THE VISIONARY WINDOW: A Quantum Physicist's Guide To Enlightenment. Foreword By Deepak Chopra, M.D.

black 1/2 cloth hardbound 8vo. 8º (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. not worn or torn or price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings or store stamps, no stickers or bookplates, no names, no inking , no underlining, no remainder markings etc ~. first edition ("First Quest Edition"). first printing ( # 1 in # line). xix+320p. 16 b&w illustrations. references. index. religion. philosophy. physics. psychology. quantum yoga. theosophy. ~ After almost a century of using quantum physics to delve into the mystery of matter, it is clear that by itself it is not complete; the conscious observer is necessary to complete it. Thus opens the visionary window, introducing into science the idea of consciousness as the ground of all being and the metaphysical basis for a new paradigm. ~ adapted from the Preface. And thus begins quantum physicist Amit Goswami's pioneering exploration of science and spirit in the tradition of Fritjof Capra's classic work, The Tao of Physics. Capra's breakthrough contribution in 1975 was to find parallels between what remained two separate realities. Now going beyond this work, Goswami begins with the premise, not of parallels, but of complete integration and spends the rest of the book explaining why, using stories and colorful examples from pop culture in language for the lay reader. His new holistic worldview addresses the questions that matter most: Who am I and what is my purpose? Is truth the same in science and religion? Are thoughts real? Does prayer have power? Why do bad things happen to good people? Is the existence of the Divine and of eternal life a matter only of faith, or can it be proven? Is happiness possible? Are there miracles? The last part of the book clearly explains how the new science can help us take the next giant leap forward in consciousness. Goswami discusses the creativity of the body to self~heal; the power of spiritual practice and how to choose a meditative path; and the five stages of spiritual growth, culminating in the ability to transcend the physical laws of nature. So are there miracles? Evidence is ample, says this physicist, that the answer is up to us.…