Science, Successive Lives and the Spiritual Dimension

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NameAuditรณrio Sra. da Boa NovaAddress

R. Campo Santo, n.ยบ 441
2765-307 Estoril

ParishCascais e EstorilGeolocation38.709576,-9.38691 (open map)
Sra. da Boa Nova Auditorium
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Free entry, subject to registration

Description

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 โ€˜Science, Successive Lives and the Spiritual Dimensionโ€™, delivered by Luรญs Portela.

The programme is further enriched by a panel of specialist presentations:ย 

- โ€˜The spiritual message of โ€œThe Dream of Cipiรฃoโ€โ€™, by Antony Capitรฃo;

- โ€œThe Spiritual Dimension According to Viktor Franklโ€, by Severina Gonรงalves;

- โ€œThe Cycle of Life: from the Bhagavad-Gita to the Aeneidโ€, by Paulo Louรงรฃo.

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.ย ย ย 

Luรญs 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 (1979โ€“2011) and Chairman (2011โ€“2021).

He was President of Health Cluster Portugal (2008โ€“2017) and of the General Council of the University of Porto (2009โ€“2013), Vice-President of the Serralves Foundation (2001โ€“2008) and a member of the Executive Board of COTEC (2006โ€“2012).

Author of around ten published works, including the bestsellers โ€œSer spiritualโ€ and โ€œDa ciรชncia ao amorโ€. In 2020, he published โ€œThe Science of Spirit: Parapsychology, Enlightenment and Evolutionโ€ in English.

He has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Lisbon, Porto, Coimbra and Cรกdiz.

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 โ€œBeyond the Brainโ€, available on RTP Play: HERE

Registration: Free admission, subject to registration via the form HERE

Further information: novacropoleoeirascascais@gmail.com

Organised by: Nova Acrรณpole, with the support of Cascais Municipal Council

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