Theos-Talk Archives (May 2003 Message tt00237)

Thought this might be of interest to those of us who think it's about time 
for science to get wise about theosophical truths.

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ESOTERIC PERSPECTIVES ON A SCIENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Open meeting, London, England, Saturday 31st May 2003


Materialistic science on its own simply cannot explain the mysteries 

of human consciousness. It urgently needs to be extended to include 

more subtle levels of reality such as those perceived by mystics.

At this extraordinary public meeting, distinguished speakers with both

scientific and mystical expertise will examine the works of Rudolf 

Steiner, Alice Bailey, Emanuel Swedenborg and H.P. Blavatsky, and 

asses how these writers' inner understanding of the nature of 

consciousness might shed light on today's debate on the emerging 

science of consciousness.


This event is the first of its kind to be arranged jointly between the

Anthroposophical Society, the Lucis Trust, The Swedenborg Society and 

The Foundation ForTheosophical Studies.


CONFERENCE DETAILS (see also www.jwcommunications.com)

9am - 6.30pm, Thistle Hotel, Victoria, 101 Buckingham Palace Road, 

London SW1

COST: Only £20 (including tea and coffee) and £28 with lunch (some 

bursaries available on application)

MEDIA ENQUIRIES, INTERVIEWS ETC.: Jayne Warren ++ 44 (0) 1275 464 525 

Email: 

JWComms@aol.com

CONFERENCE BOOKINGS: Helen Durant, Tel ++44 (0) 207 839 4512, Email:

london@lucistrust.org. Post: Lucis Trust, Suite 54, 3 Whitehall 

Court, London

SW1A 2EF.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SPEAKERS

Prof. Ian J. Thompson, MSc, PhD, FInstP, CPhys, is Professor of 

Physics at the University of Surrey. A researcher in theoretical 

nuclear physics, Ian was born in New Zealand, and has worked 

atManchester, Bristol, Copenhagen and Notre Dame Universities before 

coming to Surrey University. He has long been investigating the 

foundations of quantum physics and discrete degrees in mind

and nature, following ideas developed from Emanuel Swedenborg, with 

the aim of forming a new Theistic Science that integrates revelation 

and scientific knowledge.

Dr. Edi D. Bilimoria, DPhil, FIMechE, CEng, works as a Consultant 

Engineer for the transport, petrochemical, construction and oil and 

gas industries. He has been Project Manager and Head of Design for 

major projects such as the Channel Tunnel, London Underground systems 

and offshore installations. Edi is a keen musician and an ardent 

student of Theosophy. He is Chairman of the Theosophical World Trust 

for Education and Research. His overall philosophy is the 

integration, dissemination and practical application of spiritual

wisdom from all sources both East and West, from sciences as well as 

the arts and religions, into a unified and undivided whole. Edi has 

published several papers on science and the esoteric philosophy. He 

is the author of Mirages in Western Science Resolved by Occult 

Science and he is currently preparing a book on Newton's deep forays 

into alchemy, religion and mysticism.


Nick Thomas was trained as an electrical engineer in the Royal Air 

Force, subsequently serving as an engineering officer for 16 

years.Then he did research in conjunction with Lawrence Edwards and 

John Wilkes on the practical application of projective geometry. This 

was followed by three years as a Program Manager with Nortel after 

which in 1985 he became full time General Secretary of the 

Anthroposophical Society in Great Britain. He discovered Rudolf 

Steiner's work while at school and has been a student of it

ever since. His major research interest is the development and 

application of Steiner's discovery of negative space to bridging 

natural and spiritual science. He lectures widely on this and other 

anthroposophical subjects.


Laurence Newey came to the Lucis Trust after discovering the Alice 

Bailey teachings at an early age. He is an officer of the Lucis Trust 

and an administrator in the Arcane School "a correspondence school of 

meditation, study and service as a way of life.

David Lorimer is Programme Director of the Scientific and Medical 

Network, Chair of Wrekin Trust and Vice-President of the Swedenborg 

Society.


THE SPONSORS

The Swedenborg Society was founded in 1810 to translate, publish and 

sell the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. It has been in continuous 

existence ever since.

Email: swed.soc@netmatters.co.uk web: www.swedenborg.org.uk

The Foundation for Theosophical Studies is a registered educational 

charity which exists for the purpose of advancing education and also 

promoting study and research in the fields of comparative philosophy, 

religion and science the latter being particularly concerned with the 

laws of Nature and the psycho-spiritual faculties and potentials in 

Man. E-mail:

theosophical@freenetname.co.uk web: www.theosophical-society.org.uk


The international activities of the Lucis Trust are dedicated to the

establishment of right human relations.They promote the education of 

the human mind towards recognition and practice of the spiritual 

principles and values upon which a stable and interdependent world 

society may be based.The motivating impulse is love of God, expressed 

through love of humanity and service of the human race. Email: 

london@lucistrust.org Web:

www.lucistrust.org

The Anthroposophical Society was founded by Rudolf Steiner to promote 

a new kind of spiritual science, with applications in education, 

medicine, agriculture, architecture, the arts and the sciences.This 

involves a new approach to spiritual research where the soul uses 

modern scientific faculties to underpin the spiritual activity 

employed. Contact: Email:

rsh@cix.compulink.co.uk