HOUSTON, August 16 – On September 21, 2005, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, head of state and spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, will be the keynote presenter at a symposium held in Houston, TX. The event will serve to educate and offer a model of the connection between spiritualism and science. The symposium, “Spiritualism and Science In The Modern World” brings together great minds from the worlds of science and spirituality to discuss their connection.
“I think it is so important to bring the world a platform in which we can educate individuals on the connection between spiritualism and science,” said Dr. Gail Gross, a nationally recognized expert and chairman of the event.
In today’s world, spiritualism has become a way of life in fashion, food and drink, exercise and is a path taken by millions worldwide. Hollywood stars have brought much attention to their chosen directions of Buddhism, Kabbalah and Scientology, but little focus has been given to spiritualism and its connection with science. Spiritualism can be defined as the philosophical doctrine that all reality is spiritual, not material. Science is knowledge gained by the study of the physical world. Spiritualism emphasizes the nature of existence while science validates it. Goldie Hawn often sides with the Dalai Lama on his visits to the United States and will be joining him at Houston’s symposium as the keynote speaker.
The event supports the Tibet Fund, a primary non-profit organization dedicated to helping Tibetans improve their lives and preserve their distinct cultural, religious and national identity. Dr. Gross, author and lecturer on family development and juvenile education, behavior and development issues will serve as event chairmen with Mr. Jenard Gross. Dr. Gross’ work has earned her accolades from distinguished leaders such as the Dalai Lama, who presented her with the Spirit of Freedom award in 1998. The vice- chairpersons, Ms. Gigi Huang of Houston, TX and Mrs. Michelle Robson of Arizona, are noted philanthropists.
Speakers include:
Dr. Paul Chu
A Nobel Prize winner who currently serves as Professor of Physics and T. L. L. Temple Chair of Science at the University of Houston, and as President of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Brian Greene, Ph.D.
Author of the best-selling book about string theory, The Elegant Universe, was educated at Harvard and Oxford, graduating in 1987. After spending time at Harvard and Cornell, he is currently a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia.
Dr. Dean Ornish, M.D.
Founder, president, and director of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, where he holds the Bucksbaum Chair. He is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
Gehlek Rimpoche
Author of the national bestseller, Good Life, Good Death and The Tara Box: Rituals for Protection and Healing from the Female Buddha. Carefully tutored by some of Tibet’s greatest living masters, Rimpoche received the scholastic degree of Geshe Lharampa, the highest degree given, at an exceptionally young age.
Robert Thurman, Ph.D.
Scholar, author, former Tibetan Buddhist monk, Director of Tibet House in New York City, a close personal friend of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and father of five children including the Hollywood actress, Uma Thurman.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the keynote speaker for the symposium.
Tickets for this momentous event begin at $1,000.00 with underwriting opportunities beginning at $25,000. For ticket information, call Sue Julian at 713-627-3330.
