Monday, December 21, 2009
by Timothy Burgin
Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson Print E-mail
Buddha's Brain by Rick HansonThis fascinating book describes how meditation practices can literally change our minds.  Hanson uses neuroanatomy, physiology and psychology to explain how the brain works in creating specific feelings and states of mind.  The bad news is that the brain and the body seem to be hardwired to create suffering.  The good news is that current research is showing that the brain is malleable and changeable, and it is changed by how we use it.   Likewise, the structure and biochemistry of the brain determines what types of thoughts and emotions can be created in our minds. Citing scientific research, Hanson shows how we can consciously work to re-wire our brains to produce peace, happiness, kindness and compassion through time tested Buddhist meditation practices. This is a great book for anyone interested in meditation, especially for someone who wants to understand what is physically and chemically happening in the brain during different states of meditation, thought, and emotion.

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