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Browse 9 practitioners focused on buddhism in consciousness research.
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Culadasa (John Yates)
Samatha-vipassana, Unified mindfulness model
Neuroscientist turned meditation teacher who authored "The Mind Illuminated," a detailed meditation manual integrating Buddhist contemplative practice with neuroscience. Deceased 2021.
Daniel Ingram
Vipassana, Noting technique, Pragmatic Dharma
Emergency physician and meditation practitioner known for "Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha." Advocates pragmatic, results-oriented approach to meditation practice and attainments.
Jack Kornfield
Vipassana, Mindfulness, Compassion practices
Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock. PhD in Clinical Psychology, trained as Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma.
Joseph Goldstein
Vipassana, Metta (lovingkindness), Mindfulness
Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society. Teaching vipassana since 1974. Trained under Anagarika Munindra, S.N. Goenka, and Dipa Ma.
Sharon Salzberg
Metta (Loving-kindness), Vipassana, Mindfulness
Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society and pioneer of loving-kindness (metta) meditation in the West. Author of "Lovingkindness" and "Real Happiness." Teaching since 1974.
Shinzen Young
Vipassana, Zen, Mindfulness
Meditation teacher known for systematic approach to mindfulness, combining Eastern contemplative traditions with Western science.
Stephen Batchelor
Secular Buddhism, Meditation, Philosophy
Author and teacher advocating a secular, agnostic approach to Buddhism. Former Tibetan and Zen monk. His work challenges traditional Buddhist metaphysics while preserving its contemplative core.
Tara Brach
Mindfulness, RAIN technique, Radical Acceptance
Clinical psychologist and meditation teacher. Founder of Insight Meditation Community of Washington DC. Developer of RAIN technique.
Thich Nhat Hanh
Mindfulness, Walking meditation, Engaged Buddhism
Vietnamese Zen master, poet, and peace activist who founded Plum Village tradition and brought engaged Buddhism to the West. Coined the term "interbeing." Deceased 2022.