Dr Wendy Hasenkamp on Understanding the Mind through Contemplative Practice

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 fundamentalist Christian upbringing to embracing a broader, more scientifically integrated...

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Science & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to find new solutions to the problems of contemporary society. Each dialogue explores the middle ground between science and contemplative wisdom, focusing on themes such as the ethics of artificial intelligence, gender equality, climate change, and the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for mental health.