Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain

While some readers may be put off by the combination of the connection with the Dahli Lama and science, this book is a great review of current brain science discoveries. If you stick with the book you will get much more science than eastern religion. A very good read but if you are not used to the scientific terminology or if you do not like reading summaries of research (ala Scientific American) then you will struggle and may snooze thru some very important reviews of research.

This book was marginally interesting, with a lot of information presented, although much of it is not new. I kept waiting for something actionable and there is just nothing there short of joining the Mind and Life Institute. In fact, it felt like a lot of the book was just promoting Buddhism and the Mind and Life Institute. I have nothing against Buddhism and will probably do some more research as a result of reading this book, but I was expecting a lot more and never got it.

Sharon Begley's book reads and listens more like a compilation of facts and data than a book, BUT the content is so rich and useful, that it's worth the purchase.

If you are a fan of positive psychology, mindfulness, meditation, and research into happiness, this will be right up your alley.

If you're a scientist, this one is NOT for you. There's nothing new in this book, although some of scientific anecdotes were quite interesting (as anecdotes only, not as a new concept or an inspiration).

I don't know why almost every other sentence must end with "...told prof.XXX to Dalai Lama", or "... asked Dalai Lama", or "suggested Dalai Lama", etc. Of course, Dalai Lama is an important figure, but as a religous leader, not as a scientific expert. Why does it matter whether Dalai Lama agrees to the scientific data or not, or whether he thinks some scientific result is interesting or not? It didn't matter when the church said the earth was flat and the world went around the earth - because the scientific fact is it is round and the world does not go around the globe, regardless of what the church thought. Sure, I understand that a large portion of scientific results in this book were from the conferences organized by Dalai Lama and company. But it should have been enough just to mention it in the introduction or preface, unless this book was heading for a religious book, not a scientific one.

The title is deceptive; rather than providing practical information, this book is little more than a drawn-out description of a series of meetings between Buddhists and scientists and of a few experiments on neural pathways. Here's the synopsis: rather than becoming fixed or rigid in adulthood, the neural pathways in human brains (and presumably in primate brains, since the book's research is based in part on some horrifically inhumane experiments involving monkeys) remain changeable - and, with conscious effort, can change. There: now there's no need to purchase this book and slog through slow narrative, descriptions of animal cruelty, and repetitive messages.

This is a non-stop information ride of inspiration. After listening to this book, if you're not convinced of the inherent power and influence of your thoughts, words and actions on your lives then you must have not been paying attention. Sharon outlines from both a scientific and spiritual level the ongoing development and creation that takes place within our brains. With insight from thought leaders, researchers and spiritual leaders everything comes together in a truly fascinating and captivating way. If you're skeptical about the power within and looking for the scientific and psychological proof, then place this at the top of your list.

This is an excellent exposition of findings related to Neuro-Science, Psychology and measurable effects of meditation and mental training. A unique scientific enquiry into the possibilities of tomorrow.

This book is at the top of my list. It is well done and has valuable information.

Virus of the Mind by Brodie.

My favorite part of this book is when she describes how we can live a much happier life if we take charge of our thoughts.

In the opening of this book The Dalai Lama's words moved me because he expresses so much hope for the world.

This is a must read for anyone that wants to take charge of their life in a very positive and meaningful way.

I thought the person reading the book sounded robotic and it was hard to listen to it, so I went back to just reading the book.

The narrator was horrible. I wish the author would read the book.

I really enjoyed reading this book, it has a lot of great insights into neuroplasticity. That and the combination of Buddhist philosophy made for a great read and incredible insight.

Provided practical information without the need to sift through thousands of pages of research reports.

There is too much valuable information to digest in one sitting.