The Mystical Mind

Friday August 19, 2016 ... 7-9 PM
Explore the topic of neurotheology, the science of understanding spiritual and religious experiences, and participate in lively group discussions to explore questions such as....

• Are spiritual beliefs an innate part of the human brain?
• Why do humans seem to have innate desire for meaning in life?
• How is the brain effected by spiritual practices like meditation?
• Why are rituals so important and beneficial for the mind?

Discussion led by Christine Ucich, Tao yoga & meditation instructor.

Audio talks by Dr. Andrew Newberg, M.D., Director of Research Myrna Brind Ctr. of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital.
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Registration

$20 at the event   |   $15 online by August 18 
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$15

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"Living in a sacred manner means looking upon the ordinary with a mystical eyesight. When seen differently, the common things are soon handled in a different way .... 
​with reverence."   — Edward Hays, Ascent of the Mountain of God

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Neurotheology Discussion Topics
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Brain Functions

During meditation, we  often lose a sense of self and feel a sense of spacelessness and timelessness, perhaps due to a change in the orientation area of the brain.

Reality & Beyond

A knowing state that involves the perception of absolute oneness is clearly in the realm of the mystical brain. This state challenges our very notion of what is real.

Science of Religion

​Spirituality and religiousness are usually described in terms of psychological, emotional, or cognitive processes, and science has developed tools that enable us to measure those processes.

The Brain & Ritual

In addition to this sense of connectedness or oneness, rituals also results in profound feelings of excitement or relaxation, depending on the nature of the ritual.