Religion and spirituality | Adya Jain | TEDxUWCSEA Dover
Adya Jain delves into how religion and spirituality are seen to be interconnected, and how they can work together, or on their own. Adya Jain is a Grade 11 student at UWCSEA, Dover. She is deeply interested in the intersection of for-profit business and socio-economic development, art, volunteering, debating, and writing. Last year, she stumbled upon a question in the John Locke Essay Competition about the meaning of spirituality for someone who—like Adya—saw herself as 'spiritual, but not religious.' After introducing the personal experiences motivating her exploration of religion and spirituality, she will interrogate the so-called differences between spirituality and religion, before concluding with what they have to come mean to her. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
More from TED
- 11:56Exploring Sound as Medicine of the Future - Soneiro Collective | Soneiro Collective | TEDxDaltVilaSoneiro performs a section from their symphonic, immersive sound experience ATTUNE, opening a field of resonance to come into coherence with that which is timeless amidst a world in flux. Put on your headphones, sit back, and let yourself be guided to experience sound as a medium for attunement — to the Earth, yourself, and one another. Recharge, realign, and reenchant. The poetic words unveil the intention behind the sonic space, inviting us to imagine a collective future. Since its foundation in 2016, Soneiro has been exploring the modality of sound as the medicine of the future. Founded by Alisa Reimer and Temple Haze in Berlin, Soneiro merges sound, music, and cross-cultural research to create contemporary sonic ritual art. The collective has brought its immersive sound experiences to international stages and interdisciplinary festivals, museums, and healing arts spaces. Soneiro collaborates with multidisciplinary artists, musicians, and wisdom carriers from different lineages, composes immersive sound experiences, and shares their approach through their Sound Trainings. This performance at TEDxDaltVila is featuring Temple Haze, Alisa Reimer and Bison Rouge. Visuals by Caroline Mackintosh. This performance is a live excerpt from Soneiro’s debut album ATTUNE (2024). This performance at TEDxDaltVila is featuring Temple Haze, Alisa Reimer and Bison Rouge. Visuals by Caroline Mackintosh. This performance is a live excerpt from Soneiro’s debut album ATTUNE (2024). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 7:58Ibiza, the island time forgot | Rolf Blakstad | TEDxDaltVilaWhat if the key to sustainable architecture has been with us all along? Born and raised in Ibiza, Rolf Blakstad grew up in a landscape of timeless homes built of mud, stone, and wood and designed in harmony with nature. These structures, unchanged for millennia, share striking similarities with the earliest human settlements. Rolf explores the wisdom of Ibiza’s barefoot builders, the sustainable design principles they followed, and how we can reclaim this legacy to respect the past while shaping a more sustainable tomorrow. Born, raised and currently living on the island of Ibiza, Rolf grew up immersed in the local culture and now heads the family architectural design office founded in 1967. Dedicated to studying, preserving and evolving traditional Ibicenco building in areas of dry zone architecture that share a common root throughout the world. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 13:47Peaceful Revolution Through Musical Activism | Roaman Vitalone | TEDxDaltVilaCan music be the spark that ignites a peaceful revolution? Roaman brings that question to life with a live performance that demonstrates how songs can break through barriers, remind us of what truly matters, and inspire positive change. Through soulful melodies, irresistible grooves, and heart-opening lyrics, he invites the audience into a space where music becomes both a tool for healing and a call to action. This performance celebrates art’s ability to shape the world, urging listeners to feel deeply, act boldly, and embrace music’s potential as a force for transformation. Bio: Roaman is a singer-songwriter, artivist, and storyteller using music as a force for social transformation. With a unique blend of folk, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and medicine music, he crafts songs that uplift, challenge, and inspire. His performances are immersive experiences—part celebration, part meditation—designed to open hearts and spark action. Grounded in the wisdom of sages and revolutionaries, Roaman fuses ancient truths with modern sound, leading a peaceful revolution through music. His mission is to amplify joy, hope, and truth, and remind us that “everyone is family, and everywhere is home. Roaman is a singer-songwriter, artivist, and storyteller using music as a force for social transformation. With a unique blend of folk, reggae, gospel, hip-hop, and medicine music, he crafts songs that uplift, challenge, and inspire. His performances are immersive experiences—part celebration, part meditation—designed to open hearts and spark action. Grounded in the wisdom of sages and revolutionaries, Roaman fuses ancient truths with modern sound, leading a peaceful revolution through music. His mission is to amplify joy, hope, and truth, and remind us that “everyone is family, and everywhere is home.” This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 13:20Living an authentic life without limits | Zafar Bhunnoo | TEDxESCP LondonLiving a life without limits doesn’t mean it’s perfect — it means it’s yours. It means choosing truth over comfort, even when it’s hard.So today, I challenge you: own your truth.Even if your voice shakes. Even if you’re still figuring it out. Even if the world doesn’t understand.Because the world doesn’t need the version of you that fits in. It needs the version that’s real. It needs you. Serial entrepreneur, and speaker with nearly 20 years of experience in real estate development, investment, and more recently, motorsport. Having managed over £2.5 billion worth of assets across various projects, he is now the Founder of Limitless which seeks to capitalize on this experience and create the future of living with a vision to make the world a happier and more connected place. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 17:17You Have a Superpower—It’s Called Volunteering | Mayur Patnala | TEDxHyderabadWhat if volunteering isn’t just about helping others—but about discovering yourself? Mayur Patnala, founder of Nirmaan India, explores the magic that unfolds when we give without expectations. He shares how acts of service, collaboration, and purpose-driven work don’t just change communities—they reshape our own lives in ways we never anticipate.When you volunteer with intention, values, and hard work, the impact goes beyond what we can measure. And it is all down to doing what you really love doing! Meet Mayur Patnala, visionary social entrepreneur and Founder & Global CEO of Nirmaan Organization. Under his leadership, Nirmaan has empowered over 3 million people across 23 Indian states through initiatives in education, skill development, and health. What began in 2005 as a student-led mission at BITS Pilani has expanded to 40+ programs aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, impacting marginalized communities, youth, and women. Recognized internationally through the U.S. State Department's IVLP, Mayur has also received accolades such as the "Champions of Change" Award and BITSAA Global 30 Under 30. His journey, from volunteering to reshaping lives, epitomizes resilience and a relentless pursuit of social equity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
- 8:13How your environment can shape your success | William Kou | TEDxQSI Shenzhen YouthThe speech “Power of the Environment” is a speech dedicated to addressing the power and usefulness of our surroundings. In William’s speech, he will take you on a journey, investigating how your environments shape you as a person and how to unlock your full potential. William is currently a sophomore in QSI Shenzhen. He has a passion in physics and sociology and likes to investigate into human nature and behavior. He hopes that his speech could inspire people to reflect on their environment and find the solution to their current challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx