An Interactive workshop on "Science and Spirituality" On 2nd Nov 2019 at IISc Bangalore to resolve dynamic challenges of life and enhance holistic excellence
The 21st century is the age of science and technology. Therefore, a graduate and a professional must be smart and have the edge to excel in their scientific and technological pursuits. This requires deeper thinking and contemplation based deeper perception of the reality. Apart from this, for the sustainable development of the society, the technology assisted modern man should also have strong foundations in ethics and values; contentment and peace; social harmony and morality or spirituality. In this regard, it is well known that the success stories in life are highly motivated with deeper thinking and perception of the reality along with the cultivation of sublime qualities such as patience, determination, simplicity, perseverance etc.,
Today, a graduate student or a professional is under enormous stress to perform and excel in their education, career and profession. All round competence is the desired attribute of every graduate and soft skills are the need of the hour. The cultivation of soft skills is beyond the domain of scientific and technological knowledge, as these qualities are addressed in humanities subjects such as philosophy and spirituality.
Therefore, to drive holistic excellence in all spheres of life’s activity, a balanced outlook of science, philosophy and spirituality along with practical applications of their contextual synthesis/integration is required to potentially mitigate smaller and bigger issues in life and pave the way for success stories in a rewarding life’s journey. The need for holistic training and education arises due to the following contemporary issues of the education and social systems of the nation:
Today, a graduate student or a professional is under enormous stress to perform and excel in their education, career and profession. All round competence is the desired attribute of every graduate and soft skills are the need of the hour. The cultivation of soft skills is beyond the domain of scientific and technological knowledge, as these qualities are addressed in humanities subjects such as philosophy and spirituality.
Therefore, to drive holistic excellence in all spheres of life’s activity, a balanced outlook of science, philosophy and spirituality along with practical applications of their contextual synthesis/integration is required to potentially mitigate smaller and bigger issues in life and pave the way for success stories in a rewarding life’s journey. The need for holistic training and education arises due to the following contemporary issues of the education and social systems of the nation:
- Limited subjective emphasis in higher education curriculum for self-contemplation and customized soft skill development.
- Challenges and hardships associated to career and placement.
- Highly demanding corporate work culture due to seamless technological leaps in the society.
- State-of-the-art in science and technology not in continuum with life’s activity.
- Curriculum not emphasizing and integrating conduct, ethics, values and moral foundations.
- Ignorance towards spiritual and theistic paradigm due to conditioning associated to non-rational approaches.
About institute
Founded in 1974, the Bhaktivedanta Institute is a center for Advanced Studies in Science, Philosophy and Vedanta. The institute reached its reputation to be the world leader in the field of science-spirituality synthesis with the tireless efforts of Dr. T. D. Singh (His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami). In India, the institute is probably the only institute to cater towards the synthesis of science, philosophy and spirituality in any field of human activity.
As a non-profit organization, the institute facilitates communication between scientific, philosophical and religious communities on a wide range of issues that affect people individually and collectively. The Bhaktivedanta Institute also promotes scientific and philosophical dialogues among scientists, scholars and theologians of the world. These dialogues cover various common conceptual grounds and promote a better understanding amongst different scientific and faith-based communities. They also address issues that emerge due to technological developments and scientific discoveries.
The Bhaktivedanta Institute also collaborated with other organizations such as the URI (United Religions Initiative), Templeton Foundation, Metanexus Institute and many other organizations around the world to address issues of common interests. To fulfill its objectives, the Institute supports the exchange of ideas through conferences, seminars, publications, workshops and courses. Further details of the institute can be obtained from its website (https://www.binstitute.org).
Bhaktivedanta Institute, Bangalore
Located closely to IISc Bangalore, the Bhaktivedanta Institute at Bangalore is a Center for Advanced studies in Science and Spirituality. The institute became famous as an able organization to conduct a course on Bhagavad Gita for the students and Professionals at IISc Bangalore. Apart from this, the institute conducts conferences, workshops and retreats for the betterment of student and professional lifestyle through the confluence of science and spirituality. Further details of the institute can be obtained from its website (https://bibangalore.org).
As a non-profit organization, the institute facilitates communication between scientific, philosophical and religious communities on a wide range of issues that affect people individually and collectively. The Bhaktivedanta Institute also promotes scientific and philosophical dialogues among scientists, scholars and theologians of the world. These dialogues cover various common conceptual grounds and promote a better understanding amongst different scientific and faith-based communities. They also address issues that emerge due to technological developments and scientific discoveries.
The Bhaktivedanta Institute also collaborated with other organizations such as the URI (United Religions Initiative), Templeton Foundation, Metanexus Institute and many other organizations around the world to address issues of common interests. To fulfill its objectives, the Institute supports the exchange of ideas through conferences, seminars, publications, workshops and courses. Further details of the institute can be obtained from its website (https://www.binstitute.org).
Bhaktivedanta Institute, Bangalore
Located closely to IISc Bangalore, the Bhaktivedanta Institute at Bangalore is a Center for Advanced studies in Science and Spirituality. The institute became famous as an able organization to conduct a course on Bhagavad Gita for the students and Professionals at IISc Bangalore. Apart from this, the institute conducts conferences, workshops and retreats for the betterment of student and professional lifestyle through the confluence of science and spirituality. Further details of the institute can be obtained from its website (https://bibangalore.org).
Visionary
Dr. T. D. Singh, the founding director of Bhaktivedanta Institute and a pioneer in science-spirituality dialogue, envisioned that Bangalore, being the home to many educational and research institutions and therefore fostering the intellectual manpower, is a fertile ground for promoting the interface between science and spirituality. Dr. Singh envisioned that in our search for the Ultimate Reality and answers to some of the most fundamental questions of our existence, the two seemingly different approaches – scientific method and spiritual wisdom needs to join hands. He organized several international and national conferences to stimulate creative thinking in students for a balanced growth of scientific and spiritual advancement and to support outstanding students, scholars and scientists in their pursuit of deeper knowledge. The Workshop on "Science & Spirituality" is a humble attempt to carry forward this vision of Dr.T.D. Singh.
