pstrongemWho are we Why are we here What is our relation to the universe And what exactly is consciousness, this mystery that makes possible all our experienceemstrongppThis book answers these questions in the context of a grand unified theory of existence-a positive vision for the world carried forth by meaning and significance. It shows how humanity's timeless wisdom traditions and experiential spirituality can be merged with modern science, and argues that the sum of our present knowledge necessitates a revision of the traditional interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution.ppAccording to the author, consciousness is not the result of inert matter nor is evolution a haphazard process governed by chance. He sees this assumption as a product of our limited understanding and argues that a new form of consciousness-the cosmic-grants us access to an enlarged perspective, one that finally makes it possible to map out our relation to the greater reality.ppAs seen from the perspective of