Our meditation group has been experimenting with VR dharma talks and some members love the immersive experience while others feel it's too artificial and we're stuck on whether virtual reality can support authentic contemplative practice or just creates spiritual entertainment.
More people experience this than they realize.
The question of whether immersive technology can support genuine spiritual development or inevitably becomes mere simulation forces examination of what makes contemplative experience authentic.
“Where Are You with Buddhist contemplative computing?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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