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Non-believers increasingly seek spirituality outside formal religions

Meditation can be a path to spirituality

Meditation can be a path to spirituality Source: SBS

The latest census showed nearly a third of Australians do not follow a religion.


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By Michelle Rimmer

Source: SBS



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The latest census showed nearly a third of Australians do not follow a religion.


But among the non-believers, increasing numbers are seeking spirituality elsewhere.

Whether through meditation or other alternative practices, people are adapting to meet their own spiritual needs outside formal religions.


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