From time to time members hold events that may be of interest to others. At the editorial discretion of the working group we are happy to make these known. However, we need to point out that The Bede Griffiths Sangha Working Group has not endorsed these events nor can it be held responsible for their organisation or content.
Understanding Consciousness: A Challenge for Modern Science
Date & Time: Friday 24th June 7:00−9:30 pm
SOAS (School of Oriental & African Studies), University of London
Exploring consciousness through psychology, neuroscience, quantum physics and spiritual insight
What is consciousness? What do we know about altered states of consciousness? What is
the relationship between consciousness and reality? The answers to these age-old
questions still largely elude modern science. This exciting event aims to shed some light
on these important topics through a multidisciplinary approach encompassing
psychology, neuroscience, quantum physics and spiritual insight. Through a mixture of
presentations and open discussions, attendees of this event will be given a broad
overview of this multidisciplinary vision of consciousness and will be able to share their
thoughts.
Venue: SOAS (School of Oriental & African Studies), University of London, BGLT
Lecture Hall, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
Date & Time: Friday 24th June 7:00−9:30 pm
Admission: £5 - please email presentation_org@yahoo.com in order to reserve a place.
Prior booking is essential as there is limited seating
Speakers:
Professor Max Velmans is a renowned psychologist and expert in consciousness studies.
He has published numerous books on the topic, most recently Understanding
Consciousness, Edition 2 (Routledge/Psychology Press, London, 2009) in which he
describes his theory of reflexive monism.
Dr Shanida Nataraja is a neuroscientist and author of The Blissful Brain: Neuroscience
and Proof of the Power of Meditation (Gaia Books, London, 2005). She has spent many
years researching the effects of altered or ‘higher’ states of consciousness on the human
brain.
Jay Lakhani is a theoretical physicist, as well as an expert in esoteric Hinduism and well
known speaker on the topic of consciousness in relation to the quantum world. He is also
the Head of the Hindu Academy and a teacher at Eton College.
Dr Seyed Azyamesh a renowned spiritual master, a researcher and expert in comparative
religions and spiritual paths. He has published numerous articles and books on the nature of
spirituality and spiritual paths.