Title: Many contemporary cognitive psychologists suggest that the brain consists of mod Post by: colleen on May 13, 2012 Many contemporary cognitive psychologists suggest that the brain consists of modules and that the self is an illusion. In what way is this view consistent with the teachings of Eastern spiritual traditions?
Title: Re: Many contemporary cognitive psychologists suggest that the brain consists of mod Post by: ThePsychic on May 14, 2012 Buddhism teaches that the self is not a unified “thing” but a collection of thoughts, perceptions, concepts, and feelings that are constantly changing.
To Buddhists the unity and permanence of the self are a mirage. |