Contents & pedagogy
The course and workshop consist of two sections namely Foundations and Concepts (Pre-mid) and Practical applications of science-spirituality synthesis (Post-mid). The topics covered in the workshop and course is enlisted as follows:
- Scientific Methods
- Spirituality
- Synthesis of Science and Spirituality
- Cosmology
- Origin & Evolution of Life
- Consciousness
- Analytical Creative and Research Aptitude
- Holistic Stress Management
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, 02 November 2019
Time: 02:00 pm - 07:00 pm Venue: Choksi Hall, IISc Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru Karnataka 560012 Registration Fees: Students: Rs 150 Professionals: Rs 250 Corporate Sponsored Candidates: Rs 1000 For Foreign Delegates: 50$ Late Bird Registration: Above + Rs 100 (* Registration fees includes kit & refreshments) |
Location
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Registration
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The registration for Workshop is open! We are delighted to invite you to participate in the Science & Spirituality Workshop .
Eligibility: 10+2 (Science) / Engineering/Science Graduates / PhD Scholars and Professionals. (Anyone who wishes to bring about a qualitative improvement in their way of life are welcome .) Registration Fees: Students: Rs 150 Professionals: Rs 250 Corporate Sponsored Candidates: Rs 1000 For Foreign Delegates: 50$ Late Bird Registration: Above + Rs 100 / 10$ (For Foreign Delegates) To register, please do fill this form: |
Important Dates:
Registration Deadline: 29 October 2019 Late Bird Registration Deadline: 02 November 2019 General Instructions
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Please send the duly filled application along with scanned ID proof and the details of the net banking reference number or cash deposit reference number via email to one of the registration coordinators.
Registration Coordinators Sravan Kumar V Email: [email protected] Mobile: +91 9297256712 Thulasi Raman Email: [email protected] Mobile: +91 9886721032 |
Payment Mode: Online
Payment by Net banking(NEFT/IMPS) Account Name: Bhaktivedanta Institute Account No: 30997881648 Account type: Current Bank: State Bank Of India Bank RTGS/NEFT Code(IFSC): SBIN0060338 Branch: Gokul branch, Bangalore Payment by TeZ (Google Pay) / BHIM Number: +91-9297256712 Name: Sravan Kumar Velisela |
Workshop Benefits
- Renewed focus on self-contemplation and customized soft skill development
- Exposure to science-spirituality as a new field of learning.
- Understanding the Pedagogy associated to the Science and Spirituality Online Course.
- Interactive sessions emphasizing upon Practical Applications of Philosophy and Spirituality to the Customized needs of a person.
- Understanding the art of holistic science-spirituality for customized resolution of personal, professional and social issues of a person.
- Unique platform to resolve issues that detriment and challenge one’s success stories in life.
meet the speakers
Prof. Sudipto Ghosh,
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Prof. Ramagopal Uppaluri
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Prabhakar B.,
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Mr. Segar Millindar,
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Tentative schedule
2:00 – 2:15 pm Inaugural session
2:15 – 2:30 pm Session 0: Online Course Overview
2:30 – 3:15 pm Session I: Scientific Methods & Session II: Spirituality
3:15 – 3:45 pm Session III: Synthesis of Science-Spirituality
3:45 – 4:15 pm Sessions IV-VI: Cosmology, Life and Consciousness
4:15 – 4:30 pm Interactive Session
4:30 – 4:45 pm Refreshments I
4:45 – 5:00 pm Session X: Positive Thinking & Holistic Life Skills
5:00 – 5:15 pm Session XII: Career Growth and Success
5:15 – 5:30 pm Session XIII: Holistic Management
5:30 – 5:45 pm Session XIV: Communication Skills
5:45 – 6:00 pm Session XV: Values and Ethics
6:00 – 6:15 pm Session XVI: Analytical, Research and Creative Aptitude
6:15 – 6:30 pm Session XVII: Holistic Stress Management
6:30 – 6:45 pm Interactive Session
6:45 – 7:00 pm Valedictory Session
2:15 – 2:30 pm Session 0: Online Course Overview
2:30 – 3:15 pm Session I: Scientific Methods & Session II: Spirituality
3:15 – 3:45 pm Session III: Synthesis of Science-Spirituality
3:45 – 4:15 pm Sessions IV-VI: Cosmology, Life and Consciousness
4:15 – 4:30 pm Interactive Session
4:30 – 4:45 pm Refreshments I
4:45 – 5:00 pm Session X: Positive Thinking & Holistic Life Skills
5:00 – 5:15 pm Session XII: Career Growth and Success
5:15 – 5:30 pm Session XIII: Holistic Management
5:30 – 5:45 pm Session XIV: Communication Skills
5:45 – 6:00 pm Session XV: Values and Ethics
6:00 – 6:15 pm Session XVI: Analytical, Research and Creative Aptitude
6:15 – 6:30 pm Session XVII: Holistic Stress Management
6:30 – 6:45 pm Interactive Session
6:45 – 7:00 pm Valedictory Session
CONTACT US
BHAKTIVEDANTA INSTITUTE
4th Floor, #11, 2nd Cross,
1st Main Rd, Subedarpalya,
Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560022.
Telephone: +91 080-23573538
Email: [email protected]
4th Floor, #11, 2nd Cross,
1st Main Rd, Subedarpalya,
Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560022.
Telephone: +91 080-23573538
Email: [email protected]
