Science

Related Reading: 

Beyond the Self: Conversations between Buddhism and Neuroscience – Ricard & Singer

Buddhism shares with science the task of examining the mind empirically. It has pursued direct investigation of the mind through penetrating introspection for two millennia. Neuroscience, on the other hand, relies on third-person knowledge in the form of scientific observation. In this book, Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk trained as a molecular biologist, and Wolf Singer, a distinguished neuroscientist, offer their perspectives on the mind, the self, consciousness, the unconscious, free will, epistemology, meditation, and neuroplasticity.

Worth Watching: 

Spirituality, Mental Health, and Science – Lisa Miller

This colloquium features a talk from Dr. Lisa Miller, author of The Awakened Brain and Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this lecture, she explores the relationship between spirituality and physical well-being.

Deeper Listening: 

Can Science and Spirituality Co-Exist? – The Aspen Institute

On this panel, a religious scientist, a non-spiritual journalist, and a secular spiritualist with a science background explore the intersection of spirituality and science.