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Consciousness & the Brain: A Buddhist Perspective - Geshe Namdak

Geshe Tenzin Namdak, a Buddhist scholar with a background in science, shares how Tibetan Buddhism understands consciousness. In this tradition, consciousness isn’t seen as something produced by the brain but as a non-material phenomenon that correlates with brain activity. He draws on examples from modern research—such as Roger Penrose’s theories and Jeffrey Schwartz’s work on neuroplasticity—to point to a possible two-way interaction: brain states can influence the mind, and trained mental activity can reshape the brain. This perspective doesn’t claim to replace scientific models but offers a complementary view that invites dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and neuroscience.