Sumeru News — Psychology
CBC Quirks and Quarks on Vipassana
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The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s weekly science show, Quirks and Quarks, did a segment this week on the positive medical science associated with insight meditation. The coverage consists of an interview with Dr. Judson Brewer, of the Yale Therapeutic Neural Science Centre, speaking about his recent research study. Listen here: http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/media/2011-2012/qq-2012-01-28_06.mp3
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The Cyborg Buddha Project
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From the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET), comes this article on Religion and Transhumanism, written by Alex McGilvery, a United Church minister in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Normally, that would not be something we cover at Sumeru, but he makes extensive reference to Buddhism, and especially the “Cyborg Buddha Project.” Here’s the IEET link: http://ieet.org/index.php/IEET/more/McGilvery20120122... Read more »
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Mazeway Resynthesis, Mary Cobham, Shambhala and Little Tibet
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Parkdale singer Mary Cobham’s second CD is titled “Mazeway Resynthesis” and is thematically connected to both her Shambhala practice and her many Tibetan neighbours. Here’s the story: http://www.insidetoronto.com/what’s%20on/article/1271323–songs-helped-artist-articulate-the-abstract
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Buddhism & Psychology Student Union @ U of T
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This is a very recently-formed organization. Here is their mission statement: The Buddhism and Psychology Student Union (BPSU) is a child of the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and the mind sciences. Our main aim is to offer a forum for University of Toronto students to openly investigate and uncover whatever implications this dialogue may bring.... Read more »
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Lama Chöpa, by Panchen Lozang Chökyi Gyaltsen, the 4th Panchen Lama
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Lama Chöpa (The Guru Puja) is a central practice in the Gelugpa Vajrayana tradition, often incorporating a Tsog Offering (ritual tantric feast). One of the most beloved versions of this prayer service is one that was written about 360 years ago by the fourth Panchen Lama (or sometimes referred to as the first Panchen Lama),... Read more »
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