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The Rainbow Body, by Dr Nida Chenagtsang
Dr Nida’s website: http://www.iattm.net
Sorig Institute USA: http://www.soriginstitute.org
IATTM UK: http://www.iattm.org.uk
Mo Gawdat about happiness, the power of technology and the essence of people | KUKURU #105
Mo Gawdat is Chief Business Officer at Google [X]. He is the author of, among other things, the book Spooky smart and launched his own podcast Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat (https://www.mogawdat.com/podcast) in 2020, which is known worldwide.
Buddhist Inner Sciences : Revealing Your Rainbow Body – Ep. 25
Yuthok Nyingthig is the most important practice for Tibetan medicine healing practitioners. The practice of Yuthok Nyingthig helps reveal the rainbow body that is each person’s natural state. Professor Thurman discusses the meaning of empowerment, tantra, and why the rainbow body of natural bliss and happiness is such an important teaching for our modern world. This podcast was recorded on July 2, 2015 at Menla Mountain Retreat Center as part of a retreat called Shakyamuni Buddha’s Inner Sciences. His Medicine Buddha Healing Science with Dr. Nida Chenagtsang & Robert Thurman. This podcast is apart of the Buddhist Inner Sciences 101 Podcast Series taken from the Bob Thurman & Tibet House US archives which are intended to provide an introduction to the yogic, meditative & theoretical practices of the tradition. These recordings are intended to be general overviews & one should be studying with a qualified teacher before attempting or engaging in the practices.
Artificial Intelligence (Chat-GPT) and Buddhist Non-Self
What does artificial intelligence have to tell us about the central Buddhist teaching of non-self? We’ll delve into some of the recent advances in AI, focusing in particular on the chat programs ChatGPT (GPT-3 — recorded before the release of GPT-4) and LaMDA. Then we’ll turn to the Buddhist notion of non-self. Finally we’ll look at what one of these artificially intelligent programs had to say about the relationship between Buddhist non-self and AI.
18 Missing Years from the Biblical Records – Jesus’s Journey to India
Eighteen years of the life of Jesus is unaccounted for in the biblical accounts of his life. Paul Davids has explored the mysteries of where Jesus was and what he was doing during those missing years.
Consciousness and Moral Realism | with Sharon Rawlette PhD
Does moral truth exist? In this episode of Waking Cosmos I talk to the philosopher Sharon Rawlette about her work on moral realism and consciousness, and her pursuit of a universal ethical theory grounded in the intrinsic value of conscious states. We discuss her book, The Feeling of Value, utilitarianism, the deep nature of value, hedonism, darwinian suffering, and Sharon’s belief in the teleological (purpose-driven) nature of reality.
Learn How to Meditate from a Zen Buddhist Priest – Genpo Roshi
Want to learn the best, most relaxing way to meditate? Dennis Paul Merzel, also known as Genpo Roshi, is a Zen Priest and teacher in the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen Buddhism. Since his initial awakening over 45 years ago, his passion and purpose has been to assist others to realize their true nature, and to continuously deepen his own journey to enlightenment. In this truly fascinating and intimate conversation, the author of “Spitting Out the Bones: A Zen Master’s 45 Year Journey” demonstrates his meditation method right down to the breath, so that everyone can experience the relaxing nature of this ancient practice. Genpo and Dave also dig into his Big Mind/Big Heart Process, his spiritual awakenings, his five stages of development, and his views on celibacy, monogamy/polyamory, and honesty. The ultimate guide to meditation and illumination is right here in this hour, so don’t miss it!
Dr. Rupert Sheldrake – Morphogenetic Fields of Body and Mind – Quantum University
According to the hypothesis of formative causation, all self-organizing systems, including crystals, plants and animals contain an inherent memory, given by a process called morphic resonance from previous similar systems. All human beings draw upon a collective human memory, and in turn contribute to it.
Even individual memory depends on morphic resonance rather than on physical memory traces stored within the brain. This hypothesis is testable experimentally, and implies that the so-called laws of nature are more like habits.
Morphic resonance works through morphic fields, which organize the bodies of plants and animals through vibratory patterns, and underlie their abilities to regenerate and heal after damage. Morphic fields also coordinate the vibratory activities of the nervous system, and are closely connected to mental activity.
Minds are extended beyond brains through these fields, and the effects of attention and intention at a distance can be detected experimentally.
Post-Singularity Predictions – How will our lives, corporations, and nations adapt to AI revolution?
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