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Adventures in Awareness
by Amir Giles
Conversations and meditations on self, the nature of reality, & consciousness.With meditators, philosophers, mystics and scientists we examine non-duality, exploration of mind and the phenomena of altered states, traits and beyond. adventuresinawareness.substack.com
Episodes
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The world is not illusion. Its illumination: The supreme nonduality of Kashmir Shaivism
Ravi S. Kudesia, PhD, is a professor whose research integrates contemplative science and organization theory and who works to preserve indigenous systems of meditative practice from the Indian subcontinent.Bernardo Kastrup & Sthaneshwar Timalsina in dialogue 14th July, join live here:...
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The physics of a living universe - with Oxford trained Jude Currivan, PhD MSc
The physics of a living universe - with Oxford trained Jude Currivan PhD MSc Dr Jude Currivan, (PhD MSc CMA), is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, and author. She has an master's in physics from Oxford, a PhD in archaeology, and senior business experience ranging from the UK Stock…
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Delson Armstrong - questioning tradition & the primacy of consciousness
Delson Armstrong is a meditation teacher and author of A Mind Without Craving, known for his detailed experiential knowledge of advanced meditation states, including jhāna, samādhi, cessation, and TWIM practice. His knowledge spans early Buddhist meditation, Kriya Yoga, and contemporary...
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Facts don't change minds, friendships do
To join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.comDr Sarah Stein Lubrano https://www.sarahsteinlubrano.com/https://sarahsteinlubrano.substack.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarahsteinlubrano Sarah has a background in feminist, mutual aid,...
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Life's Journey in Norse Mythology with Andreas Kornevall
The Serpent, the Eagle, the Labyrinth and the Dragon I get story-teller Andreas Kornevall to draw out how the images of Norse Mythology can guide the big moments of our lives, from depression to transcendence and beyond. I love how he breathes fresh life into familiar stories, integrating their...
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Dr Shamil Chandaria: The body as a full path to awakening
Dr Shamil Chandaria is a senior research fellow at the centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing, University of Oxford. He is also a research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, London University, where he focuses on philosophical issues in neuroscience and well-being; a research fellow at...
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How to discover new minds - Michael Levin
To join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.comYour contributions support future content, and are greatly appreciated:- https://adventuresinawareness.com/membership- One-off PayPal donations…
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Blind spots of higher states & navigating pain | Andrew Holecek part 2
Workshop with Andrew Holecek 4th Sep: https://dandelion.events/e/w0dr9 Full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcUOXFASQm4 To join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.com Your contributions support future content, and are...
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Andrew Holecek: 3-year meditation retreat, therapy, shadow and reality
Workshop with Andrew Holecek 4th Sep: https://dandelion.events/e/w0dr9To join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.comYour contributions support future content, and are greatly appreciated:- https://adventuresinawareness.com/membership-...
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Ruben Laukkonen: Meditation and the cessation of consciousness
A conversation with Dr Ruben Laukkonen—cognitive scientist, neuroscientist and meditator —exploring the cutting edge of contemplative science and the mysterious experience of consciousness coming to a complete stop - cessation. - https://rubenlaukkonen.com/To join future events, newsletter and...
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Christof Koch | Bernardo Kastrup: neuroscience & ultimate reality
Christof Koch was the president and chief scientist of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle known for his interdisciplinary approach, combining insights from neuroscience, physics, and philosophy to tackle the complex problem of consciousness, published in over 350 scientific papers,...
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Dr James Cooke: A neuroscientist experiencing nonduality
Workshops this weekend, 28th/29th June 2025 with Dr James Cooke in London: https://dandelion.events/e/n8hokJames Cooke has three degrees in experimental psychology and neuroscience from Oxford University, including a PhD in neuroscience. He has conducted research into the brain basis of...
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Jay Garfield & Bernardo Kastrup - Emptiness vs Idealism
To join future events in this series, and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.comTo join weekly meetings with Bernardo Kastrup: https://www.withrealityinmind.com/This event was recorded Dec 2024.Jay Garfield is a world specialist in Tibetan Buddhist philosophy,...
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Matthew Immergut: The Mind Re-Illuminated - on Gurus, Practise & Awakening
Matthew Immergut, Ph.D., was co-author of the highly successful meditation classic, 'The Mind Illuminated,' and works as an Associate Professor of Sociology at Purchase College, SUNY where he has developed a minor in Contemplative Studies, and teaches classes on meditation, happiness, social...
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The neuroscience supporting spiritual awakening - Dr. Shamil Chandaria
Join Shamil's 4-week course at:https://adventuresinawareness.com Dr Shamil Chandaria is a senior research fellow at the centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing, University of Oxford. He is also a research fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, London University, where he focuses on...
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Bernardo Kastrup: The Case for Idealism (Lecture 2 of 2)
In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 2, in which Bernardo outlines the case for Idealism. Lecture 1, Refuting Materialism, was released last week. Our next...
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Bernardo Kastrup: Refuting Materialism (Lecture 1 of 2)
In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 1, in which Bernardo refutes Materialism, discussing its origins, pitfalls, and misconceptions. Stay tuned for Lecture...
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Mark Ovland: Beyond Awakening - on Rob Burbea, Buddhism and Loving-Kindness
Mark grew up in the UK as an atheist, but then spent a year as a monk in India after a powerful and unexpected spiritual awakening. He now teaches insight meditation inspired by the late Rob Burbea, with a focus on understanding the emptiness of all things and the ways in which changing our ways…
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Federico Faggin & Bernardo Kastrup: Quantum Physics, Spirituality & Consciousness
This was an excerpt from a 5-week discussion series with Bernardo Kastrup, Nov 2022, with guest Federico Faggin. Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. In 2010, he...
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Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira: With Reality in Mind
An excerpt from a 5-week course with Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira. We discussed: Self Enquiry as a direct way to know reality Experiential vs. philosophical approach to understanding reality & reducing suffering Why the universe dissociates How idealism increases empathy What psychedelics…
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Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part Three
In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and...
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Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part Two
In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion. It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and...
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Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No Self: Part 1
This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as part of a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events click here. Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute to this initiative, donations are gratefully...
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Headless Way: Community & Culture with Richard Lang
This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as we continue a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events with Psychedelic Society check out https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events https://www.adventuresinawareness.com Listening is free, but...
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#3 Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment - Dr James Cooke
In collaboration with The Psychedelic Society, Amir Giles is hosting a series of conversations on Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment. For upcoming events find us at https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events https://www.adventuresinawareness.com Listening is free, but your support is...
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#2 Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment - Stephen Reid
In collaboration with The Psychedelic Society, Amir Giles is hosting a series of conversations on Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment. For upcoming events find us here. Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute this initiative, donations are…
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Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment - Dr Daniel Ingram
In collaboration with The Psychedelic Society, Amir Giles is hosting a series of conversations on Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment. For upcoming events with Psychedelic Society click here. Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! https://www.patreon.com/adventuresinawareness...
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Conversations and meditations on self, the nature of reality, & consciousness.With meditators, philosophers, mystics and scientists we examine non-duality, exploration of mind and the phenomena of altered states, traits and beyond.
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