Adventures in Awareness

The physics of a living universe - with Oxford trained Jude Currivan PhD MScDr Jude Currivan, (PhD MSc CMA), is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, and author. She has an master's in physics from Oxford, a PhD in archaeology, and senior business experience ranging from the UK Stock Exchange to international corporations including HMV and Scholl.Based on research in multiple fields, she contends that the universe is a finite, has purpose, and you're part of it! A thought emerging from eternity, and holographic such that there are patterns guiding both the planets, the atoms and our lives, the microcosms of the wider mind.She will be joining Bernardo Kastrup in conversation which you can join live here: https://www.withrealityinmind.com/entropy-and-purpose/Or as a one-off event here: https://dandelion.events/e/u3tc6The discussion paper mentioned can be found here: The Unitive Science of a Living Universe https://www.clubofrome.org/publication/the-unitive-science-of-a-living-universe/also published by the World Academy of Arts and Sciences:https://worldacademy.org/the-unitive-science-of-a-living-universe/ and UNESCO:https://bridges.earth/news/post/fifth-elements-discussion-paper-series-unitive-science-living-universeTo join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to: https://adventuresinawareness.comYour contributions support future content, and are greatly appreciated:- https://adventuresinawareness.com/membership-One-off PayPal donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/adventuresinFollow the Adventure:-Subscribe to us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventuresinawareness- Twitter: https://x.com/AdvInAwareness-iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-awareness/id1535917754 -Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jiebSpdVu9YbpLOtWlKYU - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventuresinawareness00:00 Jude's recent work with Iain McGilchrist02:16 What links your diverse studies and work?03:56 The moral implications of emerging physics06:27 How materialists distorted Darwin08:55 How random mutations have been debunked09:45 Confirmation from Michael Levin's work12:36 The scientific revolution recognised by the Club of Rome14:12 What is your personal experience of non-duality?18:00 Why Jude always speaks her truth20:00 Heartbreak leads to heart opening24:20 What’s the evidence for a living universe?30:20 Do the laws of thermodynamics indicate an evolving universe?36:50 Entropy is the story increased complexity, not chaos48:00 Is the universe coming to an end?52:43 The universe as a thought emerging from eternity1:02:48 Interdependence as the key for global and local relations1:05:59 Communication with other realms?1:10:22 NO evidence for infinites in physics1:14:00 Take love seriously This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

Matthew Immergut, Ph.D., was co-author of the highly successful meditation classic, 'The Mind Illuminated,' and works as an Associate Professor of Sociology at Purchase College, SUNY where he has developed a minor in Contemplative Studies, and teaches classes on meditation, happiness, social theory, and new religious movements.We discuss how the systematic approach presented in the book has supported countless meditators, while also addressing the complexities that emerged around his co-author Culadasa (John Yates). We'll discuss Matthew's perspective on navigating teacher-student relationships and the broader challenges of translating traditional Buddhist practices for contemporary audiences, and how teachings on emptiness aim at a fearless capacity to love.To join future events, newsletter and access ad-free event recordings go to:https://adventuresinawareness.comYour contributions support future content, and are greatly appreciated:- https://adventuresinawareness.com/membership- One-off PayPal donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/adventuresin Follow the Adventure:- Subscribe to us on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@adventuresinawareness- Twitter: https://x.com/AdvInAwareness- iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventures-in-awareness/id1535917754 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jiebSpdVu9YbpLOtWlKYU - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adventuresinawarenessBanner art by https://www.instagram.com/jadewade/0:00 Intro4:30 Matthews background: wilderness survival and chassidic judaism 10:30 Goenka vipassana & addiction19:00 Departure from messianic Judaism23:30 Meeting John Yates (Culadaca)30:25 Publishing & crafting the Mind Illuminated42:00 The strengths of the book47:00 Whatever you do has the same obstacles 48:10 The downsides of the book: progress isn’t linear50:20 Striving, meditative ego and burnout 55:30 Just assume you are bypassing59:39 On the awakening and behaviour of Culadasa, John Yates1:17:00 waking up vs cleaning up1:22:30 Bypassing vs indulging1:26:30 Best practice going forward1:28:10 What Matthew would change about the book1:30:30 Seeing emptiness to induce a fearless capacity to love1:35:00 Cessation, awakening, immoral behaviour and emptiness of consciousness1:42:30 Morality as the starting point for enlightenment?1:45:30 Wisdom, Morality and Insight1:47:30 what to do when you need a break from meditation?1:51:30 the future of the Mind Illuminated?1:52:30 the power of meeting saints - perfection vs imperfection This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

In celebration of Bernardo's upcoming book 'Idealism in a Nutshell,' we're releasing two lectures, originally filmed 22nd June 2020 as part of a four week course. This is Lecture 2, in which Bernardo outlines the case for Idealism. Lecture 1, Refuting Materialism, was released last week. Our next discussion series with Bernardo starts 29th Oct. 2024 and features as guest the celebrated neuroscientist Christof Koch: ⁠https://dandelion.events/e/y54ag⁠For future iterations of the open Q&A and discussions visit ⁠https://adventuresinawareness.com/⁠Bernardo Kastrup's work has been leading the modern renaissance of the philosophical position, ‘metaphysical idealism’ that reality is essentially mental, an appearance in ‘mind.’ Bernardo has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). Formulated in detail in many academic papers and books, his ideas have been featured on Scientific American, the Institute of Art and Ideas, the Blog of the American Philosophical Association and Big Think, among others. Bernardo's most recent book is The Idea of the World: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality. For more information, freely downloadable papers, videos, etc., please visit www.bernardokastrup.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

