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  • Reconnecting Through Direct Experience
  • By: Rupert Sheldrake
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  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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By the author of The Science Delusion, a detailed account of how science can authenticate spirituality.

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
  • 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 summarises the latest scientific research on what happens when we take part in these practices and suggests ways that listeners 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 nonreligious, 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.

©2017 Rupert Sheldrake (P)2017 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

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Interesting listen

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. He talked a lot about nature, trees, and their spiritual significance which appeals to me. For someone who bought this book see what the 'other' side of the debate talked about, I was quiet impressed. 5 stars.

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Useful Discussion of Spiritual Practices

Covering interesting historical, scientific and philosophical matters, this is a very useful book for believers and non. You don't have to accept everything said to obtain great value.

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Excellent!

I highly recommend this book to anyone exploring how to lead a more meaningful life

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Fascinating insights...

I appreciated Rupert’s experience and insights into meaning and the spiritual path as well as his considered critique of the mechanistic scientific mind that dominates contemporary society. He is easy to listen to speaks clearly and concisely to make even complex ideas very accessible. I would love to spend some time chatting with him - perhaps on a walk to one of those sacred places he mentions in the book. An enjoyable and thought provoking read!

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Love this!

Inspirational. Love the content and narration. Appreciate the simple options presented at end of each chapter how you can practice these ideas.

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inspired articulation of the role of faith

This is a wonderful uplifting book beautifully read by the author. A must read for anyone seeking to make sense of spirituality and our religious legacy in a secular age.

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