Contemporary Mysticism:
The Quest for Meaning in a Secular World

A Special Panel Discussion
Commemorating the Birth of Ostad Elahi (1895-1974)

Moderated by
Ebby Elahi, MD, FACS

Musical Performance by Emmanuel During & Ensemble

The history of humanity is deeply intertwined with a search for transcendence and existential meaning. Yet, the increased modernization of societies has resulted in the distancing of spiritual thought from mainstream pragmatism. Within this secular environment, individual spiritual experience is repeatedly challenged by society and science alike. Modern neuropsychology attributes the mystical experience to biological phenomena, but fails to address the existential angst of genuine seekers. Both scientists and philosophers have long attempted to reconcile these seemingly disparate realms without abandoning rationality or devaluing the significance of subjective experience. The panel will examine the scholarly body of mystical literature, contemporary and ancient, and its relationship to culture and society throughout time.

Time:  7:30 p.m.
Date:  Monday, September 10, 2007
Location: University Club of New York
              One West 54th Street
               New York, NY 10019
Tickets: Please RSVP at (212) 749-0100 or 
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