You are invited to join the Lunch Talk #48 at the Faculty of Education, UIII

Prof. Ananta Kumar Giri, PhD (COMPOSE Fellow at the Faculty of Social Sciences UIII and Founding Honorary Executive Trustee, Vishwaneedam Center for Asian Blossoming, Puducherry and Chennai) will share about: “Learning the Art of Wholeness: Integral Education and Beyond”.

The concept of wholeness is often obscured by the illusion of fragmentary existence, which is frequently produced by socio-cultural and educational systems. The speech will share the book which proposes a new and creative path of wholeness, advocating for the realization of the interconnected parts of our lives as an emerging whole. In the field of education, this approach encourages the cultivation of wholeness by engaging multiple dimensions of life—such as the physical, mental, psychic, vital, and spiritual—instead of narrowly focusing on mental memorization. This vision is exemplified by initiatives like Integral Education, drawing inspiration from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, which aims for the holistic unfolding of individuals and societies. The speech will further discusses other educational movements for wholeness, including the Steiner-Waldorf Schools and the free schools in Denmark, based on fieldwork conducted across various global locations.

Day/Date: Monday/December 8, 2025
Time: 13.00-14.30 (Jakarta Time)
Place: Theater, Faculty A Building

Online participation:
https://bit.ly/LunchTalkEdu48

E-Certificate is provided

Thank you!

Recorded on YouTube