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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.

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Written by Kevin Berryman

Two people sit meditating on the street in front of a police van, with a crowd and traffic barriers behind them.

Mindfulness and meditation

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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

A dramatic seascape painting depicts a violent storm with waves crashing against the coast, a wrecked ship submerged, and dark clouds overhead.

Transcendent experience

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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