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Science and Spiritual Practices
Science and Spiritual Practices: Transformative experiences and their effects on our bodies, brains and health | Rupert Sheldrake
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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.
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Having been fortunate enough to share a stage with Prof Sheldrake in Oxford last year I was blown away by his talk. Gone are the days when ‘science‘ was pitted against ‘religion‘. As this marvellous book shows, science is becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of spirituality and has empirical proof to prove it. Meditation, gratitude, pilgrimage, ritual, singing and chanting all bestow benefits to body and soul - as Sheldrake lucidly shows.

paulfrankspencer Trying to get religious folks to see it goes the other way too. As science can affirm the worth of religion, theology affirms the mysteries of science. Gotta sit down with a book that dives deeply into it all to really appreciate it. 4y
Mistermandolin @paulfrankspencer Yep; absolutely. 4y
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