The Power of Contemplation: Explorations on the Self and Consciousness in the Buddhist Tradition
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Vera Nenadovic
Being and becoming January 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78264-1_14 (opens in new tab) via Springer Nature
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractBuddhist philosophy aligns with scientific findings on self-awareness and the nature of life, emphasizing the core concept of being and becoming. These teachings offer ways to endure life and simplify it for greater enjoyment, resonating with the themes explored in earlier parts of the work.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Keywords | Contemplation Non-attachment |
| Key finding | Argues that Buddhist philosophy resonates with scientific findings on self-awareness and life's nature, with being and becoming as core teachings. |
Abstract
The philosophy of the Buddhist tradition resonates prominently with what we have seen about self-awareness in Part I and about the nature of life in Part II. It is also very much in line with our title. Being and becoming is the kernel of these Buddhist teachings. We will point out the similarities with the findings of science in the aspects that can help endure life and simplify our lives so that things become more enjoyable.