Kevin Berryman

PhD candidate, Monash University, Melbourne

Kevin Berryman is a PhD candidate at Monash University in Melbourne. His research examines the moral psychology of contemplative practices and selfless experiences. For more than two decades, he has been a Buddhist monk in the Theravāda forest lineage.

Written by Kevin Berryman

Photo of two people meditating on a road in front of a police van in an urban setting with a few bystanders.

Here’s what to know about using meditation to be a better person

Meditating has long been thought to enhance morality. But the type of meditation – and the aspects of morality – matter

by Jakob Hohwy & Kevin Berryman

Painting of a stormy sea with a shipwreck, dramatic waves and a dark sky, conveying intense motion and chaos.

Your consciousness has been completely transformed. Now what?

Awakening experiences are spiritual states often believed to unlock life’s mysteries – but sacred knowledge comes at a cost

by Kevin Berryman