A Dialogue on Life, Death, and Transformation with Rev. Cynthia Carter, Dr. Eva Natanya and Dr. Nigel Hamilton

02/01/2024 19 min
A Dialogue on Life, Death, and Transformation with Rev. Cynthia Carter, Dr. Eva Natanya and Dr. Nigel Hamilton

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Three contemplative scholars and practitioners – Rev. Cynthia Carter Perilliat, Dr. Eva Natanya, and Dr. Nigel Hamilton – explore the difficult topic of mortality. They will discuss how we can deal skilfully with the inevitable fact of death, and what can death and dying teach us about life and living.Our speakers delve into the Tibetan Buddhist perspective of the Bardo, the Christian understanding of meeting the divine, and the universal experience of transitioning into a higher consciousness. Whether you're interested in the spiritual, psychological, or philosophical aspects of life and death, this conversation offers a rich tapestry of thought-provoking insights.Listen to the full episode here.show notes :0:41 - Near-Death Experiences: An Overview0:59 - Understanding the Bardo in Tibetan Buddhism1:20 - Stages of Consciousness Loss According to Tibetan Buddhism1:47 - The Experience of 'Fanaa' and Transitioning to Light2:43 - Exploring Identity and the Concept of 'I' at Death3:35 - The Cessation of Mental Consciousness in Deep Meditation4:41 - Encountering the Ground Core Conscious Awareness5:56 - Transition of Consciousness: A Christian Perspective9:02 - After Death: Comparing Different Spiritual Traditions13:35 - Sufi Perspectives on Death and the Unseen LightScience & Wisdom LIVE brings meditation practitioners in conversation with scientists to address the problems of contemporary society and come to new possible solutions.Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on YoutubeVisit our Website

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