talks about the historical cross-fertilization between early Buddhism and other cultures, and goes on to share how now in the west, neuroscience, physics, contemplative traditions and psychotherapy are being cross-fertilized with mindfulness practice. He goes on to share … Continue reading
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Jon Kabat Zinn’s Science of Mindfulness
I recently listened to this great discussion between Speaking of Faith host Krista Tippett and secular meditation teacher and clinical researcher Jon Kabat-Zinn. I’m a HUGE fan of Jon Kabat-Zinn. He has a way of cutting through the fog and … Continue reading