First published 2003
Paul Fleischman draws from his dual expertise as a psychiatrist and Vipassana meditation practitioner to examine how ancient Buddhist wisdom intersects with contemporary scientific understanding. He presents eight essays that compare meditation practices with psychotherapy and scientific methods. Fleischman connects chaos theory's principles of atomic synthesis to Buddhist concepts of karma, demonstrating how free choice and natural consequences operate in both frameworks. The author addresses meditation's empirical foundations and its practical applications beyond formal retreat settings. He provides concrete guidance for integrating Buddhist observation techniques into everyday situations. The work examines both the advantages and difficulties of maintaining daily Vipassana practice, offering readers tools to bridge contemplative traditions with modern psychological approaches.
Genres: science, psychology, non-fiction, buddhism, meditation, academic
Vibes: educational, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic, comparative-analysis, integrative-approach
160 pages · Paperback · Pariyatti Press