Exploring how to develop a focused mind, Amalavajra interviews Amishi Jha -- a professor of psychology at the University of Miami. Drawing on cognitive neuroscience, Jha's research on attention, working memory, and mindfulness has explored the neural bases of executive functioning and mental training.
In the second interview with Iain McGilchrist, we continue to explore the idea that the mind can only be understood in the broadest possible context -- from our physical and spiritual existence, the wider human culture, and how these shape each other. Listen to Iain in conversation with Maitreyabandhu. Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, writer, and literary scholar. McGilchrist came to prominence after the publication of his book The Master and His Emissary, subtitled The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World.
In the first interview with Iain McGilchrist, we explore the idea that the mind can only be understood in the broadest possible context -- from our embodied existence, the wider human culture, and how these shape and mould each other. Listen to Iain in conversation with Jnanavaca. Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist, writer, and literary scholar. McGilchrist came to prominence after the publication of his book The Master and His Emissary, subtitled The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World.
After her son at age 5 shared memories of being a soldier in a previous life, Carol Bowman became fascinated with the topic of children's memories of past lives. This sparked a career researching the mystery of death and past life memories. In this conversation with Vajratara, Carol shares new perspectives on how our personality may be shaped by past lives, how consciousness may continuee after death, and the healing potential of processing memories and trauma from past lives. Carol Bowman, M.S. is an internationally known author, lecturer, counselor, past life regression therapist, and pioneer in reincarnation studies.
As the founder of compassion-focused therapy (CFT), Paul Gilbert brings a fresh perspective on compassion as a source of courage and wisdom to address suffering. In this conversation with Maitreyabandhu, they explore how humans are designed to thrive on kindness, and what this means in today's world. Paul Gilbert is a British clinical psychologist and author of several books on the topic. He is currently a Professor at the University of Derby. In 2011 Gilbert was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his continued contribution to mental healthcare.