Consciousness Conversations
Consciousness Conversations
Podcast Description
A psychiatrist, a Zen teacher and an astrophysicist, discuss consciousness, grappling with some of the big underlying issues about life, existence, existentialism and what everything's about.
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This show dives into themes of consciousness, existentialism, and the interplay between psychology and spirituality, with episodes covering the nature of the ego, societal implications of self-identity, and the relationship between quantum physics and human perception.
A psychiatrist, a Zen teacher and an astrophysicist, discuss consciousness, grappling with some of the big underlying issues about life, existence, existentialism and what everything’s about.
‘Consciousness Conversations’ is a conversation between Daizan Skinner, a renowned Zen master and author, Dr. Russell Razzaque, an acclaimed psychiatrist and mindfulness advocate, and Dr. Mark Westmoquette, an astrophysicist turned yoga and Zen teacher.
In this episode, Daizan, Russell and Mark delve into the concept of “emptiness”. Key topics include the essence of emptiness in both Buddhist and scientific contexts, and the implications of such metaphysical concepts on mental health. They also share some intriguing personal experiences that have, over the years, shaped each of their individual understanding of emptiness. The episode promises an enriching dialogue that offers insights into impermanence, the interconnectedness of all things, how we perceive our inner and outer worlds.
They conclude by inviting you, our listeners, to send in suggestions for future topics. Please submit a comment or get in touch directly.
02:19 Recent Projects and Achievements
06:11 Exploring the Concept of Emptiness
07:38 The Intersection of Science and Philosophy
20:01 Mental Health, Search for Meaning and the Importance of Understanding and Support
26:46 Personal Experiences and Meditation Insights: The Billiard Ball View of Life, The Verb vs. Noun Perspective and Emotions as Experiences, Not Identities
32:49 Awareness and the Ego
41:46 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality
43:24 Early Influences and Near-Death Experiences
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