Physicist-turned-mystic Peter Russell joins me to explore why consciousness may be more fundamental than matter, touching on Maharishi and TM, non-duality, science vs. spirituality, time and eternity, and what kindness asks of us now.
🌐For more by Peter Russell, visit:
https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php
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⌛ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:45 From science to spirituality (Peter Russell's story)
05:49 Studying under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
13:30 Transcendental Meditation Explained
22:21 Science & the nature of consciousness
30:22 Can AI be conscious?
36:47 The true significance of consciousness
39:45 Non-duality explained
46:34 Vedic Self (atman) vs Buddhist non-self (anatman)
51:35 Understanding consciousness non-conceptually
57:09 Consciousness: the bridge between science & religion
1:00:14 Why does the world exist?
1:06:49 What is the ultimate nature of reality?
1:13:16 Freedom from the thinking mind
1:15:51 How to meditate without even trying
1:24:29 Enlightenment vs self-improvement
1:28:38 Peter's life advice to everyone
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🎵 Original music by Ray Mickey
