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The Tibetan Buddhist master brings together ancient Buddhist wisdom with the latest developments in Western medicine as he presents his innovative meditation techniques for a more enlightened and happier life.
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For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now.
This groundbreaking work, with a foreword by bestselling author Daniel Goleman, invites us to join in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. Working with neuroscientists, the author provides clear insights into modern research, which indicates that systematic training in meditation can enhance activity in areas of the brain associated with happiness and compassion.
With an infectious joy and insatiable curiosity, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will forever change the way we understand the human experience. And using the basic meditation practices, he offers readers a chance to recognize the unlimited potential of our own minds.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a truly wonderful book. Although written by a Tibetan Tulka (reincarnate Lama) Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, it is a true blend of science and Buddhism. For those who are interested in the scientific answers to the working of the human mind you will find the answers here.
If like me, you follow a Buddhist Path this book is a truly remarkable piece of teaching from one of the Worlds most renowned Buddhist Teachers.
In this book Rinpoche explains how from a very young age he suffered severe panic attacks, how he dealt with pain and a host of other problems that people face.
I had the good fortune to have my copy signed at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, while he was teaching there this summer 2007. He will be back there in 2008 - so, if you get the chance ... he is a wonderful person to meet - full of compassion and humour.
If like me, you follow a Buddhist Path this book is a truly remarkable piece of teaching from one of the Worlds most renowned Buddhist Teachers.
In this book Rinpoche explains how from a very young age he suffered severe panic attacks, how he dealt with pain and a host of other problems that people face.
I had the good fortune to have my copy signed at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, while he was teaching there this summer 2007. He will be back there in 2008 - so, if you get the chance ... he is a wonderful person to meet - full of compassion and humour.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book I have ever read on the concepts of buddhism and meditation. and I have read many! Scientific studies are related to Buddhist beliefs in such a way that anyone can understand the concepts and understand how our unruly thought processes shape our lives for better or worse. Meditation is taught from basic level and with a sense of humour and the instructions are incredibly easy to understand and practice. I thought I had been successfully meditating for years only to learn that I had not.
I was looking for a buddhist book that would teach me to live joyfully and spiritually and this was so easy to understand it was an absolute joy to read. I am now going to read every book I can find by this Author. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born to write and teach and I am thrilled to have discovered his work.
I was looking for a buddhist book that would teach me to live joyfully and spiritually and this was so easy to understand it was an absolute joy to read. I am now going to read every book I can find by this Author. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born to write and teach and I am thrilled to have discovered his work.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in buddhism or just trying to cope with life. Makes certain concepts much clearer to understand.
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A joy to read
I got this book out of the library and started reading it. I soon realised that there was so much information and so many ideas to contemplate that it would take a long, long time... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Reggie Carr
Truly magnificent
This is one of the best tools which can be used to conquer anxiety disorders.
The book does not give wild theories nor does it bore the reader with irrelevant stories. Read more
The book does not give wild theories nor does it bore the reader with irrelevant stories. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Moe
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An excellent, easily readable book. Written in a self-effacing but confident manner, it raises many issues regarding our search for happiness, whilst at the same time integrating... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. Andrew M. Jarvis
Worth reading
I postponed reading my copy as I thought some other books on Buddhism were more serious, but I was wrong. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ruan
The first 100 pages give, the next 100 pages take away
This is a book on mental techniques Buddhists use to get rid of suffering. It's written by a Tibetan who appears to be a Buddhist cleric. I shall call him Rinpoche for short. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Printul Noptilor
Best Buddhism and meditation book I have read
I have read many books over the years on Buddhism and have always ended up thinking of Buddhism to be slightly nihilistic. Read more
Published 18 months ago by keef
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This is an introductory book on buddhist Tibetan meditation. The author attempts to bring together the Western and Eastern scholarly traditions. Read more
Published 18 months ago by luciernaga
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I've got informed in a sattisfying way, my book arrived very soon, despite I ordered from France, and the package was just cartboard in ecological way which I much appreciate!
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by Reinhart Ute
Perfect
With this book I finally understand what meditation is about There is a detailed straight forward scientific explanation, followed by a step by step introduction to meditation open... Read more
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