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Evan Thompson

Professor of Philosophy · University of British Columbia

ConsciousnessBuddhismPhilosophy

Philosopher working at intersection of cognitive science, phenomenology, and Buddhist philosophy. Co-author of foundational "The Embodied Mind."

Vancouver, BCWebsite
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Matthew Ricard

Buddhist Monk & Scientist · Shechen Monastery / Mind & Life Institute

MeditationBuddhismContemplative Neuroscience

Buddhist monk and molecular biologist who became a key subject in neuroscience research on meditation. His brain scans at Richard Davidson's lab showed unprecedented gamma wave activity during compassion meditation.

Kathmandu, NepalWebsite
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Matthieu Ricard

Buddhist Monk and Author · Shechen Monastery / Pasteur Institute (former)

BuddhismMeditationContemplative Neuroscience

Molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk who has participated in extensive neuroscientific studies on meditation and consciousness at the University of Wisconsin. Often called the "happiest man in the world" based on brain imaging research.

NepalWebsite