From Science to God: Exploring the Mystery of Consciousness Peter Russell, DCS "How is it that something as unconscious as the matter of the brain ever gives rise to something as immaterial as an experience?" muses Peter Russell in From Scince to God, a stimulating program exploring science, spriit, and the mystery of consciousness. Russell, a prominent thinker in the fields of consciousness and science, asserts that science cannot explain the fact that humans are conscious. This capacity for inner experience he calls "the great mystery." According to Russell, who studied mathematics and theoretical physics before he delved into experimental psychology, science is locked into the view that consciousness itself is somehow created by the human brain. He believes that we need to question this basic assumption and consider instead that awareness is present to some degree in all living things. The difference with humans is that we are aware that we are aware. But what is it that is aware? In bustling downtown Los Angeles, Peter explores the perennial question of "Who am I?" he looks at how we seek fame and fashion, power and position, in our serch for inner fulfillment. But in the final analysis, peace of mind is to be found within our selves rather than in what we have or do. In the closing, he observes that Western science has proved very successful in explaining the world and advancing tedchnology, but has not provided us with meaning or values. He calls for integration of scientific understanding with the wisdom of spiritual traditions. "The next great frontier is not outer space," Russell concludes, "it's inner space." Presenter Bio: Peter, a prominent thinker in the fields of consciousness and science, asserts that science cannot explain the fact that humans are conscious. Peter studied mathematics and theoretical physics at the University of Cambridge (UK) supervised for a while by Stephen Hawking. As he became increasingly fascinated by the nature of consciousness, he changed to experimental psychology, gaining a first class degree in the subject. He also has a post-graduate degree in computer science and conducted some of the early research on 3-D displays and what is now known as “virtual reality.” He was one of the first people to introduce human potential seminars into the corporate field and for the last twenty years has been lecturing and consulting to major corporations on creativity, quality management and personal development. His books include The Brain Book, The Global Brain Awakens, The Creative Manager, The Consciousness Revolution, Waking Up in Time and From Science to God. He also created the award-winning videos The Global Brain and The White Hole in Time. www.peterrussell.comi

Outer Space, Inner Space and Non-Dual Space Alan Wallace, PhD Contemplatives in the Indo-Tibetan tradition of Buddhism report that they have discovered three dimensions of space: (1) the inner space of the mind, (2) the outer space of the physical world and (3) mysterious space, which is the nonduality of outer and inner space. This presentation will explain the nature of these three kinds of space and how they are explored by scientific and contemplative means. Many of the most prominent exponents of Buddhism and modern physics declare that the universe originated from a kind of absolute space, out of which relative space/time, mind/matter and all other dualities emerge. You will explore the question of whether consciousness is an integral aspect of this fundamental ground. You will gain deeper insight into the nature of space, as it is understood in terms of the interface between modern physics and the contemplative tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Objectives: Understand the three dimensions of space according to the Great Perfection school of Tibetan Buddhism Understand the nature of the absolute vacuum and relative vacuum of modern physics Probe the possible complementary nature of scientific and contemplative views of space and its relation to consciousness. Presenter Bio: Alan has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism since 1970, and has integrated these studies with his research in the philosophy of science and mind. He has taught Buddhist meditation and philosophy in Europe and America since 1976, and has often served as interpreter for H.H. The Dalai Lama. He earned his undergraduate degree in physics and his doctorate in religious studies at Stanford University. He has written, translated, edited or contributed to over thirty books on Tibetan Buddhism, as well as consciousness and the interface between religion and science. Alan’s books include Boundless Heart: The Four Immeasurables, Buddhism with an Attitude, and Choosing Reality: A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind. www.alanwallace.org

The Fibonacci Factor: Tapping the Universal Science of the Golden Mean Part I Matthew Cross and Robert Friedman, MD This interactive presentation explores the timeless, divine principle that has intrigued many of the greatest minds in history, including Einstein, DaVinci, Kepler and Pythagoras. Also known as the Divine Proportion, the Golden Mean Ratio is found virtually everywhere in nature and the universe: In DNA, Nautilus Shell and Milky Way Galaxy spirals, in the symmetrical proportions of most living things (including plants, animals and humans) and in music, architecture, consciousness, science and art. The Golden Mean is said to be tangible evidence of the "Fingerprints of God." It is also a formula for maximum efficiency and "flow." One doctor who created a system for peak performance based on it calls it "Nature's Path of Least Resistance." The Golden Mean is a fundamental blueprint of unity in action. It is a strong magnetic attractor for humans, who are drawn to it for its pleasing, aesthetic and unifying qualities -- most without even being aware of it. Knowingly appreciated and used, it is a tool for exploring and integrating one's higher potentials and conscious connection to the infinite. It has played a key role in many spiritual and mystical traditions throughout the ages, largely forgotten in modern times. Interestingly, the principle behind the Golden Mean was considered a top state secret by the ancient Greeks. The Fibonacci Factor refers to the curious infinite sequence (0,1,1,2,3,5,8,13,21...) found throughout nature which illustrates the Golden Mean ratio and its "growth from within" principle (where each successive number is always the sum of the previous two). It was rediscovered by the greatest mathematician of the middle ages, Leonardo Fibonacci, who in the 13th century also introduced the West to the system of Arabic numbers we use today. The study and practice of the Golden Mean demonstrates a virtually forgotten higher science of the true qualitative, nonlinear language of number and proportion (vs. the modern almost totally quantitative linear focus, which has numbed so many to mathematics). Discover how the science of the sacred Golden Mean can be practically utilized for the transformation of consciousness at both personal and planetary levels. Presenter Bio: Matthew is founder and President of Leadership Alliance, an international organization which provides breakthrough strategies and coaching for growth and transformation. He was the founder of American Credit Systems, which has generated over $250 million in revenue for clients including Sears, Discover and Visa. An acclaimed leadership consultant and visionary theorist, Matthew created the Hoshin-LifeMAP and HoshinMAP processes, which are powerful systems for personal and business success. A noted Deming scholar, he works with individuals and organizations to accelerate their transformation to higher levels of quality, success, and fulfillment. www.leadershipalliance.com Robert is a medical doctor with a special interest in alternative medicine and sacred spiral geometry. He writes, consults and teaches workshops dealing with the applications of the Divine Code. Robert’s ongoing research into longevity science and complimentary medicine led him to the co-creation of the Spiral-Chi and Infinity Movements, and Yogaia movement and exercise based on undulating spinal wave motions. He is also the creator of the acclaimed Sound Techniques for Healing six-volume audio series, which utilizes guided accupressure and brain-synchronization techniques. His forthcoming DVD is based on exercises and breathing patterns related to the Divine Code.

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