Kirby de Lanerolle’s academic journey in neuroscience culminated in research on meditation effects on productivity, maximizing human potential, and achieving flow states. His research bridges ancient contemplative practices with modern scientific understanding, demonstrating how structured meditative disciplines enhance cognitive performance, neuroplasticity, and overall well-being.

 

Sri Lanka has deep roots in ancient Christianity. St. Thomas is said to have reached the shores of “Taprobane” as early as 52 AD, and the presence of Eastern Christianity, interwoven within a predominantly Buddhist nation, attests to this rich heritage. The archaeological discovery of a 1,400-year-old Nestorian cross in Sri Lanka further underscores the existence of Christianity before it was institutionalized as a religion. Kirby de Lanerolle harnesses this ancient Christian lineage, inviting others to rediscover and engage with these profound spiritual wells.

 

Those who know Kirby would attest to his unique ability to create equilibrium amidst the noisiest and most chaotic environments. Having held senior positions within governments and United Nations organizations, he has also built award-winning businesses. His pursuit of discipline has seen him excel across various domains, earning national medals in both boxing and rifle shooting while currently training in duathlon. Kirby also serves as an ordained overseer of one of the largest Indo-Sri Lankan dioceses.

 

Kirby is deeply passionate about restoring dignity to people’s lives and has devoted significant time to developing modalities outside the orthodox. Initiated into hermetic traditions at the age of 14, he has explored Cabalistic, Vedantic, Pranic, and other esoteric disciplines. His spiritual path brought him full circle back to his Christian faith, enriched by experiences in traditional Methodism, Pentecostalism, and various Charismatic revivals. Today, he is widely regarded as a prophetic voice and a Judeo-Christian mystic.

 

With a Master’s degree in Neuroscience from King’s College London, Kirby integrates a cutting-edge understanding of the human mind with his spiritual teachings. His insights into neuroplasticity, cognitive equilibrium, and the role of neural coherence in spiritual experiences provide a scientific lens to his long-standing mystical pursuits. 

 

Neuroscientifically, Kirby’s explorations into fasting, meditation, and spiritual ecstasy align with findings on altered states of consciousness, neurogenesis, and brainwave modulation. His engagement with ancient Christian mystical practices such as contemplative prayer and asceticism correlates with modern scientific breakthroughs blending ancient Christianity with modern science. 

 

His polymathic life has been strengthened by his life partner Fiona, WOWLife Church, and an ever-deepening relationship with Christ. Today, he stands as a bridge between the ancient and the modern, the mystical and the empirical, offering a holistic approach to spiritual evolution that is both deeply rooted in tradition and validated by contemporary neuroscience.