By Meghan O’Gieblyn — 2019
The strange, startling, and competing explanations for human—and possibly nonhuman—consciousness.
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The relationship between science and religion is often viewed in a Western context and through a Christian perspective. We turned to Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists for a different view.
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Robert Thurman discusses the Buddha’s scientific worldview and argues that it is less dogmatic than modern science.
When neuroscientists tested expert meditators, they discovered something surprising: The effect of Buddhist meditation isn’t just momentary; it can alter deep-seated traits in our brain patterns and character.