Science and Spiritual Practices: Reconnecting through direct experience

Synopsis

In this pioneering book Rupert Sheldrake shows how science helps validate seven practices on which all religions are built, and which are part of our common human heritage:· Meditation· Gratitude· Connecting with nature· Relating to plants· Rituals· Singing and chanting· Pilgrimage and holy places. The effects of spiritual practices are now being investigated scientifically as never before, and many studies have shown that religious and spiritual practices generally make people happier and healthier. Rupert Sheldrake summarizes the latest scientific research on what happens when we take part in these practices, and suggests ways that readers can explore these fields for themselves. For those who are religious, Science and Spiritual Practices will illuminate the evolutionary origins of their own traditions and give a new appreciation of their power. For the non-religious, this book will show how the core practices of spirituality are accessible to all, even if they do not subscribe to a religious belief system. This is a book for anyone who suspects that in the drive towards radical secularism, something valuable has been left behind. Rupert Sheldrake believes that by opening ourselves to the spiritual dimension we may find the strength to live more wholesome and fulfilling lives.

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781473646841

Related ISBNs:

9781473630079, 9781473630086, 9781473630093

Publisher:

Hodder & Stoughton

Date of Addition:

04/07/22

Copyrighted By:

Rupert Sheldrake

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Narrated By:

Rupert Sheldrake

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Religion and Spirituality, Psychology, Philosophy

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.