The Power of Contemplation: Explorations on the Self and Consciousness in the Buddhist Tradition
Jose Luis Perez Velazquez, Vera Nenadovic
Being and becoming 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-78264-1_14 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Keywords | Contemplation Non-attachment |
| Key points | 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.
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