unclear. Moreover, none of the psychological paradigms deal properly with the mind-body problem. In this workshop, quantum physicist Amit Goswami introduces an integrative psychology based on quantum


physics and the primacy of consciousness. He discusses how a new quantum psychophysical parallelism resolves the mind-body problem. Goswami’s integrative psychology distinguishes between the externality and internality of experiences from fi rst principles. Goswami explains conditioning and gives a foundation of the behavioral ego. Next he explains how all the cogni-


tive paradoxes of perception fi nd resolution. Goswami explains in some detail the distinction of unconscious and conscious and gives a foundation of depth


psychology. Goswami next introduces the distinction of the ego and the superconscious and discusses the quantum foundations of transpersonal psychology. He also discusses the question of self-development beyond ego. In this way, all the four forces of psychology are solidly established within the metaphysical foundation of a nondual consciousness as the ground of being. Goswami also discusses the quantum explanation of paranormal phenomena including survival after death and


reincarnation. T e subject of emotional intelligence is broached in conjunction with chakra psychology. Finally, Goswami ends


the workshop with a discussion of positive mental health, creativity, supramental intelligence, and spiritual enlight- enment. T e workshop will be part lecture/discussion and part experiential.


Florian Tathagata Schlosser  PETALUMA ROOM “In allowing the human body to be free and to play innocently, without interference, there is the experience of One-


ness. T ere is no confl ict and no separation. Being held by awareness it is love in its purest form.” (Florian Schlosser) Who we are is consciousness - already free, impersonal, ever-present. T is essential realization, which is commonly addressed as self-realization, is nothing more than a shift of the focus of attention. Attention shifts from the content of experience towards that, which is already aware of any experience. Even though it appears as if this realization is happening to an ,I‘, it is in fact attention recognizing consciousness as its source and true nature. Yet within the hu- man experience, this core recognition is not automatically a synonym for the consistent realization of Freedom and Oneness. Since the human experience belongs to the body only, we inevitably need to re-integrate the human form in consciousness. Only then there is a genuine experience of BEING ONE. T e full beauty of ‘Non-Duality’ can blossom, if there is the willingness to fully embody and be alive. With the descent of consciousness into the human form, everything is met which has troubled mankind ever since the beginning of time. T e fundamental diff erence is that this is not experienced from an exclusive ,sense of I‘, but from the inclusive perspective of consciousness itself. In a 4 hour intensive we practically explore the true meaning and value of BEING CONSCIOUSNESS FULLY EMBODIED. By again including the body in awareness, the nervous system is empowered in its natural capacity to meet the human experience; without personal involvement or need for change. In an alive, unique, grounded and playful inquiry Oneness will not only be known, but experienced.


Inner Journey Towards Oneness, Ravi Ravindra  TIBURON ROOM


Whatever science may tell us about the nature of reality, the journey towards the realization of oneness of all there is, the sort of oneness that the spiritual masters have spoken about, is a matter of inner psychological and spiritual transformation. Based on a long-lasting engagement with scientifi c research and several spiritual disciplines, includ- ing the teachings of Gurdjieff , Krishnamurti, Yoga and Zen, this workshop will engage in some simple transforma- tive exercises. T e participants are encouraged to view the video “Journey Towards Oneness” which can be seen and downloaded at http://www.linktv.org/globalspirit/Oneness before signing up for the workshop.


In Dreams Awake: An Overview Of Lucid Dreaming, West And East, Stephen LaBerge


 ROSS ROOM “Dreams are a reservoir of knowledge and experience,” writes Tarthang Tulku, “yet they are often overlooked as a


vehicle for exploring reality.” Lucid dreaming (dreaming while knowing that you are dreaming) is the magic carpet of such vehicles, and for more than a thousand years, the Tibetan Buddhists have used lucid dreams as a means of experiencing the illusory nature of personal identity and awakening to reality. Lucid dreaming is not only an extraordinary experience; it is also a learnable and potentially rewarding skill.


Recent scientifi c research has proven the reality of lucid dreams, and has led to the development of new methods of inducing them. T is workshop will provide a brief overview of lucid dreaming, touching on techniques and technol- ogy for achieving lucid dreaming; a model of dreaming and waking consciousness; scientifi c research on mind-body relationships during REM sleep; and several applications of lucid dreaming—exploring consciousness, enhancing


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