The Joy of Living

Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

De: Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, Eric Swanson

Narrado por: Jason Scott Campbell

A New York Times Bestseller!

For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now.

In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, Yongey Mingyur provides clear insights into modern research indicating that systematic training in meditation can enhance activity in areas of the brain associated with happiness and compassion. He has also worked with physicists across the country to develop a fresh, scientifically based interpretation of the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality.

With an infectious joy and insatiable curiosity, Yongey Mingyur weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will forever change the way we understand the human experience. Using the basic meditation practices he provides, we can discover paths through everyday problems, transforming obstacles into opportunities to recognize the unlimited potential of our

own minds.

With a foreword by bestselling author Daniel Goleman, The Joy of Living is a stunning breakthrough, an illuminating vision of the science of Buddhism and a handbook for transforming our minds, bodies, and lives.

©2007 Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche; (P)2007 Random House Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House Inc.

Some things are left out

Great book. I got the kindle version to read along and discovered several instances of subsections left out.

love it

love it. it brings reality to meditations and slows for it to be a grasped. it it beneficial for both novice and more seasoned spiritual practices as well.

Audiobook version shorter than textbook

Wanting to revisit specific sections I also bought the book, identical cover and edition. Every other page I notice new sections redacted from the audiobook version, now listening and reading at the same time. I do not see the reason for their removal from the "new york bestseller" version to this audiobook and in my opinion it strips awsy a lot of the humour and kindness from the book. Still love it, though.

Great book to help you with understanding the concepts of meditation

have found the book that will help you understand the process of meditation and the spiritual journey.
Namaste
Brinn Tomes
Neuro Synthesist

Important Subject, Credible Author, but would benefit from an editor

Good overview on the philosophy of meditation and the history of Buddhism. less emphasis on methods of meditation which would be helpful. Great to know about young gay and his background. And also the English was very good by the narrator. particularly like the incorporating more modern-day Neuroscience with meditation. The one recommendation would be editing. a lot of the content is repetitive and even worse gets restated in ways that are inconsistent with prior statements. so wording and phrasing matters and so when they change it could be hard to follow and digest

Excellent book about awareness

A book for people interested in the nature of reality. Concise, scientifically oriented and spiritual at the same time. Easy to listen to but requires attention.

Worthwhile

Some interesting ideas about brain and mind; science and spirituality. I found it a tad light on practical tips, and a bit heavy on the supernatural towards the end. Still a worthwhile listen!

Good job abridging

Also got the kindle version to refer to, and study parts. This audiobook is a great initial listen for the car or airplane. Or, I think it stands by itself as a complete introduction to applied secular Buddhism or mindfulness that points out interesting connections to modern neuroscience. Well narrated.

Enlightens your life experience!

The guide for a life based on compassion which rewards the human experience with a view of life that vanishes suffering even in the presence of pain.

Must read

Very interesting way to explain the practice of medication. Well explained. The stories in the book are so nice and catchy.