consciousness

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
Aug
16
Art of Awakening: Samantabhadra

Art of Awakening: Samantabhadra

Join us this Tuesday for the Art of Awakening [https://www.lifes.work/art-of-awakening/] series, featuring Buddhist art, symbolism and
1 min read
Jul
07
Science of training the mind.

Science of training the mind.

Meditation is the science of training the mind. It is a vehicle for recognizing our own true nature and understanding
1 min read
Jul
05
Stillness within movement.

Stillness within movement.

Settle the mind. Let it rest naturally. Let it rest in its own place. Let go of any thoughts or
1 min read