Adventures in Awareness

Oct 13 2024 12 ep. 96 mins 53
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Conversations and meditations on self, the nature of reality, & consciousness. With meditators, philosophers, mystics and scientists we examine non-duality, exploration of mind and the phenomena of altered states, traits and beyond.

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Bernardo Kastrup: The Case for Idealism (Lecture 2 of 2)

Oct 13 2024 130 mins  
In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 2, in which Bernardo outlines the case for Idealism. Lecture 1, Refuting Materialism, was released last week. Our next discussion series with Bernardo starts 29th Oct. 2024 and features as guest the c

Bernardo Kastrup: Refuting Materialism (Lecture 1 of 2)

Oct 05 2024 102 mins  
In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 1, in which Bernardo refutes Materialism, discussing its origins, pitfalls, and misconceptions. Stay tuned for Lecture 2, in which Bernardo defends and dives deeper into Metaphysical Idealism. Our next

Mark Ovland: Beyond Awakening - on Rob Burbea, Buddhism and Loving-Kindness

Aug 30 2024 76 mins  
Mark grew up in the UK as an atheist, but then spent a year as a monk in India after a powerful and unexpected spiritual awakening. He now teaches insight meditation inspired by the late Rob Burbea, with a focus on understanding the emptiness of all things and the ways in which changing our ways of looking can reduce suffering and enhance the beauty of life. He offers teachings fre

Federico Faggin & Bernardo Kastrup: Quantum Physics, Spirituality & Consciousness

Jun 10 2024 159 mins  
This was an excerpt from a 5-week discussion series with Bernardo Kastrup, Nov 2022, with guest Federico Faggin. Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. In 2010, he received the 2009 National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor the

Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira: With Reality in Mind

Jun 03 2024 162 mins  
An excerpt from a 5-week course with Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira. We discussed: Self Enquiry as a direct way to know reality Experiential vs. philosophical approach to understanding reality & reducing suffering Why the universe dissociates How idealism increases empathy What psychedelics imply about death Language as a model & much more! To join the next cou

Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part Three

Feb 26 2021 60 mins  
In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and confronting propositions to come out of philosophy or science, so I spoke with Dr Dan

Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part Two

Feb 14 2021 48 mins  
In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and confronting propositions to come out of philosophy or science, so I spoke with Dr Dan

Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part 1

Feb 02 2021 66 mins  
This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as part of a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events click here. Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute to this initiative, donations are gratefully accepted. You can support via Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/adventuresina

Headless Way: Community & Culture with Richard Lang

Dec 15 2020 78 mins  
This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as we continue a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events with Psychedelic Society check out https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events https://www.adventuresinawareness.com Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute this initiative,

#3 Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment - Dr James Cooke

Nov 17 2020 128 mins  
In collaboration with The Psychedelic Society, Amir Giles is hosting a series of conversations on Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment. For upcoming events find us at https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events https://www.adventuresinawareness.com Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute this initiative, donations are gratefully a