Profiles.

Vipassana in Hong Kong. How I found out and what it was like.

Two ten-minute meditations; first the mindfulness of breathing, then mindfulness of body sensations.

Check out Ilari’s blog!

psycho-philosophy.org

Recommended reading and apps:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34540095-beyond-the-self

A dialogue between a leading neuroscientist and a molecular biologist who became a tibetan monk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272471-altered-traits

The single-best source for serious studies on the science of mindfulness. Written by two leading psychologists, Daniel Coleman, known for his book "Emotional Intelligence" and Richard Davidson, the principle investigator behind most of the groundbreaking studies on meditators' brains

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/289448.The_Joy_of_Living

A warm-hearted explorations at the intersections of mindfulness, human biology, and the mechanisms of happiness. Written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the leading lamas of our time

https://insighttimer.com/

A simple meditation timer. Includes guided meditations, too

https://www.headspace.com/

A popular app for guided mindfulness meditations

dhamma.org

On how to sign up for a Vipassana retreat

Tune in for a discussion with Ilari on mindfulness meditation; his journey and the practice.

Check out Ilari’s blog here:

psycho-philosophy.org

Book Recommendations:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34540095-beyond-the-self

A dialogue between a leading neuroscientist and a molecular biologist who became a tibetan monk

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34272471-altered-traits

The single-best source for serious studies on the science of mindfulness. Written by two leading psychologists, Daniel Coleman, known for his book "Emotional Intelligence" and Richard Davidson, the principle investigator behind most of the groundbreaking studies on meditators' brains

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/289448.The_Joy_of_Living

A warm-hearted explorations at the intersections of mindfulness, human biology, and the mechanisms of happiness. Written by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, one of the leading lamas of our time

Apps:

https://insighttimer.com/

A simple meditation timer. Includes guided meditations, too

https://www.headspace.com/

A popular app for guided mindfulness meditations

Vipassana resources:

dhamma.org

On how to sign up for a Vipassana retreat

Ilari Mäkelä

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/ilari-mäkelä-0ba08734

Explore Dr. Bethel’s journey delivering more than 13,000 babies as a practicing OBGYN in Norman, Oklahoma.

A monologue and an excerpt from a conversation with two friends.

Explore what drives Zecha to be the change he wants to see in the world

Zecha Mpemba is an Investment Banker in Nairobi, Kenya. Here is how he sees perceptions of the continent from the outside and offers insights into the opportunities within. https://www.linkedin.com/in/zecha-mpemba-882b5946

Abigail Baker (Twitter @abigaildbaker) provides insights into the future of sustainable transportation; about cycling, high-speed railways, and all ways to get from Point A to Point B.

Tune in to check out her journey! Some sources below:

https://www.amazon.com/Building-Cycling-City-Blueprint-Vitality/dp/1610918797

https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-08-10/to-tame-traffic-bogot-bets-big-on-bike-lanes?__twitter_impression=true