Certificate Course on Consciousness Studies and Self-Awareness:
Modern Science and Ancient Indian Wisdom
Organised by: ARCIS Wisdom Foundation, Kolkata
Faculty Members
Prof. Madhusudan Penna
Dean, Faculty of Indian Philosophy and Culture, K.K.Sanskrit University, Ramtek
Dr. Kakali Ghosh
Associate Professor,
Department of Sanskrit,
Jadavpur University
Dr. Ananya Mahapatra
Specialist Consultant & Head
ESIC Hospital, Sector-15, Rohini,
New Delhi
ESIC Hospital, Sector-15, Rohini,
New Delhi
Dr. Rajeshwar Mukherjee
Ex-Assistant Director (Research),
Kaivalyadhama Research Institute,
Lonavala
Prof. Krishna Roy
Principal
Bethune College, Kolkata
Dr V. V. Binoy
Assistant Professor
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore
PROF. RAVINDRANATH BODHE
Ex. Asst Director
Philosophico-Literary Research Department.
Kaivalyadhama Research Institute, Lonavala, Pune, Maharashtra
Prof. R. S. Bhogal
Joint Director of Research
Kaivalyadhama Research Institute,
Lonavala
Lonavala
DR. DEEPASHREE MONDAL
Assistant Professor, Triveni Devi Bhalotia College, Raniganj
SHARVANI UPADHYE
Meditation Guide
Outcome
of the Course:
- The participants will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the science of consciousness.
- The students will receive an exposure to the ancient Indian Science of Consciousness.
- Students will have the orientation of different levels of Consciousness
- Develop a deep awareness of the Self
- The Theoretical and Practical Training in Meditation will help the Participants to experience how meditation is associated with the evolution of consciousness.
- Knowledge of Different Layers of Consciousness
- Can Learn the Techniques of Self-Management
- Total immersion in consciousness.
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Online Course Duration
128 Hours 4 Months
every week for four months
SAT & SUN (3:30 pm – 7:30 pm) IST
Course will start from 3rd week of July 2021
*Welcome Seminar on 18th July 2021 Sunday at 6 PM (IST)
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent
(Age should be 18+ years or an above)
Language of Instruction: English
Course Fees:
₹12,000/-
(Rupees Twelve Thousand Only)
₹2000/- discount for the first 50 Students.
*OFFER VALID TILL 18 JULY 2021
Course Content
1. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind, Brain and Consciousness
Human Brain and Mind, Brain and computer, Nature of Mental states, Mind and Machine, Human intelligence-vis-à-vis Artificial Intelligence, Levels of Consciousness, Is Consciousness an epiphenomenon? Consciousness in Lower animals, Consciousness in plants, Elements of Modern Psychology.
2. Scientific Approaches to Consciousness
(A) Quantum Physics and Consciousness
de Broglie wave-particle duality, Double Slit Experiment, Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle and its philosophical significance, Wave Function, Schrödinger Equation, Born’s Interpretation, EPR Paradox, Copenhagen interpretation, Wigner Interpretation, Bohm’s Explicit and Implicit Order, Measurement Problem in Quantum theory and the Role of Observer. Is quantum theory necessary to understand the function of the brain? Von Neumann, Pauli, Stapp, Penrose and Hameroff et al.
(B) Neuronal Basis of Consciousness:
Anatomy of the brain. Neural Network, Awake, REM sleep and Deep sleep and the neuronal activities. Rhythm of the brain. Brain waves and various cognitive activities
Different Imaging Techniques: EEG, FMRi, MEG etc. Neural Correlates of Consciousness.
3. Vedic Principles of Consciousness
(A) Select Vedic Sūktas: Nāsadīya-, Puruṣa-, Hiraṇyagarbha-, Vāk-sūkta
(B) Select Portions from the Upaniṣads: Isopaniṣad, Kenopaniṣad, Taittirīyopaniṣad, Māṇḍukyopaniṣad, Praśnopaniṣad, Aitareyopaniṣad
4. Consciousness and Yoga Philosophy
Select Portions of Pātañjala-Yoga-Sūtra and Relevant Vyāsa-Bhāṣya, Select portions of Brahma-Sūtra: Sāṁkara-Bhāṣya. Concepts from Āyurveda, Concepts of Cakras and Kuṇḍalinī, Concepts of Tantra
5. Meditation and Evolution of Consciousness (Practical)
Rāja-Yoga Meditation, Haṭha-Yoga Meditation, Buddhist Meditation, Awareness Techniques
Mode of Teaching:
Online
Special Lecture on The Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad
by Swami Atmapriyananda
was arranged within the ambit of [Batch-1] Certificate Course on Consciousness Studies and Self-Awareness by Academy of Research for Cultivation of Indian Sciences (ARCIS, Kolkata) & Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla
Speaker: Swami Atmapriyananda, Pro-Chancellor,
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, Belur Math, West Bengal, India
What learners are saying
Feedback received on the course: Consciousness Studies and Self-Awareness
The certificate course on higher consciousness brings to light the western philosophical thoughts and ancient Vedic Philosophy aspects about the subject of consciousness. There was a deep dive into the Indian Philosophy and Vedic Literature covering Upanishads, Bhagavadgita, Yoga sutra, Brahma sutra etc. These lectures were delivered by eminent personalities who had a great knowledge and deep understanding of the subjects Apart from this the psychology, human brain, nervous system, artificial intelligence and where consciousness is being talked about and their perspectives from different angles have been covered. The course provides an ‘Excellent learning and stimulates more interest into spirituality.’
The special lectures delivered were outstanding and needs a special mention.
Myself and my wife Jayanthi Ragavan participated in this course and enjoyed thoroughly, learning all the subjects. Grateful to all the teachers who was our inspiration to join this course.
Regards
Ragavan Desikamani
Jayanthi Ragavan
Navi Mumbai, India
The course was greatly organized and built up from basics to deeper insights. It provided both practical and theoretical knowledge in various fields of consciousness. The thachers’ experience in their fields and their attitude stand as example.
Barbara Csala
Hungary
