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
How the mind and the brain works
The basic distinction between attention and awareness
How when we give labels to something we can know and understand it better
The moments of consciousness model
Non-perceiving moments of consciousness
The dullness of meditation
Sleepiness in meditation
The goal of vipassana is to increase the total power of our cognitive abilities
The mind system model (how the mind works)
The conscious and unconscious mind
Sensory sub-mind (taking in info through senses)
Discriminating sub-mind (cognitive thinking/feeling)
These sub-minds are competing for attention
The conscious mind is a place that the sub-minds project into
The power of setting intentions on the sub-minds
The role of the narrating sub-mind
We are a collection of the processes of the sub-minds
Making intellectual sense of the experience of not-self

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.Visit <a href="http://oneyoufeed.net/transform" target="_blank">oneyoufeed.net/transform</a> to learn more about our personal transformation program.New science and research has changed the formula of improving hair and stopping hair loss 1st months supply with a subscription for $10&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nutrafol.com/" target="_blank">www.nutrafol.com</a>&nbsp;promo code WOLF&nbsp;Read or listen to thousands of nonfiction book summaries all on your phone in under 15 minutes&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blinkist.com/wolf" target="_blank">www.blinkist.com/wolf</a>&nbsp;to start your free trial or get 3 months off your yearly plan&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>How the mind and the brain works</li><li>The basic distinction between attention and awareness</li><li>How when we give labels to something we can know and understand it better</li><li>The moments of consciousness model</li><li>Non-perceiving moments of consciousness</li><li>The dullness of meditation</li><li>Sleepiness in meditation</li><li>The goal of vipassana is to increase the total power of our cognitive abilities</li><li>The mind system model (how the mind works)</li><li>The conscious and unconscious mind</li><li>Sensory sub-mind (taking in info through senses)</li><li>Discriminating sub-mind (cognitive thinking/feeling)</li><li>These sub-minds&nbsp;are competing for attention</li><li>The conscious mind is a place that the sub-minds project into</li><li>The power of setting intentions on the sub-minds</li><li>The role of the narrating sub-mind</li><li>We are a collection of the processes of the sub-minds</li><li>Making intellectual sense of the experience of not-self</li></ul>

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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

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