What does our DNA tell us about who we really are? What does it explain to us about our personal and collective identities and the culture and society we really come from? Join us for a reflection on life after doing a DNA test and an exploration of the questions and thoughts it raises about where we come from.
In this talk, we explore the meaning of 'inner peace' through perspectives from established religion and philosophy in China such as buddhism and taoism. It aims to provide some insights on how inner peace is understood and practiced in China. It also highlights some challenges or barriers to our inner peace in modern life.
Japanese philosophy Yasuragi teaches us to take a moment and be present, to notice wonders we are surrounded with. Contemplating nature or experiencing a cup of tea - every moment can bring peace to our minds. Haiku poems do exactly that: they are odes to mundane, a moment of gratitude to the transient present. Join our talk on Japanese philosophy Yasuragi and explore Haiku poems as a way to find harmony and peace.
Martial Arts and philosophy are extremely interlinked. Martial Arts make an organised system of combat practiced for physical, mental, spiritual development, and self-defence. In this talk you will be introduced to one of the principles, SHU HA RI, the three stages of developing and mastering any techniques and transforming the mind, body and spirit to bring unlimited potential.
In Tantric thought the human body is visualised as a microcosm of the universe. The whole body with its biological and psychological processes becomes an instrument through which the cosmic power reveals itself. Tantra is both an experience of life and a scientific method by which man can bring out his inherent spiritual power. In this talk we will explore myths and facts connected to Tantra.
Ayurveda recommends traditional dietary and lifestyle habits along with yogic exercises and herbal treatment. Ayurveda stands by its definition of health, in which a healthy mind plays an important role. Being a holistic science, Ayurveda explores the symbiotic relationship among the mind, body, soul, the senses and their workings.
Approaching Shunbun no Hi, the Japanese holiday during the vernal equinox, we would like to invite you to celebrate the arrival of spring, a symbol of new life and explore the Japanese approach to a long life and vitality.
Using texts and sources spanning across literature, drama and contemporary politics, in this talk we explore the importance of Astrology to the Renaissance World View and what implications it may have for our own renewed interest in astrology.
In the first of four talks on the Devil and his disciples, author and journalist Gavin Baddeley traces the evolution of Evil, from the dawn of civilisation, to the Middle Ages. Gavin’s unusually qualified, as an ordained Reverend in the Church of Satan, so this event promises to offer a fresh perspective on the matter. ‘The Problem of Evil’ – why there is cruelty and suffering in the world – is a question that’s exercised generations of theologians and philosophers.
Knowledge of Ayurveda enables you to understand how to create the balance of body, mind and consciousness according to your own individual constitution and how to make lifestyle changes to bring about and maintain this balance. This balance includes proper diet, right thinking, lifestyle and use of natural herbs.
