please note this is a draft version: 23/2/2010 1. INTRODUCTION Does Buddhism need science? That is to say, does Buddhism need the validation of science? Perhaps not, however, in order to lift the essence of Buddhism out of the cultural setting from which... Continue Reading
Western culture is very familiar with the notion of physical training. However, it is not so familiar with the cultivation of the inner qualities which support a happy life. Given that our mind plays a major role in our experiences, it only makes sense... Continue Reading
When my mother calls to see how I am going I almost always say: same old; same old. I feel like this post is a little like a phone call to my mother. That is to say, when I call mum because it has been awhile, she will almost always ask: how are you dear?... Continue Reading
Below is a link to a “low budget” video I recorded as an introduction to the Australian Institute for Consciousness Studies If you cannot see the video because you are reading this in an email, here is the link http://clarkescott.org/aics-introduction-video Of... Continue Reading
While cognitive science has brought objective, third-person investigatory techniques to the study of consciousness, still there is no consensus or even a clear understanding of its nature. There is still much work to be done. It is my belief that cognitive science must adopt a first-person approach to research for clarity to obtain. Buddhism, is more than the articulation of philosophical or religious views: it is the critical investigation into whether these views correspond to reality and moreover, via the utility of the first-person approach.
please note this is a draft version: 23/2/2010 1. INTRODUCTION Does Buddhism need science? That is to say, does Buddhism need the validation of science? Perhaps not, however, in order to lift the essence of Buddhism out of the cultural setting from which we as practitioners have learnt this science of the mind we ...
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