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SUMMARY:Secular Spirituality\, The Science of Consciousness and the Illusion of Self
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ This event will be available live in 🇬🇧 English\, with translation into 🇪🇸 Spanish and 🇮🇹 Italian (registration links below). \n— \nJoin Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, Thomas Metzinger and Scott Snibbe for a profound dialogue on Secular Spirituality\, The Science of Consciousness\, and the Illusion of Self. This online event\, hosted by Science & Wisdom LIVE\, in partnership with FDCW and several other partners (below)\, will explore the intersections between Buddhist philosophy and secular spirituality\, focusing on key themes like consciousness\, selfhood\, and the potential for spiritual growth without religious belief. \nDrawing on Metzinger’s philosophical work on the science of consciousness and Geshe Namdak’s deep understanding of Buddhist mind science\, they will engage with the challenging concept of “no-self” and discuss how modern science and ancient wisdom can together reshape our understanding of spirituality in the 21st century. \nThis event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on whether spiritual practices can thrive outside traditional religious contexts and how both secular and contemplative traditions provide insights into consciousness and personal transformation. Perfect for those interested in philosophy\, Buddhism\, and the evolving nature of spirituality in today’s world. \nAbout the Topics\nSecular spirituality offers a path to personal transformation without relying on religious belief\, encouraging inner growth through practices like mindfulness and contemplation. The science of consciousness explores how subjective experience arises from the brain\, bridging the gap between philosophy and neuroscience. Meanwhile\, the illusion of self\, a central theme in both Buddhist philosophy and modern cognitive science\, challenges our deeply held notion of a fixed identity. Together\, these ideas invite us to re-examine who we are and how we relate to the world\, offering profound insights into both spiritual and scientific inquiries. \nAbout the Speakers\nGeshe Tenzin Namdak \nInitially an environmental researcher with a degree in hydrology from Van Hall Larenstein University\, Geshe Namdak began studying Buddhism in 1993 and was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He completed the 20-year Geshe program at Sera Jey Monastic University in 2017\, followed by a year of Vajrayana studies at Gyume Tantric College in 2019\, the first Westerner to do so. With a strong interest in science\, he has organised various dialogues on contemporary science and ancient contemplative wisdom of the mind. Currently\, he is the resident teacher at Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London\, and teaches worldwide. His latest book\, “Freedom Through Correct Knowing“\, explores the path to liberation through understanding reality as it truly is. \nProf. Thomas Metzinger \nThomas Metzinger is a distinguished philosopher and cognitive scientist\, renowned for his work in consciousness studies. Formerly a Professor of Theoretical Philosophy at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz\, Metzinger has led prominent academic and research organisations\, including the German Cognitive Science Society and the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness. His widely acclaimed books\, such as The Elephant and the Blind and The Ego Tunnel\, explore the nature of self and mind. Metzinger is also a member of the European Commission’s Expert Group on AI ethics and the president of the Barbara Wengeler Foundation. \nYou can learn more about Thomas and access lots of his work for free on his website: thomasmetzinger.com\, where you will find an open-access version of his book The Elephant and the Blind\, which we recommend reading in preparation for the talk! \nScott Snibbe \nScott Snibbe is the Executive Director of A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment\, a nonprofit organization\, author of How to Train a Happy Mind and podcast host\, dedicated to teaching secular forms of analytical meditation. Snibbe is a longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism whose teachers include Geshe Ngawang Dakpa\, Choden Rinpoche\, Ven. Rene Feusi\, Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa\, and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Inspired by his teachers\, he leads meditations that infuse the pure lineage of the great Buddhist masters with science\, humour\, and the realities of the modern world. \nPartners\nThis event is organised by Science & Wisdom LIVE in partnership with Jamyang London Buddhist Centre\, Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)\, Nagarjuna Madrid\, Instituto Lama Tsongkhapa (ILTK) and Mind Science Academy (MSA). \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all on donation\, and registration is required. Please sign up on Science & Wisdom LIVE’s Eventbrite page\, by following the link below\, to secure your spot and receive the English livestream link. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading thinkers on the cutting edge of spirituality\, consciousness\, and the self. \n🇬🇧 Register in English with Science & Wisdom LIVE. \nTranslation\nWe are offering the event in English\, with live translation into Spanish and Italian through our partners\, Nagarjuna Madrid (Spanish) and Instituto Lama Tsongkhapa (Italian). \n🇪🇸 Register in Spanish with Nagarjuna Madrid. \n🇮🇹 Register in Italian with ILTK. \nRecordings\nWe will record the session in English\, Spanish\, and Italian\, and share the recordings with attendees after the event. To receive the translated recordings\, please ensure you register with our translation partners.
