Bring your self to mind
Come and explore the frontiers of consciousness with philosopher Jakob Hohwy, percussionist Maria Moles, and Tibetan composer/performer Tenzin Choegyal
‘Know thyself’ is the original philosophical injunction, but what does that mean? We all experience the world through the lens of our own perceptions, values and beliefs – in short, through our consciousness. How can we go about understanding what consciousness is? And how might we change our minds through practices of reflection and contemplation, bringing more peace and attentiveness into our lives? We’ll explore these questions through conversation, music, and tasters of contemplative practice, in a richly experiential evening of Live Philosophy.
Jakob Hohwy
Speaker
As Director of the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies and founder of the Cognition & Philosophy Lab at Monash University, Jakob Hohwy encounters the intersections between philosophy, psychology and neuroscience in his multidisciplinary work. His book The Predictive Mind (2013) pioneered a philosophical study of a new scientific theory of the mind, and his experimental research seeks to make contemplative practices central to our conscious connection with one another and the world around us.
Jakob is on Twitter at @hohwy.
Tenzin Choegyal
Artist
One of the world’s finest Tibetan musicians, Tenzin Choegyal’s cantering rhythms, soaring vocals and exquisite flute solos have enchanted audiences around the globe. A son of Tibetan nomads, he feels a particular connection to the music of the Himalayan plateau and remains dedicated to preserving Tibet’s musical traditions. At the same time, he effortlessly embraces diverse genres and musical styles, bringing Tibetan music firmly into a contemporary setting. He collaborates with artists from all streams of contemporary music including major works for stage and film with Philip Glass and his Grammy-nominated album Songs from the Bardo with Laurie Anderson.
Tenzin is on Twitter at @tenzinchoegyal and on Instagram at @tibet_effect.
Maria Moles
Artist
The percussive performances of Maria Moles are distinguished by their textural subtlety and electronic ingenuity. Whether drumming solo or collaborating with Australia’s most renowned artists, her rhythmic timbre pulsates with virtuosity and power, inspired by the Kulintang music of the Philippines. Maria’s compositional and improvisational excellence radiates in her latest album For Leolanda (released with Room40 in 2022), marking a decade of dynamic rhythm-making on the contemporary percussion scene.
Maria is on Instagram at @marianancy.
Brigid Hains
Host
Brigid Hains is the editorial director of Aeon Media. An environmental historian by training, she is driven by a deep curiosity about the natural and human worlds. The Sophia Club is a chance for Brigid to express her love of beauty and the arts and to share the heartfelt dimensions of her intellectual life.
Event and ticketing details
- Date and time
Thursday 10 November 2022
7:30pm ‘til late
- Tickets
Full – $30
Concession – $25
- Location
Brunswick Ballroom
314-316 Sydney Road Brunswick Melbourne 3056
- Info
- Doors open: 6:00pm
- Performance starts: 7:30pm sharp
- Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening from the bar. Please note: the kitchen closes at 9:00pm, so we recommend arriving early and settling in with something delicious from the Ballroom Menu before the show starts
- Access your ticket for the event via the Moshtix confirmation email
- Please note that this venue has a 18+ age requirement, and valid ID must be shown upon entry
- The Brunswick Ballroom is wheelchair-accessible and fitted with an Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift. Please be mindful that wheelchairs must be carried up the stairs – the Brunswick Ballroom staff are more than happy to assist.