BEYOND THE BRAIN 2018
FURTHER REACHES OF CONSCIOUSNESS RESEARCH
Beyond the Brain is the world’s premier conference series exploring new research on whether and how consciousness and mind extend beyond the physical brain and body. This year’s event covers the power of intention, transpersonal psychology, consciousness in relation to the brain and the universe, lucid dreaming and out-of-body experiences.
“I regard consciousness as fundamental, matter is derivative from consciousness. We cannot get behind consciousness. There is no matter as such; it exists only by virtue of a force bringing the particle to vibration and holding it together in a minute solar system; we must assume behind this force the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind. The mind is the matrix of all matter.”
Max Planck, 1918 Nobel Prize in Physics
Speakers
Lynne McTaggart
Award-winning journalist and authorEben Alexander III, MD
Neurosurgeon and authorPim van Lommel, MD
Cardiologist and authorLes Lancaster, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Transpersonal Psychology at Liverpool John Moores UniversityCharlie Morley
Bestselling author and lucid dreaming teacherJessica Bockler, PhD
Applied Theatre practitioner and Transpersonal PsychologistRosalind Pearmain, PhD
Lecturer in Psychotherapy at the Minster CentreLuigi Sciambarella
Outreach Trainer at The Monroe InstituteDavid Luke, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of GreenwichKaren Newell
Co-founder of Sacred AcousticsRaymond Moody, MD, PhD
Author & lecturer
Monday Workshop: Sacred Acoustics
Transcending the limitations of the human brain, and of the physical-material realm, allows us to recognize the fundamental truth of our underlying nature. Accessing this infinite awareness enables us to integrate the soul’s journey into our lives here on earth. Decisions, directions, choices and outcomes are transformed through this greater awareness. Through meditation, strengthened heart connections and soul perspective, we can learn to live beyond the illusion of the physical world and all its drama, knowing that the answers truly lie within us all.
Day 1
03 Nov 2018
Day 2
04 Nov 2018
Day 3
05 Nov 2018
09:15
Introduction with David Lorimer
Introduction to Beyond the Brain with David Lorimer, Programme Director of the Scientific & Medical Network.
David Lorimer
09:30
The Power of Eight
After ten years of experimenting with the power of intention in small and large groups, Lynne McTaggart reveals her remarkable findings about the extraordinary collective dynamic of group intention to... Read More
Lynne McTaggart
Round table discussion
Discussion between Lynne McTaggart and session chair, Dr David Luke.
David Luke, PhD
Lynne McTaggart
14:00
Introduction with Dr Oliver Robinson
Guided thought experiment – If consciousness is in the brain with Dr Oliver Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich.
Oliver Robinson, PhD
Challenges for the Future of Transpersonal Psychology: Education and Research
Transpersonal psychology is celebrating its jubilee this year—50 years since pioneers including Abraham Maslow, Anthony Sutich, and Stan Grof inaugurated this sub-discipline of psychology. Much has changed over this half... Read More
Jessica Bockler, PhD
Les Lancaster, PhD
Heartfulness Meditation Experiential Session
Heartfulness meditation is a modern form of Raja Yoga which also has roots within Sufi traditions. It offers a very simple universal practice based on the idea of divine presence... Read More
Rosalind Pearmain, PhD
Interview with Dr Raymond Moody (by Skype)
A live radiolink interview with Dr Raymond Moody, philosopher, psychologist, physician, and author widely known for his books on life after death and near-death experiences. Raymond A. Moody Jr, Ph.D.,... Read More
Raymond Moody, MD, PhD
Oliver Robinson, PhD
09:25
Introduction with Dr Peter Fenwick
Introduction to Consciousness and the Brain with Dr Peter Fenwick, Emeritus Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital, and President of the Scientific & Medical Network.
Peter Fenwick, MD
Living in a Mindful Universe
While in coma with his brain shut down, Dr. Eben Alexander experienced a spectacular odyssey to realms beyond our known physical universe—an ultra-real journey that ran counter to all conventional neuroscientific... Read More
Eben Alexander III, MD
11:15
On the Continuity of our Consciousness
‘To study the abnormal is the best way of understanding the normal.’ William James According to our current medical concepts, it is not possible to experience consciousness during a cardiac... Read More
Pim van Lommel, MD
Sacred Acoustics – Experiential Taster Session
Join Dr. Eben Alexander and Karen Newell, co-authors of Living in a Mindful Universe, for a multi-sensory experience at the edges of consciousness. There is much more to our so-called... Read More
Karen Newell
Eben Alexander III, MD
14:00
Introduction with Dr David Luke
Introduction to Lucid Dreaming and Out-of-Body Experiences with Dr David Luke, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Greenwich.
David Luke, PhD
14:45
The Science and Spirituality of Lucid Dreaming
We sleep for a third of our lives. For millennia the Tibetan Buddhists, Toltec-Mexhicas and Sufi mystics have used that lost third for waking up to their highest potential. In this... Read More
Charlie Morley
16:15
Cultivating Free-Will Through the Exploration of Consciousness
Since the early 1970s, The Monroe Institute has been creating and using non-invasive audio-guidance technology within their world-renowned consciousness exploration programs. Luigi is a trainer of such programs and will... Read More
Luigi Sciambarella
Sacred Acoustics: Journey into the Heart of Consciousness
Join Eben Alexander MD, New York Times best-selling author of Proof of Heaven, and Karen Newell, co-founder of Sacred Acoustics – both coauthors of Living in a Mindful Universe –... Read More
Karen Newell
Eben Alexander III, MD
Early Bird
£175 - £285
2 Day Student Entry
£95
1 Day Student Entry
£50