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Science and spirituality

Jeff Lieberman, an MIT-trained artist, scientist and engineer, makes a scientific argument for mystical experience. He asks us to challenge our perception of what we are, our relationship to the universe, and our relationship to one another. Our minds are "thought-generating machines." What we would happen if we could turn off the machine? If we could transcend our individual experience of the world?

The Power to Heal: Sister Mary Agnes

Sister Mary Agnes Dombroski: Entered convent in 1987, parented troubled girls at St. Charles Children's Home for 12 years. Introduced hiking program in New Hampshire and Maine. Event Coordinator of Labor Day race, featured in Runner's World and CBS Early Show. Holds an MBA and pursuing biblical studies.

When God Talks Back

Anthropologist Tanya Luhrmann’s research on the Evangelical relationship with God has lead to astonishing discoveries about those who say they hear God speak to them, literally. For some, this intimate relationship with God includes putting out an extra cup of coffee for Him. Luhrmann explores how rational, sensible people of faith experience the presence of an invisible being and sustain that belief in an environment of skepticism.

The Real Risk of Forgiveness–And Why It’s Worth It

Forgiveness is complex. Writer Sarah Montana shares journey of forgiving family's killer, explores its challenges. Offers insight into the risks and freedom of forgiveness. NYC-based writer, editor, branded content producer.

The Power of Mindfulness: What You Practice Grows Stronger

How do we change? In this pioneering talk, Dr. Shauna Shapiro draws on modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom to demonstrate how mindfulness can help us make positive changes in our brains and our lives.

How to find a spiritual connection

Amid digital connections, are we nurturing meaningful connections? Radhanath Swami, renowned spiritual leader, explores spiritual connection and unity. Author, philanthropist, community builder. Practitioner for 40+ years. Inspires free meals for 1.2 million Indian school kids and founded Bhaktivedanta Hospital in Mumbai.

Sasha Sarago: The (de)colonizing of beauty

Beauty is about more than the body you inhabit -- it's a way of being that goes beyond genetics or societal ideals. Aboriginal writer and former model Sasha Sarago invites you to decolonize beauty, moving away from the monolithic Eurocentric archetype and towards a more essential, authentic understanding of self that belongs to everyone.

David Kessler: How to find meaning after loss

Grief expert David Kessler expands on the five stages of grief, adding a sixth: meaning. Shares wisdom for honoring loved ones and navigating personal loss. TED conversation hosted by Cloe Shasha Brooks.

My failed mission to find God -- and what I found instead

Anjali Kumar went looking for God and ended up finding something else entirely. In an uplifting, funny talk about our shared humanity, she takes us on a spiritual pilgrimage to meet witches in New York, a shaman in Peru, an infamous "healer" in Brazil and others, sharing an important lesson: what binds us together is far stronger than what separates us, and our differences are not insurmountable.

What really matters at the end of life

At the end of our lives, what do we most wish for? For many, it’s simply comfort, respect, love. BJ Miller is a palliative care physician who thinks deeply about how to create a dignified, graceful end of life for his patients. Take the time to savor this moving talk, which asks big questions about how we think on death and honor life.

Consciousness -- the final frontier

The exploration of inner space, our own consciousness, is ultimately connected to our discovery of outer space. Just as the world becomes a smaller place with increase in communication and transport technology, so the universe becomes a smaller place with the increase in meditation technology!

Basta con 10 minutos de conciencia

¿Cuándo fue la la última vez que hicieron absolutamente nada por 10 minutos completos? Sin enviar mensajes de texto, hablar o pensar siquiera? El experto en atención plena, Andy Puddicombe, describe el poder transformador de hacer precisamente eso: refrescar la mente durante 10 minutos al día, simplemente estando consciente y viviendo el momento presente. (Sin necesidad de incienso ni sentarse en posiciones extrañas.)

The beauty of what we'll never know

Pico Iyer, moved to Japan after falling in love. Reflects on knowing less than he thought. Meditates on wisdom: more knowledge reveals our limited understanding.

Miwa Matrayek's glorious visions

Using animation, projections and her own moving shadow, Miwa Matreyek performs a gorgeous, meditative piece about inner and outer discovery. Take a quiet 10 minutes and dive in. With music from Anna Oxygen, Mirah, Caroline Lufkin and Mileece.

Want to be happy? Be grateful

The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith scholar. And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.