This is an introductory talk from John Dunne - there will be an 8-part series of posts from this retreat coming in the following days.John Dunne: 7-20-11: Not Afraid of Nothing: Reflections on Fearlessness in the Heart Sutra
Speaker: John Dunne
Recorded: Wednesday Jul 20, 2011
Prior to co-leading the three day retreat Mind and Meditation: The Self Beyond Thought, Dr. John Dunne offers a lucid analysis of the Heart Sutra’s visceral description of a selfless perspective.
Dr. Dunne is an associate professor in the Department of Religion at Emory University, where he is Co-Director of the Encyclopedia of Contemplative Practices and the Emory Collaborative for Contemplative Studies. His work focuses on various aspects of Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice. His current research includes an inquiry into the notion of “mindfulness” in both classical Buddhist and contemporary contexts. He frequently serves as a translator for Tibetan scholars, and as a consultant; he appears on the roster of several ongoing scientific studies of Buddhist contemplative practices.
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