Buddha’s Brain. Book Summary

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Rick Hanson

What’s inside

Buddha’s Brain explores how mindfulness and meditation can stimulate brain growth and promote well-being. It combines modern neuroscience with ancient wisdom to guide personal transformation.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding how meditation affects the brain
  • Learning practical techniques for emotional well-being
  • Gaining insights into the scientific basis of happiness and love
  • Enhancing personal spiritual practices with neuroscience knowledge

Key Points

  • The intersection of neuroscience and meditation
  • Brain plasticity and mental training
  • Cultivating happiness through mindfulness
  • Neurological underpinnings of love and compassion
  • Applying ancient wisdom for modern well-being
  • Practical exercises for brain and mind health

Who’s it For

  • Individuals interested in self-improvement
  • Meditation practitioners
  • Psychology enthusiasts
  • Readers curious about the intersection of science and spirituality

About the author

Rick Hanson is a psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and a New York Times best-selling author known for his expertise in mindfulness.