Prayer or Mantra?

This book looks at meditation and prayer as never before. From brain imaging to the basic concepts of God, the differences between Christian prayer and Easterner’s meditation are explored. This timely and thought-provoking contrast involves science, spirituality, and significant controversy.

David G. Smithson, M.D. is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has practiced the last fifteen years in the Kansas City area and is currently the director of an inpatient medical rehabilitation ward at a large hospital there. His medical practice involves the rehabilitative care of stroke, brain injured, spinal cord injured, orthopedic, and other patients.