Conference Day 1 (Tues) 24th Feb 2009
The conference on Meditation For Pain Management was opened by the honorable Mr Nijawan, with a brief introduction to the SRSG campus, it's history and goals. The conference chair, Dr Susan Gould-Fogerite, then presented a discussion of the conference goals and structure. S.P. Mishra followed this with a lecture about the nature of the development of personal skills which are not taught in a modern university. Following him, Mr Veejay Dhasmana, Vice-Chancellor of HIHT-University gave an introduction to the work carried out at Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT). Dr. Clarke was next, discussing the goal of combined therapy as an integration of medical science with self awareness to facilitate changes in lifestyle, and enhance the effectiveness of medical treatment. Swami Veda Bharati was introduced by Veena Maitra, Vice-President of AHYMSIN, giving some details about the life of Swami Veda and his work for the benefit of humanity. The evening finished with an hour plus lecture by Swami Veda Bharati, making clear why the actual topic of the conference is not ‘Meditation and Pain Management’, but ‘Meditation for Pain Management’. Detailed notes follow:
Conference Briefing Two
Swami Veda opens conference on Meditation and Pain Management
Rishikesh, 24th Feb.
Swami Veda Bharati, Chancellor of the HIHT University, is opening today a five day long International Conference on Meditation and Pain Management. The conference is significant as specialists in such diverse fields as neurology, oncology, nephrology, and anesthesiology, besides dentistry will present their research findings. The medical specialists will be joined by clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, ayurveda practitioners and experts on yoga and meditation in seeking ways to manage pains. Meditation as a tool in pain management will be explored both experientially and scientifically. While the hub of the major activities of the conference will be in the Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama in Pashulok area of Rishikesh, some sessions will also be offered at the HIHT University and the Seema Dental College and Hospital.