Update: In response to devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona, we have approved Nova Scotia’s request for federal assistance – and we will deploy the Canadian Armed Forces to help them with assessment and response. We will be there to support people every step of the way.

This cheeky bandit tried to steal my brunch! @ Eastin Thana City Golf Resort Bangkok instagram.com/p/Ci6rYr_pUKX/…

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I slept on the balcony and this was my greeting this morning. Deep gratitude for everyone who made this moment #FereiginBhutan #bhutan @ Tenzinling Resort instagram.com/p/Ci_WVvgBdMe/…

South Asia studies TT JOBS psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/PSU_Acad…

What can contemplative research add to the study of religion? This panel will explore how focusing on contemplative practices can add value to understanding religious/spiritual traditions by casting a wide net across spiritual, religious, and secular contexts. Australian Association for the Study of Religion

What I'll be listening to on the train this morning. 😊

There's still time to sign up for tomorrow's online talk with Andrea Acri. But we also have details of our first fully hybrid (online and in person) talk from Monika Hirmer, 28th November, 7.30pm UK time, in the Khalili Lecture Theatre and on Zoom. eventbrite.co.uk/e/monika-hirme…

There's just about still time to book for tomorrow's talk with Kenji Takahashi otn he Physiological Teachings of Yoga as Found in the Mahābhārata. Book via Eventbrite as usual: eventbrite.co.uk/o/soas-centre-…

Our next talk (fully online this time) will be 13th December, 11am UK time: The Kaula Yoga of the Mālinīvijayottara with Somdev Vasudeva. Sign up via Eventbrite as usual: eventbrite.co.uk/e/somadeva-vas…

unsinkable.com/movieticket/ looks interesting!

My colleague and doctoral supervisor extraordinaire gave a talk with SOAS CYS. IF you missed it find it here.

If ever there was doubt that our eyes (retinas to be exact) are pieces of brain extruded from the rest to eventually reside outside the cranial vault, see this video. Also why viewing sunlight has such a direct effect on the brain. The eyes are (include) brain. Sound narrated.

HYBRID: Just a reminder that there is still time to book for Philip Deslippe's talk on Researching the Early History of Yoga in the United States. Monday 30th January, 7.30pm (UK time) online and in person. Book via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/o/soas-centre-…

Continuing our series on Understanding Yoga Studies, here is number 6: An Introduction to Sociology. You can get early access to this content if you join our mailing list, but the series is hosted on our website: soas.ac.uk/about/research…

When you suddenly realize that the deadline is tomorrow

Looking forward to this: scienceandbeliefinsociety.org/live-events/in…

Wonder and Enchantment in conversation with Patrick Curry around his new book Art and Enchantment: How Wonder Works youtu.be/4RlKcheHHOo