Peace easy quiz

Study Notes

Study material is for Scientific Studies of Mind, Matter, Spirit and Consciousness.
The university is MIT World Peace University, Pune, India.
The university's mission involves technology, research, social innovation and partnerships.
The university has four decades of educational excellence.
Founders believe peace is established via universal education inspiring society.
The curriculum includes a peace component and yoga practices.
The study material covers topics such as introduction, evolution of consciousness, the three bodies, meditation and neuroscience, expanding consciousness and its benefits, yogic psychology, concept of spirit/soul/self, and march towards freedom.
A university index is provided.
There are practical exercises, including guided relaxation.
There are learning outcomes for each section detailing the material covered.
The information in the document is about scientific study of mind, matter, spirit and consciousness with a focus on meditation and self-development.

Humans want happiness and success.
Science and technology have improved living standards.
Despite progress, there's much suffering.
Fundamental questions such as realizing full potential, improving relationships, finding life purpose, and overcoming suffering are explored.
The document emphasizes a holistic approach to self-improvement.

Consciousness is a spectrum from subconscious to superconsciousness.
A wide range of human experiences are explored.
The idea of a spectrum of consciousness is not new - yogis and mystics have long understood it alongside western psychologists.
Consciousness is described as being a "mere film between two oceans, the subconscious and the superconscious.”
There are different states of consciousness, including the subconscious, conscious, and superconscious, and the various chakras related to human consciousness.
Swami Vivekananda's insights into consciousness are referenced.

Meditation is a technique for regulating the mind which can improve well-being.
Neuroscience research highlights the positive effects of meditation on various physical and mental factors.
Brainwave frequencies are associated with specific states of consciousness.
Brainwave frequencies change with different states of consciousness.
Meditation is shown to improve various emotional and cognitive functions in individuals.

Expansion of consciousness is a significant goal.
Expansion influences various aspects of life, improving relations, and self-development.
Current medical research studies the positive effects of meditation and yoga on the functioning of the brain.
Scientific research underscores the link between meditation practices and the benefits to mind and body.

Yogic psychology investigates the inner workings of the mind.
Yoga emphasizes mental stillness.
The importance of mental modifications (Vrittis) is highlighted
The eight limbs of Yoga are introduced, describing disciplines for the individual's inner evolution.
The goal of yoga psychology helps individuals address the obstacles and disturbances that cause them difficulties.

The concept of the Soul or Self/Atman/Brahman lies at the heart of various Indian philosophical systems.
The Upanishads, a collection of ancient Indian philosophical texts, explore the nature of Brahman and Atman.
Brahman is the ultimate reality.
Atman is the individual/inner self.

The struggle for freedom is present (from various sorts of restrictions) in human life.
A call for greater human freedom is given.
The various teachings from ancient texts which emphasize freedom for the human beings are presented.

The text offers practical exercises for self-improvement and meditation, such as guided relaxation.
It provides additional resources, for example, videos and apps.