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Beyond the Edge of the Universe: A Steady Path of Mindfulness and Letting Go
The book is an exploration of the intersection between the Buddha’s teachings, particularly mindfulness and meditative practices, and modern scientific theories about matter, consciousness, reality, and the universe. It is not a collection of philosophical notes, but rather a rigorously testable treatise on certain aspects of science, training of the mind, and the path of direct experience. Divided into three self-contained parts, it examines Buddhist terms like mindfulness, Jhana, Nibbana, and emptiness, drawing parallels to ideas in quantum mechanics and parallel universes.
The author examines both scientific and philosophical approaches and reveals that they alone are insufficient to grasp reality’s true nature. By emphasizing practices from the Pali Suttas left by the historical Buddha, the text suggests that meditation offers deeper insights into reality, gradually leading to experience of Nibbana, the ultimate state of peace and freedom. The author combines personal meditative experiences with scientific and philosophical reflections to present a holistic view of consciousness.
Drawing from his many years of meditation practice following the original Pali Sutta texts and combining Samatha and Vipassana methods-- tested through 'TWIM 6R' approach--he explains how one can remain completely free from the universe by letting go of all reactions while experiencing the progressive stages of voidness of all phenomena. He uses real-life examples to provide the best possible accounts of these experiences, bringing much-needed awareness and optimism. He emphasizes that the experience of Nibbana left by the historical Buddha, is real and attainable even today. It’s simply a matter of dedicating time and effort to experience it.
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"A must-read for anyone seeking to explore the intersection of consciousness, science, and spirituality."
- Delson Armstrong, author of A Mind without Craving
"As a scientist and researcher with a deep desire to understand the workings of the universe, he offers in this personal account his own "theory of everything," derived from his own journey and extensive research. As science delves into the fabric of reality, Indu shows how TWIM provides a practical path to understanding how consciousness and the universe are profoundly interconnected."
-David Johnson, the author of 'The Path to Nibbana'
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. On Emptiness and Parallel Universes
Part On Science, Consciousness and Mind
3. Flaws in Materialist Explanations of Human Experience
4. On Theories Supporting the Role of Conscious Entities
5. Exploration of Notions of Biocentrism
6. Consciousness is Not Fundamental
7. Cases for Seeking the Unconditioned Happiness
8. Mindfulness and Vedic Philosophies
9. Genesis of Material Universe and Contact
Part On the Path of Direct Experience
10. How the Buddha’s Recipe Got Lost?
11. On the Quest for Ultimate Freedom
12. Story of My Meditative Journey
13. Progress in Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
Part On Expositions of the Mind
14. Seeing Through Hindrances
15. Awakening from the Dream of Existence
16. Exploring the Buddha’s Samatha Vipassana Path
17. Practice Leading to Nirodha
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The author examines both scientific and philosophical approaches and reveals that they alone are insufficient to grasp reality’s true nature. By emphasizing practices from the Pali Suttas left by the historical Buddha, the text suggests that meditation offers deeper insights into reality, gradually leading to experience of Nibbana, the ultimate state of peace and freedom. The author combines personal meditative experiences with scientific and philosophical reflections to present a holistic view of consciousness.
Drawing from his many years of meditation practice following the original Pali Sutta texts and combining Samatha and Vipassana methods-- tested through 'TWIM 6R' approach--he explains how one can remain completely free from the universe by letting go of all reactions while experiencing the progressive stages of voidness of all phenomena. He uses real-life examples to provide the best possible accounts of these experiences, bringing much-needed awareness and optimism. He emphasizes that the experience of Nibbana left by the historical Buddha, is real and attainable even today. It’s simply a matter of dedicating time and effort to experience it.
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"A must-read for anyone seeking to explore the intersection of consciousness, science, and spirituality."
- Delson Armstrong, author of A Mind without Craving
"As a scientist and researcher with a deep desire to understand the workings of the universe, he offers in this personal account his own "theory of everything," derived from his own journey and extensive research. As science delves into the fabric of reality, Indu shows how TWIM provides a practical path to understanding how consciousness and the universe are profoundly interconnected."
-David Johnson, the author of 'The Path to Nibbana'
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. On Emptiness and Parallel Universes
Part On Science, Consciousness and Mind
3. Flaws in Materialist Explanations of Human Experience
4. On Theories Supporting the Role of Conscious Entities
5. Exploration of Notions of Biocentrism
6. Consciousness is Not Fundamental
7. Cases for Seeking the Unconditioned Happiness
8. Mindfulness and Vedic Philosophies
9. Genesis of Material Universe and Contact
Part On the Path of Direct Experience
10. How the Buddha’s Recipe Got Lost?
11. On the Quest for Ultimate Freedom
12. Story of My Meditative Journey
13. Progress in Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
Part On Expositions of the Mind
14. Seeing Through Hindrances
15. Awakening from the Dream of Existence
16. Exploring the Buddha’s Samatha Vipassana Path
17. Practice Leading to Nirodha
18.
414 pages, Paperback
Published November 2, 2024
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December 25, 2024
This book is unique in many sense in that, it offers an open and easily accessible accounts of nature of human experiences from two distinct lenses: science and spirituality. Without adhering to any religious views and persuasions, it unravels the nature of mind and what it means to be truly free.
It reveals a dimension of mind called Nibbana that the historical Buddha left 2600 years ago, is still possible to experience today. It explains what it means to experience such state with many practical examples.
In a deeply personal exploration of his meditative journey, the author takes readers through his progress from a confused individual to an experienced mediator. A fascinating read--albeit bit longer than for usual books--to see how transformation in someone's life can occur through gradual steps of letting go of all personalisation and developing genuine lovingkindness towards all.
It reveals a dimension of mind called Nibbana that the historical Buddha left 2600 years ago, is still possible to experience today. It explains what it means to experience such state with many practical examples.
In a deeply personal exploration of his meditative journey, the author takes readers through his progress from a confused individual to an experienced mediator. A fascinating read--albeit bit longer than for usual books--to see how transformation in someone's life can occur through gradual steps of letting go of all personalisation and developing genuine lovingkindness towards all.
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