All Is One
The Science & Spirituality of Consciousness: The Science & Spirituality of Consciousness
by Ren Koi
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Pub Date 25 Mar 2022 | Archive Date 1 Mar 2022
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Description
The book offers a conclusive definition of consciousness that might satisfy both the scientifically oriented and spiritually oriented reader.
Despite centuries of analyses and debates between scientists and philosophers, consciousness remains puzzling and controversial. It is the most familiar yet mysterious aspect of our lives. There might be different levels of consciousness, or different kinds of consciousness, or just one kind with different features. Modern research into the human brain is yet to provide conclusive answers, and we don’t know if animals, insects or plants are conscious, or even the universe itself.
The contrasting range of research suggests that a new approach might be needed -- one that includes both an objective scientific view and a subjective philosophical and spiritual view -- in order to unlock the mystery. All Is One investigates how consciousness fits into a larger picture of the universe by exploring what science, philosophy, religion, and spirituality have to say on the matter, and offers a conclusive definition of consciousness that might satisfy both the scientifically oriented and spiritually oriented reader.
A Note From the Publisher
In 2012, John had a spiritual awakening and a psychic change as a result of working The Twelve Step Program. Having a strong affiliation with Japanese culture, he changed his name to Ren Koi (Ren meaning both ‘Lotus’ and ‘love’ in Japanese, and Koi being the symbol of courage in Buddhism while also being associated with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose in Japan).
In his first book, Addiction Prevention: Twelve Steps To Spiritual Awakening (2016), Ren proposed that the implementation of addiction prevention classes in schools could prevent the onset of mental health issues that people attempt to medicate with addictive substances and damaging behaviours, which lead to addictions. He has since published three more books and is currently writing his fifth book.
Working in the substance misuse field since 2015, Ren has tried to carry the message of recovery to still-suffering alcoholics and addicts. He works in partnership with people both personally and professionally to help them change their lives for the better, and achieve positive and life-affirming goals.
Advance Praise
The journey to enlightenment is really the only quest that matters in life, but most people are asleep. As children, we are raised to survive in the world but these teachings often carry within them the seeds of dysfunction. Self centeredness, self sufficiency and self righteousness are at the root of our problems. We fall into the trance of seeking for what we think we want, and lose the greater truth. That we are all one.
Through the deconstruction and analysis of a variety of academic studies, philosophers and thought leaders, Ren offers conclusions that will help you connect the dots on some very complex ideas. These ideas make the case that as we understand consciousness, we can understand our place in the world and how we affect one another.
The world is full of suffering and delusionment, however there is hope and meaning through understanding. There are many ways to discover deeper meaning as suggested throughout this book, from ancient traditions to the use of alternative means. Ren’s personal experiences and wisdom offer insights to what is possible for all of us who are seeking to unravel the conditioning of our past experience so that we might come to a new understanding and a new experience of possibility and awareness.
At the core of All Is One is courage. The kind of courage required to challenge our own self made prisons of thoughts and beliefs. Courage to bring our bias, assumptions and limited thinking to the light where all things are possible. We all have periods in our lives where we self sabotage and get stuck, but having the courage to live with an open mind is the path to ascending to the higher levels of consciousness available to all of us.
In this thoughtful book about consciousness, you will go on a journey to ask the bigger questions, the deeper questions, that we all need to consider as we walk towards finding meaning in our lives. Through the exploration of what scientists and philosophers have written about to finally come to your own conclusions, this book will expand your mind, and your consciousness.
Host of the ODAAT Chat Podcast, Arlina Allen
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781789048681 |
| PRICE | US$13.95 (USD) |
