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"Buddha's Brain is compelling, easy to read, and quite educational. The book skillfully answers the central question of each of our lives--how to be happy--by presenting the core precepts of Buddhism integrated with a primer on how our brains function. This book will be helpful to anyone wanting to understand time-tested ways of skillful living backed up by up-to-date science."
--Frederic Luskin, PhD, author of "Forgive for Good" and director of Stanford Forgiveness Projects
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Jesus, 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.
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is a valuable read. The subject matter is clearly presented and well written, and justified itself well to me. I didn't buy this book for 'enlightenment', but strangely enough I did have some 'lightbulb moments' whilst reading it - this was a pleasant and unexpected outcome for me. I am looking forward to re-reading it and that says it all.
51 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's a crime that I am the first on Amazon's uk site to review this! I only bought it having seen the rage reviews on Amazon US, and this book turned out to deserve such reviews.
This book is laid out incredibly well, with a true simplicity which is apt for a buddhist manual. The use of bullet points and clear distinctions between which sections concern the science, and which sections concern the practice, help you to relax and take it all in as you please rather than being force fed everything at once.
This book would be ideal for anybody that isn't too concerned with the more religious aspects of buddhism, that just wants to use it for it's clear and proven psychological benefits, not that it wouldn't be a wonderful book for any practitioner of buddhism to own. Follow the advice in this book and you will improve mentally in every area in which it is possible to improve, and you will know exactly how and why it is working!
This book is laid out incredibly well, with a true simplicity which is apt for a buddhist manual. The use of bullet points and clear distinctions between which sections concern the science, and which sections concern the practice, help you to relax and take it all in as you please rather than being force fed everything at once.
This book would be ideal for anybody that isn't too concerned with the more religious aspects of buddhism, that just wants to use it for it's clear and proven psychological benefits, not that it wouldn't be a wonderful book for any practitioner of buddhism to own. Follow the advice in this book and you will improve mentally in every area in which it is possible to improve, and you will know exactly how and why it is working!
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was initially intimidated by the title, feeling that anything neuroscience would leave me out of my depth; but on the contrary it provided captivating and accessible insight into how cultivating positive emotions can resculp the brain. This book put many missing pieces of the puzzle together. I was engrossed and didn't want it to end. I look forward to re-reading it.
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mix of brain & buddha as the title implies
Loved it! As a practising Exec & Career Coach I have read & studied a lot in the last 6 months on neuroscience particulary Dan Siegel's work. All wonderfully enlightning. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Claire Palmer, Career & Coach Development
Heavy going at times but informative.
The references to Neuroscience, brain structure and brain chemistry left me floundering at times. Not so much about Buddha and more about brains. Not always an easy read.
Published 1 month ago by Ant
buddha s brain
this book helps you to understand why sometimes we think negative and positive about things,it also explains physiologically how and why,this book is a must read I highley... Read more
Published 1 month ago by peter
Excellent book
I feel this is an excellent book which I really enjoyed reading and will keep returning to. I found it thought provoking and it led to more than a few "ah-ha" moments. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David j b
Very practical and assuring throughout
An excellent book, giving a clear businesslike rational basis for Buddhist understanding and practical methods such as meditating with no superfluous supernatural overtones for us... Read more
Published 4 months ago by fastolph bolger
easy to pick up, too easy to drop
Two stars, because several people find Buddha's Brain helpful; plus it gives several interesting facts about how suffering arises, how meditation affects the brain, and so on. Read more
Published 6 months ago by GGirl PhD
Buddha's Brain
Having studied Buddhism I found this book very informative as to how meditation works. Anyone interested in wanting a clamer more peaceful life should read it and follow the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by mags
brainy mindfulness
Controlled, informative and gently amusing. This book seamlessly ties together stuff from neurology, evolutionary psychology and mindfulness meditation. Read more
Published 8 months ago by George Clark
going deeper
This book is an enjoyable and interesting read, whether you are a practicing Buddhist or not. I certainly was entertained by discovering why and how my meditation practice works. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Julie
Buddha's Brain
I have read and re-read this book as I have found it so helpful to understand the way that neuroscience has progressed to help us understand how and why we do things, not... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lynne Owen
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