Religion, Humanity, and Learning

Religion, Humanity, and Learning | Akhil Gupta

Akhil is the Founder of the Universal Enlightenment Forum.
He is the former chairman and senior managing director of the Blackstone Group.

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In a captivating conversation with Akhil Gupta, founder of the Universal Enlightenment Forum (UEF) and former CMD of The Blackstone Group, we delve into the depths of religious commonalities and the mission of fostering human flourishing. Discover the insights behind Gupta’s book, “Bridges Across Humanity,” as he unveils the interconnectedness of religious teachings and the profound impact of embracing love, learning, and play in our lives.

00:32- About Akhil Gupta

Akhil is the Founder of the Universal Enlightenment Forum.
He is the former chairman and senior managing director of the Blackstone Group.
He’s the author of the book ‘Bridges Across Humanity’

12:58- How are you integrating ancient wisdom with modern science?

.Integrating ancient wisdom with modern science by emphasising spirituality as the foundation of religion, philosophy, and science.
Utilising insights from Harvard’s human flourishing program to study the effects of spiritual practices on daily life, such as meditation and yoga.
Curating content from various sources to provide readers with the most beneficial insights in the shortest possible time, driven by a mission to bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.

19:33- How does your book differ from other books on world religions?

The book focuses on common themes across religions, rather than highlighting differences.
It emphasises the importance of understanding religious practices in their particularity.
It aims to create “T individuals” who are deep in one subject (their own religion) while also having a broad understanding of other religions.

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