Videos – Page 15 – Secular Buddhist Association

Bruce Hood "The Self Illusion: How Your Brain Creates You" TAM 2012

By Ted Meissner | September 20, 2012

Psychologist Bruce Hood explores how the brain creates the illusion of the self. Live on stage from TAM 2012. With a special musical introduction from TAM emcee George Hrab. Bruce Hood “The Self Illusion: How Your Brain Creates You” TAM 2012

Traditional Dhamma, Secular Dhamma – Stephen Batchelor and Bhante Sujato

By Dana Nourie | March 11, 2012

This video shows a dialogue between Stephen Batchelor and Bhante Sujato about the practice of Buddhism and its relevance at the dawn of the new millennium. Moderated by Tina Ng. Of course much of the discussion is over the topic of Rebirth . . .

Does Humanist Meditation Exist?

By Dana Nourie | January 14, 2012

This is a presentation Rick Heller of the Harvard Humanist Contemplative group gave on secular meditation at the American Humanist Association conference, April 8, 2011. Does humanist meditation exist View more presentations from Rick Heller Does humanist meditation exist — Presentation Transcript 1. Does Humanist Meditation Exist? Presented by Rick Heller Harvard Humanist Contemplative Group…

Humanism & Buddhism — Interview with Ted Meissner, The Secular Buddhist

By Dana Nourie | January 12, 2012

Scott Lohman from The Humanists of Minnesota interviews Ted Meissner on “Humanism and Buddhism”. Learn about the many commonalities between Humanism and Secular Buddhism.

Can Christianity and Buddhism Remain Relevant?

By Dana Nourie | January 10, 2012

A conversation between secular Buddhist teacher Stephen Batchelor and Christian theologian Lloyd Geering, held at St Andrews on The Terrace in Wellington, New Zealand in November 2010.

Living with the Devil — Stephen Batchelor

By Dana Nourie | January 10, 2012

This is the introduction to a 13 part series of talks with Stephen Batchelor, hosted by the New Zealand Secular Buddhists. The topic is Stephen’s book, Living with the Devil.

Uncertain Minds: How the West Misunderstands Buddhism

By Dana Nourie | November 14, 2011

Stephen Batchelor and John Peacock address the challenges of Buddhism in the west, how it differs from traditions, how Buddhism was misunderstood from the very start, partly because it was viewed through the filter of Christianity. Please join us in discussion below …

What are Jhanas? ~ Leigh Brasington with Stephanie Nash

By Dana Nourie | October 21, 2011

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The New Science of Mindsight (Daniel J. Siegel)

By Dana Nourie | October 21, 2011

This interactive talk will examine two major questions: What is the mind? and How can we create a healthy mind? We’ll examine the interactions among the mind, the brain, and human relationships and explore ways to create a healthy mind, an integrated brain, and mindful, empathic relationships.