| Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (16pt Large Print Edition) Contributor(s): Hanson, Rick (Author) |
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ISBN: 036932367X ISBN-13: 9780369323675 Publisher: ReadHowYouWant OUR PRICE: $32.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Neuropsychology - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) |
| Dewey: 612.8 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.42 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, Gandhi, and the Buddha all had brains built essentially like anyone else's, yet they were able to harness their thoughts and shape their patterns of thinking in ways that changed history. With new breakthroughs in modern neuroscience and the wisdom of thousands of years of contemplative practice, it is possible for us to shape our own thoughts in a similar way for greater happiness, love, compassion, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain joins the forces of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can work toward greater emotional well-being, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and deepened religious and spiritual understanding. This book will explain how the core elements of both psychological well-being and religious or spiritual life-virtue, mindfulness, and wisdom--are based in the core functions of the brain: regulating, learning, and valuing. Readers will also learn practical ways to apply this information, as the book offers many exercises they can do to tap the unused potential of the brain and rewire it over time for greater peace and well-being. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hanson, Rick: - Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a neuropsychologist, contemplative neuroscience researcher, and meditation teacher. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, he cofounded the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom and edits the Wise Brain Bulletin. |