Science and Spiritual Practices, Rupert Sheldrake
Science and Spiritual Practices, Rupert Sheldrake
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Science and Spiritual Practices
Transformative Experiences and Their Effects on Our Bodies, Brains, and Health

Author: Rupert Sheldrake

Narrator: Rupert Sheldrake

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/27/2019

Synopsis

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 book will show how the core practices of spirituality are accessible to all.

This is a book 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.

About Rupert Sheldrake

Rupert Sheldrake is a biologist and the author of more than eighty-five scientific papers and twelve books. He was a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge University, a Frank Knox Fellow at Harvard University, and a Research Fellow of the Royal Society. From 2005 to 2010, he was the director of the Perrott-Warrick Project, funded by Trinity College, Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, California, and of Schumacher College in Devon, England.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Fenna on November 22, 2017

3.5 stars -note that I am reviewing the audiobook version of this book- I was disappointed in this one. When I saw the title and description several weeks ago I got very excited and waited for it to become available but I feel like the title of this book is misleading. The title of this book is 'Scien......more

Goodreads review by Francis on June 17, 2020

We live in a strange world, and I envision a future where people will compare the present times to the Dark Ages. But the deeper the night, the closer the dawn, they say. And I believe that too. How could I not, after reading Rupert Sheldrake's books? Even though the scientific community, interesting......more

Goodreads review by Greg on May 01, 2019

This book was confusing and disappointing. The meditation tips were unenlightening. It was interesting to hear about the various scientific theories explaining the physiological effects of meditation, and entertaining to listen to Rupert's anecdotes about his early school days, and his personal tran......more

Goodreads review by Erin on March 17, 2025

Pretty spot on (but much more thoroughly and eloquently expressed) exploration on the connection and spirit I seek.......more

Goodreads review by Gregg on March 19, 2020

News flash – scientists can be spiritual, too. Who knew? Rupert Sheldrake, author of “Science and Spiritual Practices,” that’s who. Actually, there is nothing about practicing rigorous scientific methodology that prevents a person from simultaneously cultivating an inner, subjective spirituality. Th......more

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