Dr. Edi Bilimoria was born in India and educated at the universities of London, Sussex, and Oxford. He presents an unusual blend of experience in the fields of science, arts, and philosophy.

Professionally, Edi is an award-winning engineer and consultant to the petrochemical, oil and gas, transport, and construction industries. He has been Project Manager and Head of Design for major innovative projects such as the Channel Tunnel, London Underground systems, petrochemical plants and offshore installations. He also worked in safety and environmental engineering for several Royal Navy projects, including the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier and the fleet of Offshore Patrol Vessels.

A student of the perennial philosophy for over half a century, Edi has given courses and lectured extensively in the UK, and internationally. He has organized and chaired conferences with the object of encouraging discourse on the different, but overlapping, roles of science, religion, and practical philosophy. Edi has published extensively in the fields of science, engineering, and the esoteric philosophy.  "Unfolding Consciousness" has received recognition with the 2022 Grand Prize Award from the Scientific and Medical Network. Edi's earlier work, "The Snake and the Rope" is also an award winner.

Website: edibilimoria.com

Summary and transcript of this interview

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Interview recorded October 12, 2024

YouTube Video Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump  

00:02:50 The Intersection of Science, Spirituality, and Philosophy  

00:06:22 The Evolution of Scientific Thought  

00:10:10 Understanding the Levels of Science and Consciousness  

00:14:20 The Limits of Intellect and Wisdom of Great Thinkers  

00:18:45 Meditation, Psychedelics, and Brain Perception  

00:23:13 The Brain as a Transmitter-Receiver  

00:26:51 Misunderstanding Isaac Newton’s Philosophy  

00:30:49 Is the Sun Alive? Examining Unconventional Definitions of Life

00:34:13 The Incredible Complexity of Human Cells  

00:37:39 Debunking the Infinite Monkey Theorem  

00:41:40 Materialism and Its Role in Science  

00:44:42 The Potential of Science and Spirituality Working Together  

00:49:12 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality  

00:53:04 The Science of the Human Eye: Discoveries and Design

00:56:44 The Debate on Intelligent Design and Evolution  

01:00:09 The Interplay of Spirit and Matter in Evolution  

01:04:36 Evolution as a Spiritual Journey  

01:08:30 The Monad and the Journey to Divinity  

01:12:12 The Absurdity of Freezing Bodies and Understanding Reincarnation  

01:15:01 Exploring the Distinction Between Ethics and Morality  

01:17:56 The Spiritual Essence of Matter

01:21:17 Understanding Karma: The Puzzle Piece of the Universe

01:24:08 Understanding Karma and Spiritual Evolution  

01:27:56 Personal Spiritual Journey: Overcoming Life Challenges  

01:31:14 Understanding Karma and Rising to Bodhisattva  

01:34:42 Themes of the Book: Mystery Teachings  

01:37:06 The Myth of Bacchus and Human Duality  

01:40:45 Understanding the Supreme Consciousness and the Kabbalah  

01:44:56 David Bohm and the Unity Elephant in Science

01:48:13 Building a Body of Wisdom Through Interlocking Insights