The science of existence illuminated by Krishna Consciousness<\/strong><\/p>\n
What is the Atma Paradigm?<\/strong> These are the big questions of our origins and existence. Is there a conflict between the philosophy of Krishna consciousness and science? The Atma Paradigm reveals how the latest scientific evidence supports the Vedic conclusions on all these subjects.<\/p>\n It shows how that evidence has been misrepresented by those promoting a physicalist view of the world such as claiming that the brain is the source of consciousness; or that the laws of physics alone can explain the appearance of the universe; or that life is simply chemical activity evolving into evermore complex organisms.<\/p>\n The evidence tells a different story – one that can be understood only by the unique insights of the Vaishnava worldview.<\/p>\n This is the Atma Paradigm – a comprehensive and science-consistent philosophical framework derived from the Srimad Bhagavatam<\/p>\n The presenter<\/strong> temple president at Bhaktivedanta Manor; member of the GBC-executive committee; member of the ToVP exhibits committee.<\/p>\n He has presented over 400 recordings on BBC radio and television; been published in numerous newspapers and magazines; and has a TEDx talk available on Consciousness.<\/p>\n Currently he is the director of the Science and Philosophy Initiative, a UK association with links to the Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies in USA.<\/p>\n This Webinar<\/strong><\/p>\n This webinar series is open to all – whether you have a background in science or not.<\/p>\n It will also be suitable, indeed inspirational, to those new to Vedic concepts.<\/p>\n This is an opportunity: to discover new insights into the metaphysics of Sankhya metaphysics to deepen your appreciation for the brilliance of the Srimad Bhagavatam<\/p>\n to inspire your commitment to the power of bhakti-yoga<\/p>\n Topics<\/strong> Part One The nature of consciousness Part Three Unravelling life, evolution, transmigration<\/p>\n Part Four The universe from start to finish and beyond<\/p>\n Transmission and Availability<\/strong><\/p>\n Each talk will be live online via Facebook from 6.00pm – 6.45pm (UK BST) on Thursday evenings starting 23rd April 2020. <\/p>\n See below for dates for Part One.<\/p>\n The presentation will be for about 30 minutes with 15 minutes for Q and A. Live participants may ask questions via Chat during the talks.<\/p>\n Participants can sign up by email to receive supplementary written materials and PowerPoint slide pdfs<\/p>\n
\nWhat is consciousness? What is Life? What is Matter?
\nWhere does the universe come from?<\/p>\n
\nAkhandadhi das is a Vaishnava philosopher with particular training in the integration of modern science and the philosophies of Vedanta, Sankhya and Yoga, having been inspired by association with the original members of the Bhaktivedanta Institute. He was initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1975. His services within ISKCON have included:<\/p>\n
\n to resolve many of your questions regarding science and KC.<\/p>\n
\n to gain unassailable arguments regarding consciousness, life, origins etc.<\/p>\n
\nThe Atma Paradigm Webinar will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n
\n Part Two Understanding matter (prakrti) and how we are conditioned within it <\/p>\n