| Gentle Bridges: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on the Sciences of Mind Revised Edition Contributor(s): Hayward, Jeremy W. (Author), Varela, Francisco J. (Editor), Lama, Dalai (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570628939 ISBN-13: 9781570628931 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $22.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: What is the essence of the mind? Could computers ever have consciousness? Can compassion be learned? When does consciousness enter the human embryo? These are just some of the many questions that were discussed during a historic meeting that took place between several prominent Western scientists and the Dalai Lama. "Gentle Bridges" is a chronicle of this extraordinary exchange of ideas. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice - Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
| Dewey: 294.342 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.95" W x 8.98" (0.97 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
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| Publisher Description: What is the essence of the mind? Could computers ever have consciousness? Can compassion be learned? When does consciousness enter the human embryo? These are just some of the many questions that were discussed during a historic meeting that took place between several prominent Western scientists and the Dalai Lama. Gentle Bridges is a chronicle of this extraordinary exchange of ideas. |
