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Rohana Ulluwishewa was an Associate Professor at the Sri Jayewardenepura University in Sri Lanka. After gaining a M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, he completed his PhD at Kyushu University, Japan. In his thirty years of academic career he has worked as Senior Lecturer at the University of Brunei Darussalam, and was Visiting Fellow at Wageningen Agricultural University and Leiden University in the Netherlands, and at Leeds University, UK. He served as a consultant for many national and international development agencies and has published in numerous international journals. He was also an Honorary Research Associate at Massey University in New Zealand, where he currently lives.His previous book 'Spirituality and Sustainable Development' published by Palgrave Macmillan in UK was honored as a Finalist of International Book Award 2014. His current book 'Spirituality Demystified: Understanding Spirituality in Rational Terms' won the AWCT award, the highest literary award (Body, Mind & Spirit) in New Zealand in 2015 and it prompted judges to say "if one were to only read one book in one's lifetime, this is the one"
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Spirituality Demystified: Understanding Spirituality in Rational Terms by Rohana Ulluwishewa is an uplifting book that explains the nature of thought, feelings, consciousness, the nature of our minds, and our physical brain. The author blends the most important teachings of modern neuroscience and the latest discoveries of quantum energy with spirituality, making it a unique read. Apart from the spiritual angle, the author also delves into the science behind happiness and peace, which are important to spiritual growth and awareness. The author speaks about inner changes, fear, greed, and reduction of our self-centeredness, which needs to be worked on along with the external changes we make. The book gives a lot of information and is like solving a jigsaw puzzle.
All great religions have shown a way of attaining spirituality and the author also shows many science-based and non-religious pathways as well. Though the options are many, readers can make their own choices and the book also gives policy measures that will guide individuals to achieve their goals. The book shows us where the oneness of universal consciousness can guide us, and gives readers more clarity on spirituality and the practical value of spirituality for achieving a happy and successful life. The book is inspirational for all those who need a personal inner transformation and, by adopting appropriate policy measures, it is possible for governments and organisations to help individuals achieve their spiritual goals. The book, on the whole, makes readers understand the value of spiritual training.
