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Buddha’s Brain
The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
Book • 2009
This book synthesizes insights from thousands of years of Buddhist contemplative practice with the latest discoveries in neuroscience.
It provides practical tools and skills to help readers rewire their brains for greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and a deeper spiritual life.
The authors explain how mental practices can increase the capacity for experiencing happiness and peace, and offer guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to activate positive brain states such as calm, joy, and compassion.
It provides practical tools and skills to help readers rewire their brains for greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and a deeper spiritual life.
The authors explain how mental practices can increase the capacity for experiencing happiness and peace, and offer guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to activate positive brain states such as calm, joy, and compassion.
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