# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Religion in Asia: Lab-Grown Bliss
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 12:45 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 01:45 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: A discussion on meditation, neuroscience, and Buddhist Studies: highlighting new findings, key debates, and possible paths forward.About this EventAbout the TalkAccounts of meditative attainments such as states of jhāna (absorption), nirodha (cessation of consciousness), or luminous pure awareness are familiar from countless stories in Buddhist scriptures. If you had asked scholars a few decades ago, they would have suggested folklore studies as the appropriate discipline. Today, as accounts of meditation practice have become widely known, these states are studied in neuroscientists' labs.Just over a year ago, Professor Eyal Aviv helped to organize a conference that brought together neuroscientists and Buddhist Studies scholars. Instead of the expected convergence of interests, what emerged was a series of surprising disagreements. In this talk, Professor Aviv will present some of the recent findings on meditative attainments, explain concerns raised by Buddhist Studies scholars, and suggest possible paths forward.Free lunch will be provided to attendees who RSVP. Doors will open no sooner than 15 minutes before the start time.The Elliott School can coordinate with the university to reasonably accommodate most disabilities. If you need specific accommodations, please contact the Sigur Center at gsigur@gwu.edu. Requests should be made as soon as possible, but at least three days prior to the program to ensure accommodation.About the SpeakerEyal Aviv currently serves as Associate Professor of Religion. Dr. Aviv is interested in Buddhist philosophy and intellectual history. He studies topics of intersection between early Buddhist Philosophy, especially the Abhidharma and the Yogacara traditions, and contemporary philosophy. His interest includes topics such as philosophy of mind, cognitive science, ethics, and contemplative practices. His intellectual history research focuses on religion in the modern period, especially the Buddhist renaissance in modern China.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/religion-in-asia-lab-grown-bliss/100002002065488771
- **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Nonprofit, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Chung-Wen Shih Asian Studies Conference Room
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chung-Wen Shih Asian Studies Conference Room
- **lat**: 38.8961884
- **long**: -77.0442063
- **full address**: Chung-Wen Shih Asian Studies Conference Room, 1957 East Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Religion in Asia: Lab-Grown Bliss being held?
  - **A:** Religion in Asia: Lab-Grown Bliss takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 12:45 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 01:45 pm at Chung-Wen Shih Asian Studies Conference Room, 1957 East Street Northwest, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Religion in Asia: Lab-Grown Bliss?
  - **A:** Religion in Asia: Lab-Grown Bliss is organized by Sigur Center for Asian Studies at GW.

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