A Scientific Examination of Spiritual Practices
I examine various spirutual practices from a scientific point of view.
Kundalini yoga: Seems like getting your nervous systems in perfect sync. The orgiastic state experienced by practioners sounds very much like sex. The chakras sound like mini brains.
Vipassana: Cravings and aversion sound like neuroplasticity issue. IMO, Buddha was the first neuroscientist.
Meditation and yoga: Nervous system manipulation
Chanting: Vibrations etc. affecting nervous system. People probably figured out mantras similar to how scientists figured out science. Saints can be considered scientists.
Prayer: Psychological aspects
More and more I have started to feel that this whole enlightenment thing is not worth it. There may be something but the probabilty seems very low. There does seem to be collective consciousness but perhaps this can also be scientifically explained.
In conclusion, just being is the simplest way of living a good life and avoiding suffering. Engage in hedonism in good times and pursue equanimity in bad times. I have solved life.
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