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    Author: Richard Irwin

    Director of SMN since 2015 with responsibility for rebuilding the Network's on-line presense. I have a passion for reconciling science with spirituality (see http://danceineternity.com), who also composes and arranges music (see http://hymnswithoutwords.com).

    Rupert Sheldrake PhD – Science and Spiritual Practices

    Although traditional religion has declined in Europe, recent studies have shown that spiritual experiences are surprisingly common even among those who are non-religious, including near-death experiences and…

    Richard Irwin 8 November 2017

    Culture, Spirituality and Health: Clash of Beliefs

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    Mystics and Scientists 2018 – Eastern and Western Perspectives on Science and Spirit

    For more information, please visit the Official Mystics and Scientists 2018 Website For additional help or to book over the phone, please contact the SMN…

    Richard Irwin 28 October 2017

    Shamatha and Vipashyana in the Dzogchen Tradition (Affiliate Course)

    Wisdom Academy Online Course with Alan Wallace starts October 16th, 2017 Shamatha and Vipashyana in the Dzogchen Tradition Join renowned Buddhist teacher Alan Wallace to…

    Richard Irwin 10 October 2017

    Simon Duan PhD – Digital Consciousness and Platonic Computation- Unification of Consciousness, Mind and Matter by Metacomputics

    Modelling of the universe as a processing output of a computation is a new approach being considered increasingly seriously by scientists, philosophers and technology leaders. …

    Richard Irwin 10 October 2017

    Human Healing within the Science and Religion Dialogue

    The World Community for Christian Meditation presents: Human Healing within the Science and Religion Dialogue Led by Dr Gillian Straine Wednesday 11 October   6.30…

    Richard Irwin 3 October 2017

    Clash of Beliefs: Culture, Spirituality and Health

    Presented by Dr Natalie Tobert this comprehensive course Culture, Spirituality and Health: Clash of Beliefs offers seminars that explore new spiri…
    Richard Irwin 28 September 2017

    Thriving with Homeopathy for Birthing Live – A Practical Guide for Midwives, Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Nurses

    The comprehensive course Thriving With Homeopathy For Birthing Life, facilitates the student and present and future midwives, doulas, childbirth educa…
    Richard Irwin 21 September 2017

    Thriving With Homeopathy – A Practical Guide For The Whole Family, Carers, Nurses & Beyond

    Presented by Dr. Angelika Maria Koch (DNM LCH HNHIr) the comprehensive course Thriving With Homeopathy, facilitates everyone interested in living opt…
    Richard Irwin 21 September 2017

    Science and Spiritual Practices by Dr Rupert Sheldrake – Book Launch

      Franklin-Wilkins Building, King’s College, London, Stamford Street, London SE1 8WA Friday 17th November 2017, 7:00-9:00 pm Chaired by David Lorimer   Science and Spiritual Practices Dr…

    Richard Irwin 19 September 2017
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