Spirituality and Religion
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Spirituality and Religion
Reconciling science and religion
How did a magical, spiritualist, mesmerized Europe ever convince itself that it was disenchanted? Josephson-Storm traces the history of the myth of disenchantment in the births of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, folklore, psychoanalysis, and religious studies. Ironically, the myth of mythless modernity formed at the very time that Britain,... See more
The Myth of Disenchantment: Magic, Modernity, and the Birth of the Human Sciences (University of Chicago Press, 2017)
How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence
Michael Pollan • 5 highlights
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The Pitfalls of Believing in Separation of Church and State
Phillip Picardireligiouslyblonde.substack.com
According to the Vedas, religion operates based on a set of do’s and don’ts. Religion provides these guidelines to ensure that our pursuit of wealth and joy in this world is sustainable, non-harmful, and ultimately beneficial for our spiritual growth. The do’s refer to actions that are ultimately good for us but may not come naturally. The don’ts
... See moreZen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Shunryu Suzuki • 5 highlights
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The world of reason can be narrow and filled with dead ends, while a spiritual viewpoint is limitless and invites fantastic possibilities. The unseen world is boundless.
Rick Rubin • The Creative Act: A Way of Being
