In June, the largest psychedelic conference in history, Psychedelic Science 2023, brought together a diverse group of experts to explore the scientific, therapeutic, and spiritual potential of psychedelics. Jason Moscow reports.
Ancient and Modern Maps of the Mind
Tara Bennett Goleman looks at the parallels between of Buddhist psychology and modern cognitive science, revealing their shared insights that illuminate a hidden path towards inner freedom.
The Lion’s Roar Podcast: The New Wave of Mindfulness with Christiane Wolf
Christiane Wolf talks about the early days of the modern mindfulness movement and how mindfulness can be used in cognitive therapy and pain management.
The Lady in the Tent
Psychologist David J. Keuler is used to helping people, but this was different. Could he really practice limitless compassion?
Now that I’m doing Buddhist meditation, should I give up therapy?
I’m in psychotherapy and it’s been very helpful to me. Now that I’ve started doing Buddhist meditation, should I give up therapy?
Buddhism Is Not a Treatment for Mental Illness
A new article in The Atlantic says more Americans with mental illness are turning to Buddhism for mental health treatment. Experts might advise otherwise.
Pioneering East–West psychologist John Welwood dies, age 75
Welwood was a pioneer in the field of East–West psychology and coined the term “spiritual bypassing.”
How Meditation Changes Your Brain — and Your Life
Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson tell the story of this revolutionary breakthrough in our understanding of how meditation works.
Can you measure compassion?
In a new paper, researchers have proposed a scale for measuring the Buddhist virtues of loving-kindness and compassion.
The “Difficult Person” Exercise
The Difficult Person exercise provides a tool for us to focus on one particular person with whom we are having a hard time.