Lord Byron
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
Spot of my youth! Whose hoary branches sigh
Swept by the breeze that fans thou cloudless sky
Where now alone I muse who oft have trod
With those I love. Thy soft and verdant sod
With those who, scattered far. perchance deplore
Like me, the happy scenes they knew before.
Oh! As I track again thy winding hill
My eyes admire, my heart adores thee still.
Thou drooping elm, beneath whose boughs,
I lay and frequent mused the twilight hours away
Where as they once were wont my limbs recline
But Ah! without the thoughts which then were mine
How do thy branches, moaning to the blast
Invite the bosom to recall the past
And seem to whisper as they gently swell
Take whilst thou can, a lingering last farewell
C. P. Cavafy
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
Translated by EDMUND KEELEY
As you set out for Ithaka
hope your road is a long one,
full of adventure, full of discovery.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops,
angry Poseidon—don’t be afraid of them:
you’ll never find things like that on your way
as long as you keep your thoughts raised high,
as long as a rare excitement
stirs your spirit and your body.
Laistrygonians, Cyclops,
wild Poseidon—you won’t encounter them
unless you bring them along inside your soul,
unless your soul sets them up in front of you.
Hope your road is a long one.
May there be many summer mornings when,
with what pleasure, what joy,
you enter harbours you’re seeing for the first time;
may you stop at Phoenician trading stations
to buy fine things,
mother of pearl and coral, amber and ebony,
sensual perfume of every kind—
as many sensual perfumes as you can;
and may you visit many Egyptian cities
to learn and go on learning from their scholars.
Keep Ithaka always in your mind.
Arriving there is what you’re destined for.
But don’t hurry the journey at all.
Better if it lasts for years,
so you’re old by the time you reach the island,
wealthy with all you’ve gained on the way,
not expecting Ithaka to make you rich.
Ithaka gave you the marvellous journey.
Without her you wouldn’t have set out.
She has nothing left to give you now.
And if you find her poor, Ithaka won’t have fooled you.
Wise as you will have become, so full of experience,
you’ll have understood by then what these Ithakas mean.
Kathy Galloway
KATHY GALLOWAY bucks the trend of poets seeking solace in nature. There is matter to reflect on her different approach from an Eastern style of meditation that vaunts the salvation of an individual through his ‘finding himself’.
Kathy Galloway on Wikipedia
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
Do not retreat into your private world,
That place of safety, sheltered from the storm,
Where you may tend your garden, seek your soul
And ret with loved ones where the fire burns warm.
To tend a garden is a precious thing,
But dearer still the one where all may roam,
The weeds of poison, poverty and war,
Demand your care, who call the earth your home.
To seek your soul is a precious thing,
But you will never find it on your own,
Only among the clamor, threat and pain,
Of other people’s need will love be known.
To rest with loved ones is a precious thing,
But peace of mind exacts a higher cost,
Your children will not rest and play in quiet,
While they still hear the crying of the lost.
Don’t retreat into your private world,
There are more ways than firesides to keep warm;
There is no shelter from the rage of life,
So meet its eye, and dance within the storm.
Robert Graves
Robert Graves, b 1895, was in at the start of the latest phase of scientific discoveries
Robert Graves Society
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
‘The sum of all the parts of Such –
Of each laboratory scene –
Is Such.’ While Science means this much
And means no more, why, let it mean!
But were the science-men to find
Some animating principle
Which gave synthetic Such a mind
Vital, though metaphysical –
To Such, such an event, I think
Would cause unscientific pain:
Science, appalled by thought, would shrink
To its component parts again.
Richard Leven
Subjects besides those arising out of science concern this institute of Reflection The strangeness of the world which we now see and the yearning to know what lies ahead for us fascinated Richard Leven. He was a poet but is better known for having flown a record number of daylight bombing missions in WW2, and then going on to become a circus ringmaster, a tale recounted in his book ‘My Flying Circus’
Richard Leven on goodreads.com
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
Perhaps, the glory of a dream
Is that it can never be,
For oft the things I have seen
No man on earth can see
If my dream of things to be
Is what things really are,
I should be foolish not to see
What’s seen this very hour.
