Ravi Ravindra – Presentation
Friday, July 12
"Similarities and Differences in the Abrahamic and Indian Spiritual Traditions"
All spiritual traditions acknowledge a transcendent force behind the universe, referred to as Brahman, God, Allah, or the One. However, while the Abrahamic traditions center around a creation myth, Indian traditions describe an emanation myth—where the universe is not created by Brahman but emanates from it. This distinction shapes a fundamental difference: Indian traditions emphasize the oneness of all beings, while Abrahamic traditions stress individuality. This talk explores these contrasting perspectives and their implications on spiritual identity and practice.
Ravi Ravindra – Presentation
Saturday, July 13
"A Hindu Meets a Christian on a Spiritual Journey"
God or Reality transcends religious labels, yet every seeker is shaped by their cultural and spiritual background. True spiritual transformation requires liberation from personal desires, fears, and conditioning. In today’s interconnected world, seekers from different traditions often recognize the value of learning from one another. This presentation follows the journey of two sincere searchers—one from a Hindu background and the other from a Christian background—who meet with the shared goal of deepening their connection to higher reality.
Ravi Ravindra, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, where he taught in the departments of Physics, Philosophy, and Comparative Religions. A lifelong member of the Theosophical Society, he has been a Fellow of the Indian Institute for Advanced Study in Shimla and a member of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has authored numerous books across multiple disciplines, including Blessed by Mysterious Grace, which chronicles his spiritual journey.