In the fifth episode of the Philosophy of Meditation series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Evan Thompson, a renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher, to explore the symbiosis of meditation, cognitive science, and philosophy. The episode highlights how Evan’s early meditation practice shaped his philosophical outlook, emphasizing the experiential depth revealed by meditative […]

In this “Voices with Vervaeke” episode, Terri Dentry and Cameron Duffy engage with John Vervaeke to explore the synergy between interprofessional practice and psychedelic integration. They discuss the ‘psychedelic renaissance’ and its significant role in modern therapy and research. The conversation emphasizes the necessity for a shared language and an integrative method across disciplines, integrating

In the fourth episode of the Philosophy of Meditation series, John Vervaeke, Rick Repetti, and guest Thomas Metzinger delve into the intricate world of meditation and mindfulness. The conversation weaves through the paradoxes of Zen Buddhism, exploring the ‘Neither One Nor Many’ concept and the profound realms of deep water awareness in meditation. They tackle

In this episode of “Voices with Vervaeke,” John Vervaeke and Guy Sengstock engage in a discussion about relationality, grief, and the sacred. Highlighting their upcoming Circling into Dialogos workshop, they delve into practices for realizing our interconnected nature, inspired by philosopher James Filler’s views on relationality as the essence of being. The duo explores how

In the third episode of the “Philosophy of Meditation” series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Lou Marinoff, a renowned figure in practical philosophy and philosophical counseling. The episode provides a rich tapestry of discussions, starting with Marinoff’s initiation into meditation during the 1960s’ counterculture, leading to his profound integration of Eastern and