Host Michael Taft speaks with creator, philosopher, and neuroscientist Sam Harris concerning the fusion of vipassana and nondual practice because the “gold standard” for practitioners, insights into selflessness through mindfulness and concentration, the excellence between moment-to-moment experiences and peak experiences, personal experiences with MDMA and psilocybin, the role of psychedelics in initiating spiritual introspection, concerns concerning the misuse of psychedelics and potential pitfalls, and more.
Sam Harris is a renowned creator, philosopher, neuroscientist, and podcast host, who weights in on issues around religion, morality, and the human mind. Harris holds a level in philosophy from Stanford and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA, and he has practiced meditation for greater than 30 years with many Tibetan, Indian, Burmese, and Western meditation teachers. Harris is especially recognized for his exploration of meditation and non-duality, delving into their significance in understanding consciousness and the self. He’s also well-known within the meditation community for his book , and for the app of the identical name.
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