1 The issue of context. Mysticism in context
2 Theology and Gnosticism. Organised and personal religion
3 Contrasting the Traditions. Judeo – Christian (The West)
Hindu/Buddhist/Taoist (The East) Concept of ‘God’, ‘Reality’
‘This Life’ ‘Good and Evil’ How they differ.
4 The Vedic World. The Sanskrit heritage.
Systems of philosophy (including Buddhism)
A backdrop to concepts that follow.
5 The Vedic Universe. Non-Phenomenal Existence.
Four thought experiments.
6 The Vedic Universe. Phenomenal Existence
Unity, Duality, Triads, Change and Impermanence
7 Non-Phenomenal Existence. The Human Experience.
8 Yoga. Yoga today. Classical Yoga. Yoga of the Bhagavad Gita
Does Yoga prolong life?
9 Karma and Reincarnation.
Basic ideas and where to look for information about Indian Karmic Theory.
10 Death and Dying. What is on the other side?
Death and dying in the mystical traditions
11 Science and Religion
12 Unity in Mysticism. How west and east say the same thing.
DVD run time 55 mins
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