Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work

Seven Spiritual Practices in a Scientific Age

De: Rupert Sheldrake

Narrado por: Rupert Sheldrake

To go beyond is to move into a higher state of consciousness, to a place of bliss, greater understanding, love, and deep connectedness, a realm where we finally find life's meaning - experiences for which all spiritual seekers seek.

Dr. Rupert Sheldrake - best-selling author of "Morphic Resonance" - examines seven areas of spiritual practice that are personally transformative and have scientifically measurable effects. He combines his extensive knowledge of science and the natural world, as an experienced biologist, with a broad command of mystical and religious traditions to show how we can tune into more-than-human realms of consciousness. Whether by taking cannabis or psychedelics such as ayahuasca, or by engaging in more traditional religious practices like fasting, prayer, and celebrating holy days, Sheldrake shows how we can and do truly go beyond. Even everyday activities can have mystical dimensions, as he illustrates, including sports, relating to animals, the cultivation of virtues and the helping of others in our complex social environment.

Why do these practices work? Are their effects just brain activity? Are they essentially illusory? Or can we really contact forms of consciousness greater than our own?

1. The Spiritual Side of Sports
2. Learning from Animals
3. Fasting
4. Cannabis, Psychedelics and Spiritual Openings
5. Powers of Prayer
6. Holy Days and Festivals
7. Cultivating Good Habits, Avoiding Bad Habits and Being Kind
   

"Rupert Sheldrake is one of the most clear-thinking and revolutionary scientists of our time." (Professor Richard Tarnes, California Institute of Integral Studies)

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A Great Follow Up To Science and Spiritual Practices.

Rupert Sheldrake brings together the world of experience to science and spiritual practices in a way that honors both endeavors. He uses a broad synthesis of ideas, theories, research and antidotal story’s to show that science and the spiritual life can be and are integrative pursuits of the mind, body and spirit.

Practical advice, easy to digest.

Great synthesis of practices from the normal activities we encounter on a daily basis to the more explicitly religiously grounded ones. Really appreciate his descriptions of the secularization of religious practices, helped me understand what’s being lost when we disconnect the spiritual aspects of practices like fasting.

Time well spent.

I don't always agree with Rupert Sheldrake, but he is always interesting and deeply thought provoking. I like hearing his thoughts in his own voice as the reader of this book.

worth the listen nothing new under the sun

great book nothing new under the sun. Listen on a fast speed for fun!