Culadasa is a meditation master with over 4 decades of experience in the Tibetan and Theravadan Buddhist traditions. He taught classes in neuroscience and psychology at the Universities of Calgary and Brittish Columbia. He now lives in the Arizona wilderness and leads the Dharma Treasure Buddhist Sanga. His book on meditation, The Mind Illuminated, is the book Eric calls the best book on meditation he's ever read. This is a two-part interview. In this episode, part one, Eric and Culadasa talk about how the mind and brain works - knowledge that is essential to understand before one can successfully implement the meditation techniques that will be discussed in part two. These techniques have the very real potential of transforming your meditation experience. So listen up in this episode and get ready to radically re-understand this thing we call the mind.




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In This Interview, Culadasa and I Discuss...
His book, The Mind Illuminated
The power of setting an intention for meditation
Getting all of the mind on board for meditating
Accepting whatever comes up
Trying to enjoy your meditation, celebrating the times you come back to the present moment vs scolding yourself
Roadmap of the stages of meditation over time
How knowing the developmental nature of things over time can be problematic
The difficulties of being a beginner at anything
Looking for the pleasure and joy in wherever you are 
The 4 step process of settling in to meditate
Feeling your breath at the nose
The Mindful Review
Being aware of the motivation behind your thoughts and speech
What could I have done differently?

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Culadasa is a meditation master with over 4 decades of experience in the Tibetan and Theravadan&nbsp;Buddhist traditions. He taught classes in neuroscience and psychology at the Universities of Calgary and Brittish Columbia. He now lives in the Arizona wilderness and leads the Dharma Treasure Buddhist Sanga. His book on meditation, <a href="https://amzn.to/2uny3XY" target="_blank">The Mind Illuminated</a>, is the book Eric&nbsp;calls the best book on meditation he's ever read. This is a two-part&nbsp;interview. In this episode, part one, Eric and Culadasa talk about how the mind and brain works - knowledge that is essential to understand before one can successfully implement the meditation techniques that will be discussed in part two. These techniques have the very real potential of transforming your meditation experience. So listen up in this episode and get ready to radically re-understand this thing we call the mind. <a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Please Support The Show with a Donation</a> &nbsp;Visit <a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/transform" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/transform</a> to learn more about our personal transformation program.Sanebox helps organize your&nbsp;email inbox for a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sanebox.com/wolf" target="_blank">www.sanebox.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;free trial for 2 weeks and a $25 creditEric just replaced his entire sock drawer with all Bombas socks because of how much he loves them get 20% off first purchase&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bombas.com/wolf" target="_blank">www.bombas.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;offer code WOLF&nbsp;&nbsp;In This Interview, Culadasa&nbsp;and I Discuss...<ul><li>His book,&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/2uny3XY" target="_blank">The Mind Illuminated</a></li><li>The power of setting an intention&nbsp;for meditation</li><li>Getting all of the mind&nbsp;on board for meditating</li><li>Accepting whatever comes up</li><li>Trying to enjoy your meditation, celebrating the times you come back to the present moment vs scolding yourself</li><li>Roadmap of the stages of meditation over time</li><li>How knowing the developmental nature of things over time can be problematic</li><li>The difficulties of being a beginner at anything</li><li>Looking for the pleasure and joy in wherever you are&nbsp;</li><li>The 4 step process of settling in to meditate</li><li>Feeling your breath at the nose</li><li>The Mindful Review</li><li>Being aware of the motivation behind your thoughts and speech</li><li>What could I have done differently?</li></ul><a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/support" target="_blank">Please Support The Show with a Donation</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

The One You Feed

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Culadasa on How the Mind Works Part 2

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