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Buddha's Brain

The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom

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Buddha's Brain

By: Rick Hanson PhD, Daniel J. Siegel MD - foreword, Richard Mendius MD - contributor, Jack Kornfield - preface
Narrated by: Rick Hanson PhD
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Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson—now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold!

Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else’s—and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Neuroscience now reveals how the flow of thoughts actually sculpt the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states. By combining breakthroughs in science with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, you too can shape your own “Buddha’s Brain” for greater happiness, love, and wisdom.

Buddha’s Brain draws on evidence-based neuroscience to show you how to stimulate your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and self-worth. Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, you’ll learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. Most importantly, you will foster positive psychological growth that will literally change the way you live in your day-to-day life.

This book provides an essential intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice, and is filled with practical tools and skills that you can use every day to tap into the unused potential of your brain and rewire it over time for greater well-being.

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©2009 by Rick Hanson. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Buddhism Neuroscience & Neuropsychology Psychology Psychology & Mental Health

Critic Reviews

"A wonderfully comprehensive book. The authors have made it easy to understand how our minds function and how to make changes so that we can live happier, fuller lives."—Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness

"This is simply the best book I have read on why and how we can shape our brains to be peaceful and happy. This is a book that will literally change your brain and your life."—Jennifer Louden, author of The Woman’s Comfort Book and The Life Organizer

"Buddha’s Brain is a significant contribution to understanding the interface between science and meditation in the path of transformation. Illuminating."—Joseph Goldstein, author of A Heart Full of Peace and One Dharma

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