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Science and Spiritual Practices
- Reconnecting Through Direct Experience
- Narrated by: Rupert Sheldrake
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
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Summary
By the author of The Science Delusion, a detailed account of how science can authenticate spirituality.
In this pioneering audiobook, 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.
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- Mike
- 19-11-17
Good but a little short.
Will listen to this again, refreshing to hear a different world view from a more holistic view point, and the more robust view that we understand very little about this Universe, a good place to start learning!
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- Candice Davies
- 25-03-21
Authenticating the disconnect of today
Atheism is overrated. A phrase I coined to myself prior to reading this book.
The contents of this book back up the feelings I have had having a loss of the sense of community in our secular lives today.
Some great insight into the spirituality of humanity.
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- Chris
- 08-09-18
Enjoyable and thought provoking.
Presented beautifully and read by the author. Straddles science and spirituality with some lovely insights from Rupert's own extensive career. Read it under a tree!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-05-20
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I really enjoyed listening to this book, and feel interested in listening to more content from the author! The narration us also very clear and warm-voiced. Thank you!
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- Sue
- 12-01-24
I revisited my practicees as a result of this excellent book.
Rupert Sheldrake's narration gave me a quiet reassurance and encouraged me to be more grateful. .I lament that many of my friends are unhappy and question my ignorance when I say I believe in God. In some ways it's the new 'Coming out ' experience.
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- Niall Rooney
- 30-04-18
brilliant
Sheldrake is brilliant. I could listen to this all day, again. end the hate, meditate.
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- Alice Lankester
- 03-10-23
A fascinating view of the human experience
I enjoyed this very much. Particularly the connections and commonalities of the human experience independent of religious dogma. The points about the common history of all humans — and animals — to have rituals were moving. I thought much about what we all have in common. It made me sorry I don’t sing more but I will continue my discovery of pilgrimage — walking with intention. This book gave me much to think about and I’m deeply appreciative for that. The authors voice was quite mellifluous.
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- Tiago
- 25-01-18
What I expected to be.
Was awesome and it is always a pleasure to listen a book from the voice of it author.
It should exist more books about these themes, with respected people focusing on fringe subjects. Anthony Peake, Daniel Quinn, Terrence McKenna, Joseph Atwill, Noam Chomsky or Robert Waggoner are good examples on completely different fields.
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- Robert
- 20-03-19
very interesting read
I was captivated by this book; it is a mine of fascinating information about spirituality. i have now purchased the kindle edition so i can study the text in more detail. i also liked the peaceful and measured manner in which the book was read. if you are interested in people and spirituality then you will find this book very thought provoking and fascinating.
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-02-20
food for thought
This is a great book that will make you look at the world ina different way. Recommended.
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