The Priest and the Pandit

Meetings with Remarkable Men

Rev Doc Stephen Thompson passionately believes that the same message comes through Jesus and the Upanishads.

Christine Lambie interviews Stephen to hear how these two influences have shaped his whole life. Correction: Stephen’s first PhD was on the subject of pratyaya, not the Mandukya Upanishad.

The School of Philosophy and Economic Science offers courses in practical philosophy and economics with justice as well as other subjects. It aims to approach philosophy in a practical way, encouraging students to apply philosophy in their lives.

The School also introduces a mindfulness-type exercise leading eventually to mantra meditation.