Enactivism, a form of cognitive science that has arisen this century, heralds a return to a positive form of homonomy, or sense of belonging, through the recognition that we are relationally-minded with one another, and, indeed, all life. Drawing on the work of philosophers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts, this paper offers an explication of enactivism in humans. Resonating with...
In the Pāli discourses of the Buddha, ‘conditioned co-origination’ (paṭicca-samuppāda) is the key insight that underpins the Buddha’s own awakening and his teaching. This paper aims to shed light on three connected aspects of conditioned co-origination: the synchronic and non-linear nature of the conditional relations it establishes, the non-causal nature of this relation, and how the whole...
Ayurveda, the timeless wisdom of life, offers a path to complete well-being. It blends natural healing with inner peace, nurturing the body, mind and soul. In Ayurveda, the treatment of poisoning (Vish Chikitsa) holds a unique and sacred space. Where contemporary medicine zooms into chemicals and molecules, ancient science discovered the subtle energy fields and vibrational medicine through...
The Gheranda Samhita is a classical Sanskrit text on Hatha Yoga, renowned for its systematic and practical approach to yogic discipline. Unlike other traditional texts that focus primarily on philosophy, it outlines a unique sevenfold path, emphasizing Shodhana (Purification), Asana (Postures), breath control Pranayama (Breath control), Mudra (Energy control), Pratyahara (Sense withdrawal),...
Since the early 1990s, the architect and artist Marcos Novak has been developing an experimental and transdisciplinary practice at a point of convergence between architecture, art, science, technology and philosophy, questioning the becoming of the digitally-enhanced body. With AlloBrain@AlloSphere, a virtual reality environment developed between 2005 and 2009 with the support of the Brain...
The scientific study of the soul has garnered increased attention but remains limited in progress. We propose to give the soul a scientific definition and use quantum physics to predict its character, qualities and behavior. In our previous work in Tao Science, we give quantum physics a new interpretation. We propose that quantum physics reveals that everything at the deepest level is a quantum...
Pursuit of happiness (Sukha) has been the universal endeavor of mankind which is rooted in the state of mental wellbeing. Common mental health conditions like anxiety, fear, obsession, irrational behavior, depression, hostility are stumbling blocks in achieving mental well -being and are commonly neglected. India stands at low rank in global happiness index in spite of having a rich heritage of...
ABSTRACT In this study, I investigate the transformative potential of online spiritual retreats by analyzing participant experiences from a 7-day virtual program integrating continuous self-inquiry, meditation, and breathwork. Fifty-six participants completed a post-retreat integration and feedback form designed to elicit reflective insights into their contemplative experiences. Using grounded...
This comprehensive study examines the philosophical, aesthetic, musicological, and spiritual dimensions of Rabindranath Tagore's profound composition "Na Chaile Jare Powa Jay" (That which is not sought, is found), situating it within the broader context of Rabindra Sangeet and exploring its complex metaphysical paradoxes. Through an interdisciplinary methodology encompassing musicology,...
Abstract Background and aims Altered states of consciousness (ASC) represent acute and marked deviations from normal waking consciousness. Investigations into ASC are significant to problems in medicine, science, and philosophy, including the structure of conscious experience. Here, we conducted a preliminary investigation into the structure of ASC while addressing the role of psychedelics,...