The aim of the conference is to share knowledge developments in consciousness studies and to explore Krishnamurti’s contribution to this field.

  What is the nature and structure of consciousness in human beings?

   What is the relationship between brain, mind and consciousness?

  Is there a psychological evolution or an unfolding of consciousness, as there is a biological evolution?

  What is the role of thought and memory in perception and consciousness?

  How is consciousness related to perception of time – chronological time, biological time and psychological        time?

  What is the relationship between consciousness and the sense of self?

  Is a radical transformation of consciousness possible?

  Can meditation or any other cognitive process alter consciousness?

  Is there a collective consciousness? Are there several collective consciousnesses?

  Does Krishnamurti’s experience of ‘the process’ have any relevance to any model of consciousness?

  What is Krishnamurti’s approach to the problem of understanding consciousness?

  Is there scientific or other kind of validation for any aspect of Krishnamurti’s perspective on consciousness?

Six sessions are planned to address the above questions broadly under the following categories:

1.   Classical and contemporary Indian and Western thought.

2.   Scientific approaches to consciousness.

3.   Transformation of the individual and society.