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The Contemplative Science Podcast

The Contemplative Science Podcast

By M3CS

What can cutting-edge science tell us about spiritual development? And how are ancient contemplative practices helping us to investigate the nature of well-being? On The Contemplative Science Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Miller and Jamie Slevin speak with the real experts, from Monks to Neuroscientists, to get clear on how contemplative practices work and how they might help us improve our lives. Brought to you by Monash University’s Center for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, our diverse range of guests will cover everything from mindfulness and wisdom, to sex, death and enlightenment.
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The Dark Night of the Soul

The Contemplative Science PodcastDec 06, 2022

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Oct 03, 202325:49
The Enlightenment Hack? w/Jay Sanguinetti
Jun 01, 202328:59
Death and The Information Gap
May 24, 202335:19
Speaking in Tongues: w/Josh Brahinsky
May 03, 202326:42
Your Brain and God: The Principles of Neurotheology w/ Andrew Newberg
Apr 25, 202329:16
UnBroken: How To Deal With Grief
Apr 19, 202329:14
Kevin Berryman: The Lessons Of A Buddhist Monk
Apr 04, 202329:00
Meditation: An Active State?
Mar 07, 202329:05
Psychedelics, Trauma and Men's Therapy
Feb 28, 202329:49
Pain Reconceptualized: w/ Alex Jinich
Feb 21, 202329:17
Our Guided Meditation: Dr Mark Miller x Lama John Makransky

Our Guided Meditation: Dr Mark Miller x Lama John Makransky

A really special episode today.

Dr Mark Miller guides us through a 20 minute practice extremely close to his heart.

Developed by Lama John Makransky, the co-founder of Sustainable Compassion, this practice aims to open the heart and relax the body.

Take this as an opportunity to stop and take a breath.

John's links:

Lama John Makransky - https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/teacher/john-makransky/

Sustainable Compassion - https://sustainablecompassion.org

Awakening From Love - https://wisdomexperience.org/product/awakening-through-love/

His free course - https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/online-programs/compassion-and-awareness/

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This podcast has a single purpose: to help its listeners integrate the practical lessons of contemplative life. If you enjoyed the episode and you’re interested in finding out more, check out ⁠⁠‘Training For Humanity’ ⁠⁠- M3CS’s exclusive short courses, including Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance, as well as Maintaining a Mindful Life.

Use CODE CONTEMPLATIVE10 for 10% off.

Feb 08, 202322:19
Why I'm Not a Buddhist
Jan 31, 202330:59
Cognitive Biases and Emotional Reactions: with Dr Norman Farb
Jan 24, 202330:52
Meditation and Psychotherapy: with Ian Singer
Jan 10, 202330:38
Soul and Interconnectedness: Dr Anna Yusim
Jan 03, 202326:12
How To Be Human: 2022 Pod Review
Dec 21, 202232:02
The Dark Night of the Soul
Dec 06, 202231:01
Constructing Our Lives: with Dr Shamil Chandaria
Nov 30, 202232:41
Spirituality and Psychic Abilities
Nov 22, 202232:05
Jhāna and Peak Experiences
Nov 09, 202232:34
Mental Health and Buddhism: with Dr Elli Weisbaum
Nov 01, 202236:26
The Dark Side of Meditation
Oct 18, 202229:15
Psychedelics and Spiritual Traditions
Oct 11, 202232:38
Flow States and Meta-Awareness: w/ Dr Dave Vago
Oct 04, 202234:23
You are Not Your Brain
Sep 27, 202231:01
The Mindful College Student
Sep 20, 202232:39
Understanding Anxiety
Aug 30, 202231:07
Compassion, Wisdom and Training
Aug 23, 202231:58
The Self Made Simple with Dr Monima Chadha
Aug 10, 202230:48
The Equanimity Factor

The Equanimity Factor

How can equanimity improve the human experience?

Joining today is author, lecturer and equanimity enthusiast Dr Joey Weber.

Joey’s book Why Mindfulness Is Not Enough… paints a fascinating picture in which equanimity is a bridge that moves mindfulness to compassion.

A deeply engaging expert in his field, we discuss why mindfulness needs purpose and how you can become more equanimous - for the good of our interconnected human experience.

Dr Joey Weber:

Website - www.equanamee.com

EBCA course tickets - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/equanimity-based-compassionate-action-ebca-tickets-355406639827

Socials - Instagram and twitter @drjoeyweber

Insight timer guided meditations - https://insighttimer.com/joeyweber

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This podcast has a single purpose: to help its listeners integrate the practical lessons of contemplative life. If you enjoyed the episode and you’re interested in finding out more, check out ⁠⁠‘Training For Humanity’ ⁠⁠- M3CS’s exclusive short courses, including Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance, as well as Maintaining a Mindful Life.

Use CODE CONTEMPLATIVE10 for 10% off.

Aug 02, 202230:26
Mindfulness and Education: Professor Craig Hassed
Jul 26, 202232:08
The Podcast So Far: a fireside conversation
Jul 19, 202225:49
 Dr Ines Hipolito: 'The 'Complexity Wanderer'
Jul 05, 202232:07
How to Deal with Change: lessons from a Buddhist nun
Jun 28, 202232:56
Getting The Dose Right: how much mindfullness?
Jun 21, 202233:55
Guidance, hypnosis and Tibetan practice: Dr Michael Lifshitz on well-being
Jun 14, 202234:24
Well Being and Psychedelics: caution, potential and meditation
Jun 07, 202230:02
Self Love and Enlightenment
May 31, 202232:29
Windows of Tolerance: the science of how to practice gently
May 24, 202237:49
The 5 Contemplative Landmarks
May 17, 202234:01
Meditation, the brain and meta-cognitive awareness
May 10, 202232:33
Collective Trauma and Recovery
May 03, 202232:28
The Black History of Yoga
Apr 25, 202231:35
The Science of Romantic Love
Apr 19, 202233:57
Pain, Brains and Reality
Apr 12, 202231:17
The Authentic Happiness Episode
Apr 05, 202229:35
The Well-Being Curriculum
Mar 29, 202230:54
Mysticism and Modern Healthcare: how Psychiatry and spirituality interact
Mar 22, 202228:01
Why I'm Not a Buddhist
Mar 15, 202230:59
An introduction to Indigenous Contemplative Science
Mar 08, 202228:33