Jesus,Moses,Mohammed,Gandhi,and the Buddha all had brains builtessentially like anyone else's,yet they were able to harness theirthoughts and shape their patterns of thinking in ways that changedhistory.With new breakthroughs in modern neuroscience and the wisdom ofthousands of years of contemplative practice,it is possible for us toshape our own thoughts in a similar way for greater happiness,love,compassion,and wisdom.Buddha's Brain joins the forces of modern neuroscience withancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can work towardgreater emotional well-being,healthier relationships,more effectiveactions,and deepened religious and spiritual understanding. This bookwill explain how the core elements of both psychological well-being andreligious or spiritual life-virtue,mindfulness,and wisdom-are based inthe core functions of the brain: regulating,learning,and valuing.Readers will also learn practical ways to apply this information,as thebook offers many exercises they can do to tap the unused potential ofthe brain and rewire it over time for greater peace and well-being.
Publisher: New Harbinger PublicationsISBN: 9781572246959Number of pages: 272Weight: 374 gDimensions: 155 x 230 x 16 mm
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