{"product_id":"9781473630093","title":"Science and Spiritual Practices","description":"Author: Rupert Sheldrake\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781473630093\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 26 Jun 2018\u003cbr\u003ePages: 256\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 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:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Meditation\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Gratitude\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Connecting with nature\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Relating to plants\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Rituals\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Singing and chanting\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e         Pilgrimage and holy places. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRupert 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, \u003ci\u003eScience and Spiritual Practices\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717733142686,"sku":"ADS-9781473630093","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781473630093.jpg?v=1776129118","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781473630093","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}