Science and Spiritual Practices

Transformative Experiences and Their Effects on Our Bodies, Brains, and Health

By: Rupert Sheldrake

Narrated by: Rupert Sheldrake

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. In this pioneering book, Rupert Sheldrake shows how science helps validate seven practices on which many religions are built, and which are part of our common human heritage: meditation, gratitude, connecting with nature, relating to plants, rituals, singing and chanting, and pilgrimage and holy places.

Sheldrake summarizes 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 audiobook will show how the core practices of spirituality are accessible to all.

This is an audiobook for anyone who suspects that in the drive toward radical secularism, something valuable has been left behind. Rupert Sheldrake compellingly argues that by opening ourselves to the spiritual dimension, we may find the strength to live more fulfilling lives.

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Beautiful in its simple descriptions and plain text.

You would think the ambiguous nature of the metaphysical and mankind’s journey through it wouldn’t be so simple to explain but Sheldrake’s masterful take makes it seem so easy.
Thank you.

Love it

As always, another epic book by Rupert Sheldrake. Well worth a listen! I find listening to him is very enjoyable as well as enlightening. Thank you and Om Shanti.

Love the book

This book gave an excellent review of spiritual practices an science together! Many studies were referenced which helped the book flow and show that with scientific research certain spiritual practices are beneficial to our mental, spiritual, and physical health.

excellent for all types of people

helps one to integrate knowledge of science with the intuitive, built in nature we received from God - at some point - either beginning of evolution or the special creation of man - either way god is responsible for our mind - soul and through it connects us to him, nature and others. we were meant to live a different life than our western world does - prior to Rome, all of history lived an "eastern" lifestyle, integrating the secular and sacred. the west divorces the two and is poorer for it. listen to a chapter before bed and fall asleep meditating on (concentration, not emptying) and you'll love this as much as I did. I especially appreciated his presenting each view accurately before offering a new perspective. eg atheist christian Muslim etc

interesting

interesting ideas about the value of traditions that create meaning and possible ways to apply them in your life