Roshi Enkyo sets the tone of her talk with gratitude, and the simple acknowledgment of our global situation. Essentially, we find and experience suffering in our lives, and in the world. What if we could open our hearts and actions to shelter and house those suffering in the world? Roshi Enkyo expresses her belief in the potency of bearing witness as a way to see, and relieve suffering, passionately embodying her care for the world.

Enkyo O'Hara: Winter Practice Period 2023: Dharma Talk With Enkyo O’Hara

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This is John’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishing. The discussion also explores the limitations of…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6B of 6)

This is Richard’s part of the dialogue led in two parts by Richard Davidson and John Dunne explores topics on meditation beyond commodification, the transformation in neuroscience, and the importance of flourishing for ethical engagement. The speakers highlight the importance of social engagement and service, and the four pillars of human flourishing. The discussion also explores the limitations…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (6A of 6)

In this lecture physicist Adam Frank delves into the blind spot in science, a concept that has led to a crisis in physics and issues in quantum mechanics. The discussion explores quantum mechanics, interpretations of it, and the impact of the blind spot philosophy. It also highlights critiques by Alfred North Whitehead and Edmund Hersel, and introduces the concept of science beyond the blind spot…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (5 of 6)

This is Kristin’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristics of living systems and their relationship with…
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Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence (4B of 6)

This is Evan’s part of the two lectures given by Evan Thompson and Kristin Andrews delve into the concept of life as sensemaking and its implications for artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. The speakers discuss the importance of embodiment, organizational closure, and autonomy in living systems. They explore the unique characteristics of living systems and their relationship with the…
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Enkyo O'Hara: Winter Practice Period 2023: Dharma Talk With Enkyo O’Hara

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