Wisdom in Silence: Meditation and Ancient Eastern Wisdom for Modern Life
Event details
| Date | 27.05.2025 |
| Hour | 17:30 › 19:15 |
| Speaker | Venerable Homagama Rewatha Thero |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
Talk - May 27, 2025
How to feel mentally well, manage stress, and search for meaning in life are universal questions that concern us all. Meditation and contemplation are well-established tools that can support both everyday well-being and a deeper sense of orientation in life. Several ancient Eastern philosophies have long encouraged an inward contemplative journey and offer insights born from that exploration. This talk will provide an introduction to meditation and explore ideas about the sense of self and life, inspired by Eastern wisdoms and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhist theories. The session will conclude with a short, in-place meditation, followed by time for questions and discussion.
Program:
17:30–17:35: Opening
17:35–18:30: Talk on meditation and Eastern wisdom
18:30–18:50: In-place meditation practice
18:50–19:15: Q&A and discussion
19:15: Apero
Location: CO2
Registration: Register here.
Bio: Venerable Homagama Rewatha Thero is a monk, the meditation teacher, and the administrator of Rideekanda Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka. He has nearly a decade of experience in meditation and has trained under esteemed monastics including Venerables Alakolagala Ghanarathana and Anuradhapura Ariyajeewa. Ordained under the Supreme Sangha Council of the Siam Maha Nikaya (Kotte Chapter), he conducts regular meditation retreats for both local and international participants and leads temporary ordination programs that offer immersive experiences in monastic life. With a background in Computer Science and Information Technology, he brings a practical and analytical perspective to meditation and mental training.
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There will be a practical workshop on meditation and Eastern wisdom led by Venerable Rewatha Thero on the EPFL campus from June 2 to June 6, 2025. The workshop will include meditation training, in-place practices, and theoretical discussions related to the talk. The event is free, but registration is mandatory (limited seats). More details here.
How to feel mentally well, manage stress, and search for meaning in life are universal questions that concern us all. Meditation and contemplation are well-established tools that can support both everyday well-being and a deeper sense of orientation in life. Several ancient Eastern philosophies have long encouraged an inward contemplative journey and offer insights born from that exploration. This talk will provide an introduction to meditation and explore ideas about the sense of self and life, inspired by Eastern wisdoms and philosophical traditions, such as Buddhist theories. The session will conclude with a short, in-place meditation, followed by time for questions and discussion.
Program:
17:30–17:35: Opening
17:35–18:30: Talk on meditation and Eastern wisdom
18:30–18:50: In-place meditation practice
18:50–19:15: Q&A and discussion
19:15: Apero
Location: CO2
Registration: Register here.
Bio: Venerable Homagama Rewatha Thero is a monk, the meditation teacher, and the administrator of Rideekanda Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka. He has nearly a decade of experience in meditation and has trained under esteemed monastics including Venerables Alakolagala Ghanarathana and Anuradhapura Ariyajeewa. Ordained under the Supreme Sangha Council of the Siam Maha Nikaya (Kotte Chapter), he conducts regular meditation retreats for both local and international participants and leads temporary ordination programs that offer immersive experiences in monastic life. With a background in Computer Science and Information Technology, he brings a practical and analytical perspective to meditation and mental training.
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There will be a practical workshop on meditation and Eastern wisdom led by Venerable Rewatha Thero on the EPFL campus from June 2 to June 6, 2025. The workshop will include meditation training, in-place practices, and theoretical discussions related to the talk. The event is free, but registration is mandatory (limited seats). More details here.
Practical information
- General public
- Free
Organizer
- VILAB, Amir Zamir
Contact
- Stéphanie Baillargues