Siddhartha's Brain: Unlocking the Ancient Science of Enlightenment - Tapa blanda

"Fascinating. ... Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, exploring Siddhartha's brain offers compelling insights and invites further questions about the potential of the human mind."--Chicago Tribune

"Reveals not only how mindfulness meditation can rewire the human brain and help us achieve a sense of spiritual fulfillment but also how we can easily integrate the practice into our daily lives."--Scientific American

"Brain science and Buddhist lore combine in this compelling treatise on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness."--Kirkus Reviews

"[A] fascinating exploration of the neuroscience behind meditation. ... Kingsland skillfully dives in and out of various subjects -- the neurological relaxation response to meditation, the difference between pain and suffering, emotional regulation -- and effectively paints a neurological picture of the mind without devaluing Buddhism's spiritual image of cognition."--Publishers Weekly

"Fascinating. ... Masterfully connects core teachings of the Buddha to modern mental health concerns and emerging neuroscience findings."--Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work

"Impressive. ... Even readers well steeped in the sutras will likely come away having learned something new."--Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

"Kingsland expertly weaves the story and teachings of the Buddha with clinical and scientific research to engage in a highly readable examination of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. ... A satisfying read."--Library Journal (starred review)

"It's a pleasure to read Siddhartha's Brain. ... A smart, accessible balance of philosophical teachings and brain science and how meditation can relate to everything from addiction to Alzheimer's disease."--Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers