{"product_id":"science-and-spiritual-practices-by-rupert-sheldrake-9781473630093","title":"Science and Spiritual Practices","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeditation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGratitude\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting with nature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRelating to plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRituals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSinging and chanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePilgrimage and holy places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRupert Sheldrake summarises 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854821773548,"sku":"9781473630093","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781473630093.jpg?v=1759256278","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/science-and-spiritual-practices-by-rupert-sheldrake-9781473630093","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}