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Rethinking the world with friends; on philosophy, sustainability, and progress

Ten Days in Silence

Vipassana in Hong Kong. How I found out and what it was like.

01-04
47:26

Guided Meditation with Ilari Mäkelä

Two ten-minute meditations; first the mindfulness of breathing, then mindfulness of body sensations. Check out Ilari’s blog! psycho-philosophy.org Recommended reading and apps: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34540095-beyond-the-self A dialogue between a leading neuroscientist and a molecular biologist who became a tibetan monk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272471-altered-traits The single-best source for serious studies on the science of mindfulness. Written by two leading psychologists, Daniel Coleman, known for his book "Emotional Intelligence" and Richard Davidson, the principle investigator behind most of the groundbreaking studies on meditators' brains https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/289448.The_Joy_of_Living A warm-hearted explorations at the intersections of mindfulness, human biology, and the mechanisms of happiness. Written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the leading lamas of our time https://insighttimer.com/ A simple meditation timer. Includes guided meditations, too https://www.headspace.com/ A popular app for guided mindfulness meditations dhamma.org On how to sign up for a Vipassana retreat

10-19
20:40

Ilari Mäkelä: On Mindfulness Meditation

Tune in for a discussion with Ilari on mindfulness meditation; his journey and the practice. Check out Ilari’s blog here: psycho-philosophy.org Book Recommendations: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34540095-beyond-the-self A dialogue between a leading neuroscientist and a molecular biologist who became a tibetan monk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272471-altered-traits The single-best source for serious studies on the science of mindfulness. Written by two leading psychologists, Daniel Coleman, known for his book "Emotional Intelligence" and Richard Davidson, the principle investigator behind most of the groundbreaking studies on meditators' brains https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/289448.The_Joy_of_Living A warm-hearted explorations at the intersections of mindfulness, human biology, and the mechanisms of happiness. Written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the leading lamas of our time Apps: https://insighttimer.com/ A simple meditation timer. Includes guided meditations, too https://www.headspace.com/ A popular app for guided mindfulness meditations Vipassana resources: dhamma.org On how to sign up for a Vipassana retreat Ilari Mäkelä LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ilari-mäkelä-0ba08734

09-29
59:41

Dr. Shelba Bethel: 50 Years in Medicine

Explore Dr. Bethel’s journey delivering more than 13,000 babies as a practicing OBGYN in Norman, Oklahoma.

08-20
08:06

Meditations on Nature

A monologue and an excerpt from a conversation with two friends.

08-19
07:13

Zecha Mpemba: Finance, Africa, and China

Explore what drives Zecha to be the change he wants to see in the world

08-19
30:09

Abigail Baker: Sustainable Transportation from Washington, D.C.

Abigail Baker (Twitter @abigaildbaker) provides insights into the future of sustainable transportation; about cycling, high-speed railways, and all ways to get from Point A to Point B. Tune in to check out her journey! Some sources below: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Cycling-City-Blueprint-Vitality/dp/1610918797 https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-08-10/to-tame-traffic-bogot-bets-big-on-bike-lanes?__twitter_impression=true

08-18
18:42

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