Mark grew up in the UK as an atheist, but then spent a year as a monk in India after a powerful and unexpected spiritual awakening. He now teaches insight meditation inspired by the late Rob Burbea, with a focus on understanding the emptiness of all things and the ways in which changing our ways of looking can reduce suffering and enhance the beauty of life. He offers teachings freely, living frugally in a caravan in the UK, from donations from those who appreciate what he offers. He'll be teaching a freely-given 6-week course on Loving Kindness Meditation online in October: https://dandelion.events/e/e92bdIn this episode, we discussed:Mark's background and awakeningThe phenomenology of the awakeningHaving no sense of selfGoing beyond non-dual awakeningMeeting the guru: Rob BurbeaEmptinessWhy you should care+ A guided lovingkindness meditation!To find out about joining future events check out: https://adventuresinawareness.comIf you would like to support future content, contributions are greatly appreciated at:⁠Patreon⁠⁠In the UK⁠One-off ⁠PayPal donations This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

An excerpt from a 5-week course with Bernardo Kastrup & Rupert Spira. We discussed: Self Enquiry as a direct way to know realityExperiential vs. philosophical approach to understanding reality & reducing sufferingWhy the universe dissociatesHow idealism increases empathyWhat psychedelics imply about deathLanguage as a model & much more! To join the next course please visit our ⁠Events page⁠.If you would like to support future content, contributions are greatly appreciated at:⁠Patreon⁠In the UK⁠One-off ⁠PayPal donations⁠ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

In both Buddhism and modern neuro-science, you may hear the notion that there is no “Self.” No central entity that is separate, makes decisions or is continuous through time. That however real the “Self” might seem, it is merely an illusion.It is one of the most misunderstood, ignored and confronting propositions to come out of philosophy or science, so I spoke with Dr Daniel Ingram who says he experiences an embedded perception of there being no "Self" on an ongoing basis, following several years of careful meditation.We chat about what it means, how it is noticed, what it feels like and why anyone should care! If this sound intriguing at all, have a listen...You'll thank your Self for it 🙂This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as part of a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events check out https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events​ https://www.adventuresinawareness.com​ Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute to this initiative, donations are gratefully accepted. You can support via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adventuresinawareness​or make one-off PayPal donations here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/adventuresinPodcast #5: Daniel Ingram - Experiencing No-Self Part 2 Daniel is an emergency room physician, author of ‘Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha,’ founder of Dharma Overground and holds an M.D., M.S.P.H. in Epidemiology, and B.A. in English Literature all from UNC Chapel Hill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

This episode is sponsored by The Psychedelic Society, as we continue a series of conversations on meditation, consciousness & enlightenment. For upcoming events with Psychedelic Society check out https://psychedelicsociety.org.uk/events https://www.adventuresinawareness.com Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute this initiative, donations are gratefully accepted. You can support via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/adventuresina...or make one off PayPal donations here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/adven... Podcast #4: Richard Lang - Headless Way Community & Culture Headless Way is not only a unique form of self enquiry, but a community that has successfully maintained an open, non-hierarchical and non-dogmatic culture which many spiritual communities could take inspiration from. Richard Lang discusses what makes this approach unique amongst the many ways humans have sought to discover answers to life's most fundamental questions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com

In collaboration with The Psychedelic Society, Amir Giles is hosting a series of conversations on Psychedelics, Meditation & Enlightenment. For upcoming events find us here.Listening is free, but your support is appreciated! If you would like to contribute this initiative, donations are gratefully accepted. You can support via Patreon or make one off PayPal donations here.Podcast #2: Stephen Reid Stephen Reid discusses his personal journey and mystical insights through the intersection between quantum field theory, complexity science, meditation and psychedelics. Stephen is a cultural change maker, co-operative technologist and founder of the Psychedelic Society. He completed a Masters in Complexity Science at the University of Bristol as well as a Masters in Physics specialising quantum field theory at the University Oxford University. He was also the youngest ever board member of Greenpeace UK, and selected as the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Totnes. As well as quantum field theory and Complexity Science, Stephen has training in software development, meditation, plant medicine, and political activism.Discussion points include:0:40 Mystical Experiences and Quantum Field Theory at Oxford University4:00 David Bohm - Physics may be infinite7.30 Physics, metaphysics and mystical experience - the limits of understanding9:30 Complexity sciences - self organisation & emergence as a bridge to psychedelics8:30 Science as a platform and context for useful psychedelic experiences14:00 From Bohm to Krishnamurti - from physics to meditation15:30 Tao Te Ching as a resonance with complexity sciences16:20 Zig Zag zen and vipassana20:00 The value of skepticism around psychedelic trips22:30 Meditation on Tao te Ching, Seeing that Frees, Reger Rey24:30 The value of meditation as a support for psychedelic trips, a buffer against bad trips26:50 The motivations to meditate and to take psychedelics: there is only enlightened action Balancing insight & compassionhttps://stephenreid.net This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adventuresinawareness.substack.com