In this book Gay Watson offers an alternative view of emptiness via a tour of early and non-Western philosophy, taking us from Buddhism, Taoism and religious mysticism to the contemporary world of philosophy, science and art practice.
The collection features essays that delve into the relevance and philosophy of Buddhism in contemporary society. Renowned authors like David Brazier and Jon Kabat Zinn contribute insights into Buddhist practice, offering diverse perspectives on how the teachings can be applied to modern life. The anthology highlights the intersection of traditional beliefs with current issues, making it a valuable resource for both practitioners and those interested in the philosophical underpinnings of Buddhism today.
The Cosmotheandric Experience is not a Christian, or an Indic, or a Buddhist study, but an interdisciplinary study with a firm foundation.
Attention is central to everything we do and think; yet it is usually invisible, transparent, lost behind our fixation with content. We pay attention to this and that moment or we let our attention wander, but we rarely give attention to the process of attending and distraction. It is typically viewed instrumentally, in terms of what it can achieve, and so its process and practice are overlooked, yet it is central to neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to create new neural pathways in order to adapt - and underlies both the mindfulness revolution and the concern about the influence of new social and digital media.