This paper contributes to recent efforts to mine Vedanta for a more complete and cogent theory of the nature of consciousness and a solution to the mind–body problem. Various non-dual interpretations of Vedanta share the idea that the sole existent is Consciousness and offer more or less detailed descriptions of the structural dynamics of that Consciousness including how it assumes myriad...
In the midst of global armed conflicts, notably the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia wars, there is an urgent need for innovative public health strategies in peacebuilding. The devastating impact of wars, including mortality, injury, disease, and the diversion of healthcare resources, necessitates effective and durable interventions. This perspective aligns with WHO recommendations and examines...
[1] Among all physician specialties in the United States (US), more than 50% report at least one symptom of burnout. This is twice the general population’s rate. Less than half of the physicians were satisfied with their work–life balance. [R2-R4] At least 50% of the US cardiologists are stressed. [5] Cardiologists around the globe suffer from high rates of mental health conditions that put...
Abstract Strong, focused, and inclusive leadership is of the essence in articulating and solving the overwhelming problems of climate change, social inequality, bio-extinction, and more. Many researchers have highlighted the need to design new integrative approaches to gather the collective energies of humanity to face those challenges (Datar et al., Rethinking the MBA: Business education at a...
Abstract Job burnout is a serious problem in medicine, leading to lost productivity, costly attrition, loss of well-being, and even loss of life through suicide. A major US medical school introduced a 2-credit elective course that featured the Transcendental Meditation® (TM®) technique to try to address this problem. This chapter reports on an 8-year study of medical students’ experiences with...