In Special Interest

The Theory of Everything

Saturday 14 March 2026

Join us at the Winchester Guildhall for a transformative, hands-on, experience where Buddhist philosophy meets Science.

The Science of Consciousness and Physical Reality

What if the world we experience is not built from fundamental “things,” but from dynamic patterns of aggregation that give rise to the appearance of entities, objects, and even the self?

This public talk presents a new integrative framework — Aggregation Leads to Effect — to explore how physical reality, matter, and conscious experience may emerge without relying on intrinsically existing entities. Drawing from contemporary physics, cognitive science, and deep insights from Buddhist philosophy, the talk challenges the common assumption that reality is composed of discrete, independent units.

Speaker

Ven. Dr. Athurugiriye Mahinda Thero
A researcher and teacher working at the intersection of physics, philosophy, and Buddhist thought, with a focus on consciousness, ontology, and the nature of reality. He is a former research scientist at the Australian National University, with a PhD from ANU, is now dedicated to helping many people around the globe.

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