Rick Hanson, PhD interviewed by Eric Lyleson
Four Levels of Consciousness that Meditation Can Help us Realise
Nowness, Wholeness, All-ness and Oneness
The Neuroscience of Spiritual Practice
In this cutting edge interview psychologist and neuroscientist Rick Hanson discusses what he is currently exploring in his own spiritual practice. He describes how each of us can follow in the footsteps of realised masters and recognise the intrinsic qualities of nowness, wholeness, all-ness and oneness. These ways of experiencing life are always present, but our habitual mindsets prevent us from recognising them. He reminds us that by opening to these ways of being we also discover unconditional happiness that is not dependent on the ever-changing circumstances of our lives. In addition neuroscience is showing how the more we practice opening to nowness, wholeness,all-ness and oneness, the more the neuro-pathways to these ways of being get hardwired into our brains.
In addition to his own books Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing and Buddha’s Brain;
Rick recommends Eric’s book Essential Wholeness: “Both profound and practical, this book integrates cutting edge neuroscience, esoteric wisdom, a heartfelt appreciation of the natural world, and powerfully effective psychological methods. It’s genuinely brilliant.”
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