The Science of Spirit: Parapsychology, Enlightenment and Evolution

by Luis Portela

Overview

Throughout the 20th century and into the new millennium, humanity has made enormous advancements in science and technology. Spiritual enlightenment, however, has gone relatively neglected, as fascination with material progress tends to keep us focused on the physical world, giving less importance to universal values, to being, to spiritual life.

Parapsychological research has produced significant findings over the last few decades, and science has the obligation to continue exploring this area, seeking to contribute to the spiritual enlightenment of humanity. This book examines evidence of traditional psychic phenomena, promoting a more comprehensive understanding of them, and offering new perspective to see ourselves as particles of "universal energy," interconnected with all others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476641522
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	12/18/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	182
Sales rank:	843,239
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Luis Portela was chairman and CEO of the pharmaceutical company Bial, president of the Health Cluster Portugal, president of the General Board of the University of Porto, and vice-president of Serralves Foundation. He is now the chairman of the Bial Foundation, a non-profit institution supporting scientific research, created by Bial and the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities.
Luis Portela was chairman and CEO of the pharmaceutical company Bial, president of the Health Cluster Portugal, president of the General Board of the University of Porto, and vice-president of Serralves Foundation. He is now the chairman of the Bial Foundation, a non-profit institution supporting scientific research, created by Bial and the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

 1 • From Science to Love (by way of introduction)
 2 • Towards Enlightenment
 3 • Particles of Energy
 4 • Consciousness
 5 • Spiritual Evolution
 6 • Grains of Sand
 7 • Thought Transmission
 8 • Psychokinesis
 9 • Willpower
10 • Neurosciences and Parapsychology
11 • Near-Death Experiences
12 • Successive Lives
13 • Survival and Instrumental TransCommunication
14 • Astral Body
15 • Regression and Progression
16 • Mediumship
17 • Intuition
18 • Self-Healing and Healing
19 • Paradigm Shift
20 • Transparency
21 • Discernment
22 • Discovering the Path
23 • Universal Values
24 • Responsibility
25 • Learning to Think
26 • Whole Truth
27 • Happiness
28 • Harmony
29 • Impersonal Life
30 • Unconditional Love
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

Highly recommended.”—Australian Journal of Parapsychology; “In The Science of Spirit, Luis Portela shows how decades of rigorous parapsychological research points toward a new understanding of our interconnectedness with other people and with the natural world. I know of no other resource that makes this connection as clearly as this very readable book, which is accessible to everyone. Portela explains how this scientific research provides a solid foundation for an appreciation of our spiritual nature, and of the values that lead to a life in harmony with the world around us. The Science of Spirit will open your eyes and your heart”—Bruce Greyson, MD, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia

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