Neuroscience and Buddhist Psychology: Insights into Social Transformation and Human Wellbeing
Explore the intersection of neuroscience and Buddhist psychology in addressing social transformation and human suffering. Dive into the roots of Indian society, the law of karma, and the significance of a scientific mindset. Discover how neuroscience and Buddhist principles converge to offer insights into human nature and societal well-being.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
Neuroscience & Buddhist psychology - Piyush (Student Panelist
-Buddhas dhamma in ancient India and social transformation -Vicious nature of Indian society and the struggle -Social revolution to establish a righteous society -Buddhist roots of all the Indians need to be recognized -Good moral order to eradicate the suffering of the humanity
-The purpose of Buddhas dhamma -Dhamma and religion- Differences and similarities -Sunnakhatta, Potthapada dialogue -The Law of Karma- Earlier fallacious views replaced by scientific ones
When we consider what religion is for mankind, and what science is, it is not exaggeration to say that the future course of history depends upon the decision of this generation as to the relations between them. Alfred North Whitehead English Mathematician and Philosopher
Why science and scientific approach? -Centrality of Mind -Dependent origination. Acceptance of the grand law of the cause and effect -Law of Impermanence -Sunyata -Interdependence, Descartes, Systems approach, both incorporated. Physics correlates.
How neuroscience correlates? -Neuroplasticity, third noble truth -Mirror Neurons, empathy -Lack of independent self -Buddha nature affirmation by neuroscientists -The relationship - Social, economic, political, medical applications - Buddha nature, affirmation by neuroscientists - Significance of convergences
Atta Deep Bhava!!! (Be your own light) Bhavatu Sabba Mangalam!!! (Wellbeing to all)
