Science & Wisdom LIVE

Our guest today is Dr. David Loy, Professor of Buddhist and Comparative Philosophy, writer, and teacher in the Zen tradition of Japanese Buddhism. In today’s interview with Scott Snibbe, he discusses the necessity of engaging with the world and transcending duality as part of one’s contemplative practice; how Buddhism and other contemplative traditions change in response to the needs of the contem...

Our guest today is Rob Hopkins, environmentalist, founder of the Transition Town Totnes and Transition Network, author, artist, and host of the podcast ‘From what if to what next’. In this interview with Scott Snibbe, he talks about his work with the Transition Network, the relationship between one’s spiritual life and action in the world, and the potential of communities to promote positive chang...

Scott Snibbe interviews Dr. Mark Westmoquette , Zen Buddhism teacher and Astrophysicist. During the episode, they discuss our connection with universe and how can reflecting on it can help us transcend duality and bring more meaning into our lives. This way of exploring interconnectedness is a key point of Zen Buddhist practice: as we look more closely to ourselves and our universe, the illusion o...

Most of us would do almost anything to avoid feeling shame, an emotion that creates a feeling that we are fundamentally flawed. Shame is a self conscious emotion - one connected to how we view ourselves through the eyes of others. Shame has an evolutionary purpose for sustaining social norms and can be seen in its most contemporary manifestations through “cancel culture.” Our other “self conscious...

In today's episode, we will explore the rich and fascinating world of Sowa Rigpa, the Tibetan Science of Healing, and discover some of the ways that traditional medicine can help to revolutionise our approaches to health, personal and social wellness, and environmentalism. For years, scientists have been warning of an impending rise in zoonotic infections like Covid-19. A perfect storm of def...

"The first step in healing ourselves is becoming aware of our breathing and how we breathe because that regulates all our bodily systems." Today, Paula Chichester explores the healing power of our breath. She shares some simple exercises to connect with our breathing, reduce our stress levels and promote healing in our minds and bodies. Finally, she leads a healing meditation technique f...

Can meditation help us to be more focused, reduce our negative emotions, and enhance our mental and physical wellbeing? In this episode, Buddhist teacher Geshe Namdak explores the relationship between the mind and the body and discusses the three pillars of mind-training according to Buddhist philosophy: self-awareness, self-discipline and loving kindness and meditation. He also leads three short...

Contemplative traditions suggest that the world as we perceive it is the manifestation of a deeper, unseen process, that can be investigated through meditation and personal inquiry. To what extent can this fundamental level be studied scientifically? And what can this investigation tell us about the nature of reality and consciousness? Biologist Dr. Rupert Sheldrake and Buddhist teacher Geshe Tenz...

" The clarity of the mind is nothing other than how you see, how you hear, how you feel…  Yes, wisdom is transcendent, but you can open to it through the body" Welcome to this new episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE.  Our guest today is Jason Upton, an existential psychotherapist and senior lecturer at Regent’s University. Jason is also doing a PhD at SOAS on early Tibetan Buddhist prac...

Professor Basil Hiley , one of the foremost theoretical physicists of our time, enters in conversation with Scott Snibbe on the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and his collaboration with David Bohm . In today’s episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE , they will discuss: - The paradox of quantum mechanics and wave/particle duality - Multiple interpretations of quantum mechanics: the s...

In this episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE, Scott Snibbe interviews Paul Howard, director of 'Infinite Potential: the Life and Ideas of David Bohm'. Together, they discuss the theories of David Bohm, one of the foremost theoretical physicists of the last century, and explore the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics and what modern physics can tell us about the nature of real...

In this episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE , Marco Colnaghi and Sajda van der Leeuw interview visual artist and entrepreneur Scott Snibbe . Scott host and creator of the podcast on meditation ‘ A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment ’ and has been the moderator of numerous Science & Wisdom LIVE events. Today, Scott will share some advice about how to start a meditation routine and discuss the ben...

“[The purpose of meditation] is transforming your mind, making it more adaptive… and cultivating wisdom.”  (Dr. Marieke van Vugt) Today today we have with us Dr. Marieke van Vugt, a Neuroscientist from the University of Groeningen. In this episode of Science & Wisdom LIVE, Dr. van Vugt introduces the practices of analytical meditation and debate. She describes her experience with Tibetan Monks...

"REM sleep evolved to integrate and process trauma… Dreaming it’s a pre-requisite for healing." (Charlie Morley) Charlie Morley is a dream researcher and teacher of lucid dreaming, shadow integration and Mindfulness of Dream & Sleep. He has been lucid dreaming for over 20 years and was “authorised to teach” within the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche in 2008. S...

"Knowing runs deeper than having information... We should orient our research in AI in a direction that promotes the creative freedom of human beings." - Dr. Marco Schorlemmer Why are AI systems so successful and widespread? How can we harness their potential to enhance human creativity and freedom? Is AI going to be our future saviour, or will it ultimately cause our extinction? Dr. Mar...

Two scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp , join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman , for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe .   The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviou...

Two scientists, Dr. Elena Antonova and Dr. Wendy Hasenkamp , join two contemplative practitioners, Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Father Laurence Freeman , for a lively discussion on negative emotions and their possible solutions, moderated by Scott Snibbe .   The dialogue begins with an exploration of why we call certain emotions ‘negative’ or ‘destructive’, and how they can lead to patterns of behaviou...

Dr Wendy Hasenkamp is the Science Director of the Mind & Life Institute. Her research in contemplative neurosciences focused on the impact of meditation on brain activity and was deeply influenced by her meditation practice and experience.  In this conversation, Dr Hasenkamp shares insights from her journey merging scientific rigour with spiritual practices. She discusses her transition from a...

“Meditation is the prayer of the heart, what the early Christian monks called pure prayer... Many people speak about meditation as a feeling of coming home. ” How can meditation restore our sense of wonder and help us forge communities and meaningful relationships ? Is there any difference between meditation and prayer ? What is the role of contemplative practices in a technologically advanced soc...

“Contemplative practice could educate science, bring it out of scientism and back to its essence. A lot of scientists would benefit from this training of staying with the question and not jumping straight to an answer.”  – Dr. Elena Antonova How can meditation and scientific research help us to better understand the nature of our minds ? What is the relationship between consciousness and the brain...

"If we grasp at a problem, it only becomes more intense. We all have problems, but a lot of mental suffering can be prevented by using particular meditation techniques."  - Geshe Tenzin Namdak In this first 'Meet the Speaker' Interview, Scott Snibbe and Geshe Tenzin Namdak discuss how meditation shapes our brain through neuroplasticity, helping us deal with negative emotions. T...

Welcome to Science & Wisdom LIVE, where scientists and meditators meet. Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners together with scientists to discuss society’s biggest challenges. Each dialogue explores the middle ground between science and contemplative wisdom. On the podcast, you’ll hear world experts on science and meditation debate on artificial intelligence, gender equalit...