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Event: Science and Spiritual Practice

Edinburgh, 14 to 15 June 2013

Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL.

Organisers: Jointly organised by the Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace, EICSP, Scottish Charity, SC038996, and the Scientific and Medical Network, SMN.

The Conference:

Speakers: Sister Ajahn Candasiri, Prof Chris Clarke, Dr Neil Douglas-Klotz, Dr Peter Fenwick, and Prof Wilson Poon.
Venue: Sanctuary, Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EL.
Dates: Friday 14 June - Saturday 15 June 2013.
Times: Friday 14: Registration: 6.30pm-7pm. The Role of Spiritual Practice: 7pm-9pm.
Saturday 15: Registration: 9.30am-10am. Conference: 10am-5.30pm.
Storytelling, Music and Poetry: 7.30pm-9.30pm.
Event Description: Science and religion are often seen as rivals in terms of providing ultimate explanations of life and the universe. The focus of this exploratory conference is rather the interface between science and spiritual practice, exploring themes such as how scientists integrate spiritual practice into their lives, how science can confirm some of the experiential insights arising from spiritual practice, and more generally, how science and spiritual practice can be mutually supportive, questioning and illuminating. We have invited scientists with a spiritual practice and contemporary spiritual practitioners with an interest in science to come together to share their experiences and insights. Spiritual practice provides an anchor for activity in the world just as words arise out of silence. The speakers will introduce as well as talk about spiritual practices, and Friday evening will provide an experiential introduction to the conference. On the Saturday evening there will be a cultural programme, celebrating some of the conference themes through artistic expression and sharing.


Friday 14 June 2013


7-9  The Role of Spiritual Practice


Saturday 15 June 2013


9:30      Registration

10:00    Introductions

10:15    Presentation

11:00    Presentation

11:45    Tea/Coffee

12:15    Presentation

1:00      Lunch

2:15      Presentation

3:00      Presentation

3:45      Tea/Coffee

4:15      Meditation/Spiritual Practice

4:45      Plenary Panel

5:30      Conclusions

7:30      Storytelling and Music and Poetry


Cost: Friday 14 Evening: £10/£8 (Concession).
Saturday 15 Day: £50/£40 (Concession). Saturday 15 Evening: £10/£8 (Concession).
Full Weekend Rate: £70/£56 (Concession). For a Registration Form:
Contact: Neill Walker, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 0131 331 4469.

On-Line Booking

Conference Leaflet