In another thread I had occasion to write what I believe and why. I thought it would be good if I focus on my own experiences and how that causes me to believe what I do without importing too much theoretical structure from Hinduism. So here's the gist.
I believe that there is a singular root entity that is the substantial essence of everything, actualizing all physical phenomena that exists as well as all logical and mathematical structures that give physicality form. I believe evolution has granted human mind a limited cognitive ability to perceive this essential reality at a subconscious level (for most) through which we gain the ability to make creative connections and also gain our enhanced sense of meaning making and self awareness. Spiritual practices can bring this cognitive awareness to the level of conscious apprehension, though incompletely. We Hindus call this entity Brahman, but it may also be perceived as a personal entity, in which case it is called God.
I have had certain meditative experiences that indicate the above description is true. Which is the reason that I believe, along with the fact that the intuitions about ethics and reality I had gained from them had stood me in excellent stead both in my personal development and as a scientist.
Currently psychology is a poorly developed field of study. If it develops sufficiently to refute the position I hold, or science shows a reality far far different from what I wrote above, then I will change my position. Or if Jesus finally returns...
Is it informative and illuminating? What do you think? Comments.
I believe that there is a singular root entity that is the substantial essence of everything, actualizing all physical phenomena that exists as well as all logical and mathematical structures that give physicality form. I believe evolution has granted human mind a limited cognitive ability to perceive this essential reality at a subconscious level (for most) through which we gain the ability to make creative connections and also gain our enhanced sense of meaning making and self awareness. Spiritual practices can bring this cognitive awareness to the level of conscious apprehension, though incompletely. We Hindus call this entity Brahman, but it may also be perceived as a personal entity, in which case it is called God.
I have had certain meditative experiences that indicate the above description is true. Which is the reason that I believe, along with the fact that the intuitions about ethics and reality I had gained from them had stood me in excellent stead both in my personal development and as a scientist.
Currently psychology is a poorly developed field of study. If it develops sufficiently to refute the position I hold, or science shows a reality far far different from what I wrote above, then I will change my position. Or if Jesus finally returns...
Is it informative and illuminating? What do you think? Comments.