I like to feel there is a life
Far beyond the earth
Where I can surely wander
And reams are given birth.
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
Big whorls have little whorls,
Which feed on their velocity,
And little whorls have lesser whorls,
And so on to viscosity.
Donald Rumsfeld
(Poems, compiled by the American Secretary of State)
The Poety of D H Rumsfeld on slate.com
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
As we know,
There are known knowns.
There are things we know we know.
We also know
There are known unknowns.
That is to say
We know there are some things
We do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns,
The ones we don’t know
We don’t know.
Patience Strong
Why take a cue from the behaviour-pattern that is said to typify the Ostridge? We should consider all the new evidence that comes to light. Light arguably is shed on aspects of our belief systems by scientific discoveries. If so, what is their possible significance?
There are several scientists or former scientists who take the view that spirituality and an understanding of th human condition can be based on scientific findings. References to some of these teachers are on the 'Links' page of this website under both 'Spiritual Matters' and 'Science' but what exactly is the science that propels us in this direction; how certain is it? Truth – be it of the nature of the world, or Nirvana, outer space, or numbers etc – is rarely understood by gazing at equations or considering entities such as quarks or neutrons. They can carry someone originating a theory part of the way but fuller realisation can come in a ‘Eureka’ moment. It is rare that a new Big Idea finds instant universal acceptance or acclaim but it behoves us to keep an open mind about some of the thinking that has been going on by people who know their science. Hypotheses based on evidence may fall short of proofs as needed in a court room or a laboratory but may be allowable pro tem even if the jury is still out. Not all scientific experimentation or the conclusions drawn from it stack up but earnest, expert experiments to try to tease out deep meanings deserve an open-minded hearing.
What do the findings, or some of the findings, tell us about the significance of our beliefs?
Scientific Discovery over time affects perceptions of man’s place in the scheme of things. It is no longer generally felt that the physical universe assigns geographic space to heaven or hell; if we look upwards to the heavens it is not that we think ‘Heaven’ is above rather than below earth while even Norse descendants shivering in their freezing zones no longer bend a knee during thunder storms to Thor.
The areas on this website suggested for possible reflection are but the tip of the iceberg.
It is axiomatic that scientific discoveries affect our thinking and philosophy about our world view, from psychology to spirituality. Man’s place in the cosmos is foremost among these. One way in which our perspective on our place in the universe has been affected by scientific discovery is that of Quantum physics. (See ‘Links’ page on this institute) Other areas of our thinking constantly are being refreshed by scientific discoveries, for instance:
In ‘The Source’ by Dr Tara Swart grounds Life Coach self-help and psychiatry on the latest findings in Neurophysics. See the review on this book
‘Eastern’ thinking has permeated the mainstream of Western thought. In the final section of the article on 'Non-Duality and its Implications’. Roy Maunder unpicks some of the areas in which Philosophy and science are closing their gap.
What recent findings in science may affect our perception of our place in the universe?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
Below are some of the questions in this context:
- In what way if any are we connected to everything around us?
- Can there be communication perhaps at a distance ‘remotely’ between people and/or other entities? If so, by what means might it be conducted if not by language?
- is there a fundamental animating spirit in our biological make-up? If so, what might this animating spirit be?
- What kind of universe is it that we are in?
- If man is not the architect of himself, does this imply that there is another ‘architect’? If so, what deductions about ‘it’ does rigorous conjecture lead?
- We come from the stars; is our composition or consciousness different in kind from what is in the cosmos; if so why should this be the case?
- Do the recent revelations about the workings of the human body including its sub-atomic parts have a relevance to what and who we are and, if so, what is it?
- What do discoveries about the natural world have to tell us about ourselves?
- What Is the connection between consciousness and quantum physics?
- Can human biology be physically changed by human intention? If so, how?
The Brain of Einstein
Einstein's brain was preserved after his death in 1955, but this fact was not revealed until 1978.
A poem by Winnifred Emma May, known as Patience Strong, about the quiet period after a lifetime’s struggle.
May the winds of fortune blow
Your dream-ship safely home,
O’er the hidden rocks that lie
Beneath the rolling foam.
Laden with the things for which you’ve
Waited, worked and tried.
May you ship of Hope come home
Upon the evening tide
