Finding God in Nature and Consciousness; from the Realizing God Online Summit

In this interview with Dr. Marc Stollreiter for the Realizing God Online Summit, Rupert Sheldrake shares his journey from atheism to spiritual awakening, discussing the intersection of science and spirituality, the power of prayer, and the revival of pilgrimage in modern times.

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Running from 02/07/2025 - 02/16/2025, the summit includes workshops, Satsangs and interactive sessions led by esteemed spiritual guides from around the world.

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction and purpose of the conversation
00:00:43 Rupert's journey from childhood faith to atheism
00:04:13 Psychedelic experiences and spiritual awakening
00:08:53 Questioning science and seeking holistic approaches
00:16:54 God's presence in nature and the problem of suffering
00:25:41 Different approaches to prayer and spiritual practices
00:37:17 The power of positive thinking and its limitations
00:43:42 Spiritual practices and the revival of pilgrimage
00:51:27 Bridging the gap between spirituality and science
00:54:46 Rupert's current research and funding

About Rupert
Dr Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, is a biologist and author best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance. At Cambridge University, as a Fellow of Clare College, he was Director of Studies in biochemistry and cell biology. As the Rosenheim Research Fellow of the Royal Society, he carried out research on the development of plants and the ageing of cells, and together with Philip Rubery discovered the mechanism of polar auxin transport. In India, he was Principal Plant Physiologist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, where he helped develop new cropping systems now widely used by farmers. He is the author of more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and his research contributions have been widely recognized by the academic community, earning him a notable h-index for numerous citations. On ResearchGate his Research Interest Score puts him among the top 4% of scientists.

https://www.sheldrake.org