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Episode Synopsis
'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 Achievements06:11 Exploring the Concept of Emptiness07:38 The Intersection of Science and Philosophy20:01 Mental Health, Search for Meaning and the Importance of Understanding and Support26:46 Personal Experiences and Meditation Insights: The Billiard Ball View of Life, The Verb vs. Noun Perspective and Emotions as Experiences, Not Identities32:49 Awareness and the Ego41:46 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality43:24 Early Influences and Near-Death Experiences
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