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Neuroplasticity and Non-Self

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During this talk, Peter describes his research and contemplation regarding how contemporary neuroscientific research can increase understanding of anatta, the principle that asserts the absence of an enduring and autonomous self. He explains the processes of neuroplasticity and long-term potentiation during the interactions between various networks of neuronal connection as supportive of insights regarding the insubstantiality of subjective experience–there is no “control center”, no self to defend or gratify. He reports that this presentation provides an overview of the impersonal interactions among the neuronal networks and anticipates future Dharma talks that correlate the neural networks with important Buddhist concepts and practices. These efforts are intended to further Western understanding of ancient Dharma teachings away from abstract philosophical underpinnings and towards a more scientific understanding of anatta and sunnata.

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During this talk, Peter describes his research and contemplation regarding how contemporary neuroscientific research can increase understanding of anatta, the principle that asserts the absence of an enduring and autonomous self. He explains the processes of neuroplasticity and long-term potentiation during the interactions between various networks of neuronal connection as supportive of insights regarding the insubstantiality of subjective experience–there is no “control center”, no self to defend or gratify. He reports that this presentation provides an overview of the impersonal interactions among the neuronal networks and anticipates future Dharma talks that correlate the neural networks with important Buddhist concepts and practices. These efforts are intended to further Western understanding of ancient Dharma teachings away from abstract philosophical underpinnings and towards a more scientific understanding of anatta and sunnata.

Here are the notes prepared for this talk: NEUROPLASTICITY AND ANATTA

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