CONTRIBUTOR
Professor Richard King
Professor of Buddhist and Asian Studies
Professor King’s research explores interdisciplinary issues in the
intersection between religious studies, philosophy,
postcolonial studies, the comparative study of mysticism and
spirituality, and the study of Asia
From Buddhist meditation to modern happiness and well-being: mindfulness in ancient and modern contexts.
Abstract
Why has mindfulness meditation become so popular in the early 21st century? This talk will explore the roots of mindfulness meditation in Buddhist thought and practice and consider what issues arise from its transformation into a modern therapeutic technique to facilitate happiness and well-being.
Dav Panesar
BSc (Hons) MRSC MCIM
MSc. Consciousness studies & Transpersonal Psychology
Mindfulness & Transpersonal Psychotherapist
Gurmat Psychotherapist
The therapeutic and transpersonal impact of experiential mool mantra meditation
Abstract
This talk will include an experiential element and will focus on the impact of an experiential “Mool Mantra” meditation on health, wellbeing and transpersonal development. In particular the talk will explore the process of self-transformation and its transpersonal qualities through the contemplative practices & teachings within Gurmat, in relation of mental, physical and transpersonal health.
Arvind-Pal Mandair
Associate Professor of Sikh Studies
B.Sc. Ph.D (Chemistry – Aston University, UK)
MA, Ph.D (Philosophy – University of Warwick, UK)
Philosophy/Religion/Postcolonial Theory – Sikh Studies/South Asian Studies
Judith Sharef
BACP ( Snr accred ); M FiP
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
MA; Cert Ed., RGN; UKCP reg;
Eduardo Pitchon
A.F.B.Ps.S., M.A.C.P., C.Psychol., A.L.C.P.,
UKCP reg., M FiP
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Dr Deepa Apté
Director, Dr Deepa Apté MBBS (India), YLA, BYV, ITEC, MICHT medical doctor, Yoga teacher (specialising in Hatha Yoga and the Sivananda tradition) and Ayurvedic practitioner)
