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Following a serious health scare, Eric Weiner embarks on a global quest to encounter the divine, abandoning his atheism on a voyage of spiritual discovery. He spends time meditating with Tibetan lamas in Nepal, exploring energy practices to unblock his chi in China, and delving into Kabbalistic teachings in Israel.
Through these diverse experiences, Weiner examines whether religious and mystical traditions can offer tangible encounters with the divine, framing his journey as both an adventure and a personal spiritual biography.
The book records his travels and reflective moments, presenting a candid account of a modern seeker confronting faith, science, and the mysteries that bridge them.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Memoir/Travel Memoir
Authors: Eric Weiner
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