Buddhist Wisdom, Modern Life

Claire Villarreal, PhD

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Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? part 2, from Inner Cosmos

2/15/2025 • 62 min

This week, we're sharing the second of two episodes from Inner Cosmos that explore the neuroscience behind our sense of self. Host David Eagleman investigates why our bodies, composed of trillions of cells, feel like a single, unified "me." These episodes offer a compelling scientific perspective on the Buddhist concept of anatta (no-self), providing a fascinati… Play episode

Why do our 30 trillion cells feel like a self? from the Inner Cosmos podca…
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Guided meditation: two types of focus
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More time to meditate with the Pomodoro Method
Listening as leadership: Nina Simons of Bioneers
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Live teachings this spring (come say hi!) with free and paid options
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Winter Solstice and the wisdom of darkness
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Luminous Darkness: Buddhist teacher Deborah Eden Tull on rest, receptivity…
Psychedelics and the death process: Pam Stockton
The spirituality of personal finance with Emily Anchia
Intuitive wisdom: Moriah Williams
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My new favorite intro to Buddhism course: Dr. Kate Hartmann and Buddhist S…
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How to practice for someone who's died (live talk and practice)
How to pray for someone who passed away (Buddhism)
Thank you, Romania, Bhutan, Ukraine, Mexico, and all listeners to this show
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Jesus in the bardo: happy Easter, y'all!
Awakening, nirvana, buddhahood: the ultimate freedom
Rebirth: how karma shapes our lifetimes
Guided meditation: Noticing dukkha (unease) and offering yourself compassi…
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My book is free today through Friday (4/1)!
How to prepare to take refuge? (part 3 of 3)
My first book is coming out Monday -- for free!

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