Advaita Vedanta is the classic and paradigmatic school of nondual philosophy. Put simply, the essential teaching is 'The Absolute (Brahman) is the only reality, the world (jagat) is an appearance (of that nondual Absolute) and the sentient being (jiva) is none other than the nondual Absolute'. The world of our daily experience is said to be a virtual reality within the field of consciousness. Realizing this will set us free from suffering - which is the goal of philosophy. This realization is attained through philosophical enquiry. There are various modes of such an enquiry, one of which is the 'Discernment of the Seer and the Seen' (Drg Drsya Viveka).
In his multi-volume Technics and Time, Philosopher Bernhard Stiegler argues that human beings and technology are intrinsically linked together in a co-constitutive relationship. According to Stiegler, we invent ourselves through technology and through this process we constitute the conventions th...
What is the relationship of virtual reality to lucid dreaming, and how can both mediums be used alleviate suffering? This presentation will explore the phenomenology of non-lucidity (experiential fusion), and how virtual reality can help us understand the core teachings of emptiness in the Buddhi...
In this talk by Sarah Hill, CEO of Healium and StoryUP Studios, we will learn about the therapeutic benefits individuals experience from the use of virtual and augmented reality technology. Sarah shows us how users of these technologies can see and interact with their emotions, heart rate, and br...
