
About this podcast
What is a mind? What are the mental patterns that shape our experience—how are those patterns created, maintained, and changed? How can contemplative practices like meditation help us work with our minds? And what are the potential benefits these practices for individuals and society? This inquiry can happen through many lenses. Conversations on this show integrate contemplative approaches with perspectives from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, anthropology, religion, social science, art,…
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Mind & Life
About this podcast
What is a mind? What are the mental patterns that shape our experience—how are those patterns created, maintained, and changed? How can contemplative practices like meditation help us work with our minds? And what are the potential benefits these practices for individuals and society? This inquiry can happen through many lenses. Conversations on this show integrate contemplative approaches with perspectives from psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, anthropology, religion, social science, art,…
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- Roshi Joan Halifax – Enactive Compassion [From the Archive]12 Dec 2025 · 1 h 01 min
- Matthieu Ricard – Compassion and Care [From the Archive]5 Dec 2025 · 1 h 04 min
- Liz Monson – Reclaiming the Magic14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 13 min