Lesson 5: Training the Mind by Mario Reyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t Attention en-us 2021-04-02 15:49:58 UTC 2021-04-08 21:34:13 UTC hello@padlet.com Allan Wallace internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378267805
  • The foundation of Buddhism: Ethics, Samadhi, Wisdom
  • One example of Samadhi is Samata: mindfulness and meta-awareness/introspection 
  • There should be strong focus on relaxation and calmness in Western world 
  • Samata is further broken down into 3 methods of attention training: 1. Mindfulness of breathing 2. Observing the mind 3. Awareness of awareness 
  • Introspection is fundamental to Buddhism and Science 

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  • Mindfulness training improves attention functioning such as orienting and executive functioning 
  • Mindfulness can improve our ability to “select” what’s in our internal landscape 
  • Mindfulness protects against different mental declines 
  • Mindfulness shows positive effect on mood 

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  • Where do science and Buddhism meet in the middle?
  • What is attention doing in the binding problem? 
  • What are the roles of narrowed and global attention?
  • What are the effects/functions of Inward/Outward attention?
  • Within the mind and in scope of conscious attention -- Explicit awareness/Implicit knowledge?

    • ]]>     2021-04-02 15:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378270281     Introduction internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378271332 Jinpa gives an opening on the course, and what the learning outcomes/things to notice are 

    ]]>     2021-04-02 15:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378271332     Mindfulness Breaks (can have multiple) internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378272397 Participants take moments during the course, especially when the information is dense, to recollect themselves, or practice the type of attention training the speaker is presenting about ]]> 2021-04-02 15:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378272397 Reflections/Questions to consider (can have multiple) internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378274065 Participants take a moment to reflect on their observations, lessons from the course ]]> 2021-04-02 15:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378274065 Quizzes/Checks for Understanding (can have multiple) internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378276621 Participants are quizzed or checked on their understandings of science terms/concepts 

    ]]>     2021-04-02 15:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378276621     Recaps/Info-graphs (can have multiple) internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378278718 Resources and check ins for the participants to re-offer and information, and to provide recaps of sections for an quick refresher 
    - Can look like bullet points

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    - Can look like bullet points

    ]]>     2021-04-02 16:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378288470     Reflections/Questions to consider (can have multiple) internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378291585 Participants take a moment to reflect on their observations, lessons from the course ]]> 2021-04-02 16:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378291585 Introduction to Attention internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378292501 -What is important for Jinpa to mention here?
    -What are the outcomes for this section of the course?]]>     2021-04-02 16:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378292501     Consideration internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378306424 How can you utilize these reflection questions to help build the "narrative" of the course?]]> 2021-04-02 16:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378306424 Discussions internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378310919 Discussion footage?]]> 2021-04-02 16:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378310919 Learning outcomes internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378343464
  • Definitions/concepts related to Attention from Buddhist and Scientific viewpoints 
  • Specific examples of attention training practices from Buddhist and Scientific viewpoints 
    • Samata 
    • Open/broad attention 
    • Single pointed 
  • How attention works neuroscientifically 
  • How Mindfulness improves our overall mental capacity and health 
  • How attention influences our realities
  • How attention is trainable 
  • There are contents of mind outside of awareness 
  • Where Buddhism and Science conflict and support each other  

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    -Guide your attention into a broader/global focus]]>     2021-04-02 16:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1378350812     Fred "Rusty" Gage internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396831730 2021-04-08 16:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396831730 Richie Davidson internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396832709 2021-04-08 17:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396832709 Neuroplasticity internmreyes https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396833835 2021-04-08 17:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/internmreyes/hsv8fqnp48kmi78t/wish/1396833835