Science, Successive Lives and the Spiritual Dimension
Explore the mysteries of existence and human nature in a unique session of reflection.
On 3 July, we invite you to embark on a journey through knowledge, philosophy and the frontiers of science, in an event that spans different eras and schools of thought.
Opening with a musical interlude, the highlight of the event is the lecture ‘Science, Successive Lives and the Spiritual Dimension’, delivered by Luís Portela.
The programme is further enriched by a panel of specialist presentations:
- ‘The spiritual message of “The Dream of Cipião”’, by Antony Capitão;
- “The Spiritual Dimension According to Viktor Frankl”, by Severina Gonçalves;
- “The Cycle of Life: from the Bhagavad-Gita to the Aeneid”, by Paulo Loução.
At the end, there will be an open discussion session, offering the audience the opportunity to ask questions and engage in dialogue with the speakers.
Luís Portela | Biography
A graduate in Medicine from the University of Porto, he worked as a doctor and university lecturer before choosing to devote himself to the family business, BIAL, where he served as CEO (1979–2011) and Chairman (2011–2021).
He was President of Health Cluster Portugal (2008–2017) and of the General Council of the University of Porto (2009–2013), Vice-President of the Serralves Foundation (2001–2008) and a member of the Executive Board of COTEC (2006–2012).
Author of around ten published works, including the bestsellers “Ser spiritual” and “Da ciência ao amor”. In 2020, he published “The Science of Spirit: Parapsychology, Enlightenment and Evolution” in English.
He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Cádiz.
Among other honours, he has been awarded the following state decorations: Commander of the Order of Merit, Grand Cross of the Order of Merit and Grand Cross of the Order of Public Instruction.
He received the Neuroscience Award from Louisiana State University (USA) and was elected an Honorary Member of the Parapsychological Association, an organisation affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
As part of this exploration of the intersection between science and spirituality, he promoted the production of the documentary series “Beyond the Brain”, available on RTP Play: HERE
Registration: Free admission, subject to registration via the form HERE
Further information: novacropoleoeirascascais@gmail.com
Organised by: Nova Acrópole, with the support of Cascais Municipal Council
