‘The modern world is desacralized, that is why it is in crisis. The modern person must rediscover a deeper source of their own spiritual life.’  Carl G. Jung

‘Making the world sacred and acting accordingly certainly cannot be left to governments, corporations or major institutions, even religious ones…’

‘We live in a time of perpetual questioning, not least about what it means to be human. That freedom is a jewel.’

At a time when religion is increasingly associated with divisiveness and authoritarianism, Dr Stephanie Dowrick offers a quite different perspective on what it means to seek and discover the life-changing gifts of ‘the sacred’.

The ‘sacred’ starts, she explains, not with dogma or exclusive claims to specialness, but with the simple yet profound matter of how we view ourselves…and view and value the lives of others. Touching the sacred, the very least we will live by is to do no harm. At best, we will know from our daily living that each of us is equally precious in a wondrous whole.

Drawing on her decades of deep exploration of the world’s faiths – embedding her confidence that true wisdom is invariably both compassionate and universal – Stephanie demonstrates through her intimate recollections and profound inspiration how inevitably ‘the sacred’ belongs to us all.

‘Seeking the Sacred is like a chalice of wisdom. It overflows with inspired and inspiring quotes and teachings… While Seeking the Sacred is about personal transformation, it is a political, even polemical work… a rallying cry that to save the planet we must shed our spiritual and cultural provincialism…’   Claire Scobie, Sydney Morning Herald

“[Dowrick] makes the point that a sacred life ultimately rests on how you behave, rather than the ideology you espouse. Seeking the Sacred is beautifully written and extraordinarily insightful. Stephanie Dowrick voices our doubts and questions, and skilfully outlines the truths that address them, providing invaluable guidance and inspiration for the reader. I think this is her best book so far.” Rosamund Burton, Good Reading (A “five star” review)

‘Stephanie Dowrick’s writing is like sunshine for the growth of our “wise self”. Her words nurture the seeds of kindness, creativity, generosity, aliveness and presence that lie within us all.’  Professor Marie Bismark, Consultant Psychiatrist

‘Like the great sages, Dowrick is aware that true wisdom comes from experiencing all that life can bring and reflecting deeply upon it.’ Anne French, The Listener

‘ This is an intimate book, and a powerfully encouraging one. I finished it braver than when I began.’ Joyce Kornblatt, writer and spiritual teacher

‘Seeking the Sacred offers great insight, inspiration and wisdom whatever your spiritual path.’ Nova Magazine

‘A thought-provoking book that will resonate with readers of any religious, cultural or philosophical background.’ Kevin Mark, Australian Bookseller & Publisher