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Buddha's brain the practical neuroscience of happiness, love & wisdom

The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else's-and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. By combining breakthroughs in neuroscience with insight...

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Main Author: Hanson, Rick, Ph. D.
Other Authors: Mendius, Richard.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, c2009.
Subjects:
Neuropsychology.
Happiness.
Love.
Wisdom.
Buddhism and science.
Summary: The Buddha and other great teachers were born with brains built essentially like anyone else's-and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Science is now revealing how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. By combining breakthroughs in neuroscience with insights from thousands of years of contemplative practice, you, too, can use your mind to shape your brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. --publisher.
Physical Description: x, 251 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-251).
ISBN: 9781572246959 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1572246952 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author Notes: Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a neuropsychologist and New York Times best-selling author. His books include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha's Brain, Just One Thing, Mother Nurture, and Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. Hanson is the founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom. He is on the Advisory Board of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and taught in meditation centers worldwide.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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