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SUMMARY:Meditations for Building Inner Strength – Part 4: How We Find Meaning
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Sharon Babineau and Laurie Dolan continue with part 4 of the  series of 16 Meditations based on the 16 Guidelines for Life\, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength. \nThis series is structured into 16 weekly 1 hour online sessions\, on Wednesdays\, in a four-part series based on each individual wisdom theme: How we think\, How we act\, How we relate to others\, and How we find meaning.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin for one session or for the entire series \n\nThe last 4 Session will be as follows: \n\nPart 4:  How We Find Meaning – 4 weeks online\nWednesdays\, 6:30-7:30 pm EDT\, November 6\,13\,20\,27 \nGuidelines:\n\nAspiration\nPrinciple\nService\nCourage\n\n*There will be 2 optional in-person half-day retreat sessions mid-way and at the end of the series.   \nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators. \nFacilitators\nSharon Babineau: Sharon is an accredited FDCW facilitator based in Hamilton\, Canada. She has presented many 16 G inspired workshops across Canada  and trained in these meaningful methods so she could provide others with these practical tools and strategies to live a well balanced and optimal life. Sharon now teaches and facilitates mindfulness-based wellness for individuals\, businesses\, community and educators. \nLaurie Dolan: Laurie Laurie is an accredited 16G Level 1\, 2\, Transformative Mindfulness and Unlocking Your Potential facilitator. At the Centre for Compassion and Wisdom (CCW) in Burlington (Ontario)\, Laurie led overviews and discussion groups on the 4 Wisdom Themes and 16 Guidelines to share and deepen the learning and knowledge with the CCW and community \nBookings and Cost\nFor more information and bookings\, please visit the Lama Yeshe Ling website \nThis program is offered by donation. You can make an offering here. 
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SUMMARY:16 Guidelines Meditation Series | Organized by Karuna Hospice
DESCRIPTION:About the Sessions\nJoin Ven Gonpo in person or online for a series of 16 Meditations based on the 16 Guidelines for Life\, an ethics and resilience program to build inner strength and cultivate positive inner qualities. \nThis series is structured into 16 weekly 1 hour sessions\, on Thursdays\, each meditation can be attended as a standalone session\, however for the full benefit of the program we encourage participation in all 16 sessions. \nThe meditation section of the sessions will be recorded and available via the Karuna Hospice website \n\n\n\nRegistrations are not required. \nThis is a FREE series\, however if you would like to make a donation to support Karuna\, please visit: www.karuna.org.au/donate-karuna \n\n\n\n\n\nTIME: 6.00 – 7.00pm local time\nDATES: Thursdays from 8 August – 28 November 2024 (no session 3 October)\nIN PERSON: 27 Cartwright Street\, Windsor QLD 4030\nONLINE: https://bit.ly/Karuna16 (join from browser or the Zoom app)Or visit: https://zoom.us/ and enter the below details:Meeting ID: 830 7303 5449 Passcode: 375232\n\n\n\n\n\nAUGUST 20248 August: Humility (to be willing and able to learn from others)15 August: Patience (to cultivate a calm and spacious mind)22 August: Contentment (to enjoy who we are and what we have)29 August: Delight (to rejoice in the good fortune of others) \nSEPTEMBER 20245 September : Kindness (to be friendly\, caring and considerate)12 September: Honesty (to act with transparency and fairness)19 September: Generosity (to give without expecting anything in return)26 September: Right Speech (to speak with insight and sensitivity)OCTOBER 20243 October: NO SESSION10 October: Respect (to honour people with a deeper understanding and experience of life)17 October: Forgiveness (to let go of resentment and anger towards ourselves and others)24 October: Gratitude (to acknowledge and repay the kindness of others)31 October: Loyalty (to be good-hearted and dependable in all our relationships) \nNOVEMBER 20247 November: Aspiration (to seek a fulfilling way of life that avoids causing harm)14 November: Principles (to develop sincere and stable inner values\, and avoid harmful influences)21 November: Service (to help and benefit others in whatever way we can)28 November: Courage (to accept responsibilities and challenges with calm determination) \n\n\n\nWhy meditate?\nWhen you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators. \nFacilitator\nVen Gonpo: Ven Gonpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and one of Karuna’s Spiritual Care Practitioners\, based in Australia. With a background in education\, he has lots of experience sharing the wisdom of the 16 Guidelines. \nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Karuna Hospice website
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