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Buddha's Brain

By: Rick Hanson Ph.D., Richard Mendius MD, Daniel J. Siegel M.D. - foreword
Narrated by: Alan Bomar Jones
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Publisher's 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.

Buddha’s Brain draws on the latest research to show how to stimulate and strengthen your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and worth. You’ll learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. This clear, down-to-earth book is filled with practical tools and skills that you can use in daily life to tap the unused potential of your brain and rewire it over time for greater well-being and peace of mind.

©2009 Rick Hanson (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

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BUDDHAS BRAIN

Wond3rful audible book. Its worth your time and money. There are many different ways to meditate and to be mindful.

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Great Book, But I’d Like a Hard Copy

Would you listen to Buddha's Brain again? Why?

Yes, there’s so much information that it’s hard to retain just listening once. Since it’s not a story, it can be listened to over and over

Who was your favorite character and why?

There’s no characters.

What does Alan Bomar Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Good voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

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It was hard to tell where one chapter or idea ended. This book would be best read rather than listened to.

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Fantastic!

Absolutely awesome book! Quickly became one of my favorite books ever! Great info for science lovers, great insight for students of Eastern philosophy. Well done!

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Chapter Listing do not correlate with chapters

The chapters do not correlate with what chapter you are trying to listen to. Can this be fixed?

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My New Bible

Just awesome.. Brings together spirit and science beautifully!!! Well narrated. I plan to read this book over and over!! They should teach this stuff in school

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Reflections of inner peace

Listening to perpetual wisdom with gentleman's soothing voice like guided meditation. Releasing burden of clinging.

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A decent "listen" ... I enjoyed it.

This was a very refreshing and palatable "listen". Which was a great suprise, as they cover quite a bit of useful material, effortlessly. You will listen to this more than once.

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Great brain food.

I enjoyed hearing about the workings of the brain, how it is shaped by events, and consequently shapes us. Many say We are what we eat. I now feel, just as importantly, our thoughts shape our thoughts. Taking a mindful approach gives us the best opportunity to best use our grey matter. Well, that's what I think anyway.

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great

Loved it, important book. I found it very informative. Learned a lot. The audible was great way to listen while driving.

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Outstanding work.

One of the best work I've seen in many years on the subject. Just great!

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