Church: Benedictine monk Laurence Freeman to visit Portugal to guide meditation
The Benedictine monk Laurence Freeman will be in Portugal to lead meditation sessions, according to Agencia Ecclesia.

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The Benedictine monk Laurence Freeman will be in Portugal to lead meditation sessions, according to Agencia Ecclesia.

Regel is one of the guests speaking at the 15th 'This Side and Beyond the Brain' Symposium in Porto, taking place from April 8th to 11th. For the German expert, 'every religion has a spiritual perspective'.

In an extensive interview, Luís Portela discusses his lifelong interest in the intersection of spirituality and science, his critique of religious dogmas, and his work with the Bial Foundation in supporting research into neuroscience and parapsychology, including studies on reincarnation and near-death experiences.
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In search of spiritual growth, many end up trapped in cults characterised by abuse, brainwashing, isolation and submission to the guru. What explains this fatal attraction?
