Listen "Non-Local Consciousness: A Buddhist Perspective"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Deep Dive we explore the concept of non-local consciousness by drawing parallels between modern scientific inquiries and ancient Buddhist philosophies. It specifically references the Yogācāra and Madhyamaka schools, using their perspectives to illuminate the nature of consciousness. The Yogācāra view, emphasizing consciousness-only and mind-dependent experience, aligns with the idea that consciousness extends beyond the brain. Conversely, the Madhyamaka school, through Nāgārjuna's teachings on emptiness, challenges the notion of consciousness as an inherent, ultimate essence, even if it is non-local. Ultimately, the text presents Tiantai's Threefold Truth as a reconciliation, suggesting that consciousness is both provisionally existing and empty of self-nature, representing a dynamic interplay rather than a fixed substance.
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