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IONS Research Program: Science of Transformation (sample)
IONS President Marilyn Mandala Schlitz and Research Psychologists Cassandra Vieten and Tina Amorok discuss their systematic investigation of the transformative process.
- Audio Lectures
- July 2007
- 00:03:00
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Distant Healing Intention
Definitions and Evolving Guidelines for Laboratory Studies
This paper provides definitions and a discussion of evolving guidelines for conducting research on the effects of distant healing intention (DHI) on living systems in the laboratory. We consider the relevance of DHI laboratory research to applied healing, special theoretical challenges, and other considerations that distinguish DHI research from other domains of laboratory science.
- Publications Scholarly Papers
- May 1, 2003
- 13 pages
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"The Rainbow Body Phenomenon" with Father Francis Tiso
Implications for Research and Religion
Monsignor Tiso discusses the implications of an IONS-sponsored research project investigating a specific case of the Tibetan Buddhist practices of the "Rainbow Body," the ostensible dematerialization of the physical body ...
- Audio Lectures
- 2002
- 01:12:40
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 1, No. 2
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
A 12-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Spring/Summer 2010
- 12 pages
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 2, No. 1
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
A 12-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Fall/Winter 2010
- 12 pages
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 2, No. 2
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
A 16-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Spring/Summer 2011
- 16 pages
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 3, No. 1
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
A 16-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Fall/Winter 2011
- 16 Pages
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 3, No. 2
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
A 16-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Spring/Summer 2012
- 16 pages
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"Modern Mediumship Research" with Gary Schwartz
Do we survive bodily death? If so, what might the spirit realm be like? This teleseminar takes you to the edge of spooky science with Dr. Gary Schwartz, one of the world's leading scientific researchers of these supernatural claims.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2006-04-06
- 01:02:12
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"Healing Power of Ordinary Awareness" with John Astin
Although scientific research has long evidenced a profound connection between mind and body in healing, the medical model has been slow to integrate that evidence. John describes the barriers between the bio-psycho-social model of medical philosophy and the bio-medical model of the industry, which have been the topic of his research.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2006-08-02
- 01:04:28
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IONS Research Program: Emerging Worldviews (sample)
IONS President Marilyn Mandala Schlitz and Research Director Cassandra Vieten engage in a spontaneous dialogue on IONS' exploration of how we form and change our models of reality. Cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom converge, expanding worldviews.
- Audio Lectures
- October 2007
- 00:03:00
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Embracing The Immaterial Universe
Leading-edge research is challenging the fundamental assumptions that drive conventional science. The result: a new noetic science that is integrative and holistic.
- Publications Articles
- December 2005 - February 2006
- 5 pages
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Molecules & Choice
Researcher Pert explores how our biochemistry guides, but can also be guided.
- Publications Articles
- September - November 2004
- 5 pages
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IONS Research Program: Extended Human Capacities (sample)
IONS President Marilyn Mandala Schlitz and Senior Scientist Dean Radin engage in a spontaneous dialogue about IONS’ scientific legacy and continuing inquiry into the frontiers of consciousness and the outer limits of “inner space.”
- Audio Lectures
- Spring 2007
- 00:03:00
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"The Use of Psychedelics in Psychiatry and Medicine" with Charles Grob
This discussion reviews the history of psychiatric research with psychedelics from the 1950s to the present. Particular focus is applied to recent approved investigations with normal volunteers and with specific ...
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2011-02-23
- 00:56:51
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"Nonlocality and Exceptional Experiences" with Stephan Schwartz
Stephan A. Schwartz discusses his research into the extraordinary experiences we know as moments of genius, religious epiphany, and psychic insight. Two hundred years of reductive materialism has failed to ...
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2011-05-18
- 01:41:34
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The Noetic Post, Vol. 1, No. 1
A Bulletin from the Institute of Noetic Sciences
An 8-page newsletter with information on the noetic sciences, from feature articles and book reviews to research updates and news on IONS.
- Publications Newsletters
- Fall/Winter 2009
- 8 pages
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"Conversations at the Edge" Lecture Series
This popular IONS lecture series from 2005-2006 informed San Francisco Bay Area members and the extended community about cutting-edge research and new ways of thinking about the changing times we ...
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"Why Self-compassion Is More Important for Psychological Well-being than Self-esteem" with Kristin Neff
Kristin's research shows that self-compassion offers all of the psychological benefits of self-esteem with none of its drawbacks. In fact, research indicates that by caring for ourselves compassionately we are more motivated to learn from our mistakes, grow, and reach our full potential.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2010-06-09
- 00:59:45
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"The Mind's Brain" with Sharon Begley (sample)
In this teleseminar, host Cassandra Vieten discusses fascinating developments in neuroscience with author and Newsweek science columnist Sharon Begley. Many scientists believed the brain loses its plasticity with aging, but Sharon tells us that research now shows we can continue to learn throughout life.
- Audio Teleseminars
- 2008-05-13
- 00:07:21