Where are we right now, in this moment? What is the nature of our reality? These are the kinds of questions that brought me to meditation, and Zen practice, but also to a career in science (specifically psychology and neuroscience).
On this site, my main focus is on the intersection of Zen Buddhist practice and science (especially neuroscience). Below, you can find links to recent posts about meditation practice, science, and how the two can offer complementary perspectives on how we can make sense of this life that we find ourselves in.
Nurture peace in this broken world
When the world feels broken, we may fall into despair or become tangled in anger. How do we move forward, to help all beings?
Zen and the art of Demon Slayer
Why should you meditate? Finding inspiration for our Zen practice from the example of Tanjiro in Demon Slayer.
Time on our minds
Time can seem solid and stable. But when we take a closer look through our Zen practice and neuroscience, we can see that time is only in our heads.
If you are new to the blog, welcome! I would recommend starting with a couple of the featured posts below, on the ways science can complement our meditation practice, and how metaphors can give us some insight into the nature of our lives.
Featured essays
Getting out of our heads
What is this life that we find ourselves living? What is this place that we find ourselves in? For me, these were the kinds of…
This life is a precious treasure
Our life is a precious treasure, but a fragile one. Like a whirlpool, each life persists only while conditions are favorable. This is natural, so why then do we lament?
A meditation on the breath of our life
In our meditation practice, we hope to better see clearly the true nature of reality. But, what do we find when we attend closely to our self?
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