Join us and explore a deeper understanding of the cultural and psychological impacts of myth and magic and their role in shaping human consciousness.
Project Category: Past events
Japanese Calligraphy – ‘balance’
Join our next online Japanese Calligraphy workshop where we will, meditate, explore Japanese culture and learn a new kanji - 'balance'.
Poetry Reading: mystery, miracles and magic
Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud! Our October theme will explore mystery, miracles and magic.
The Magic Body: Visualising Medieval Medicine
This talk looks at the body in ancient and medieval medical art, its balances and its magical properties.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘desire, craving’
Join this calligraphy session and explore the complex nature of the concept "desire" in Japanese language, society, and spiritual practices.
Japanese Calligraphy: ‘kind, gentle’
Join us as we explore the significance of kanji yasashii and practice drawing this character.
Purity and Defilement: Exploring the Concept of Kegare in Shinto and Buddhism
This event will explore how kegare influences daily life, spiritual practices, and cultural rituals in Japan, offering a deeper understanding of how this concept shapes the Japanese society overall.
Virtues and Vices: thinking through taste in our visual culture
This session turns to the visual world to explore the themes of virtues and vices through the concept of ‘taste.’
Poetry Reading: virtues and vices
Join us as we delve into literary works and enjoy masterpieces read out loud by amazing actor - Matthew Peter-Carter! Our September theme will explore virtues and vices.
The Biology of Blame
Through a set of case studies, this interactive lecture will explore the neuroscience of evil and the biological origins of blame.