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Buddha’s Brain

The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

Book • 2009

Richard Mendius

This book synthesizes insights from thousands of years of Buddhist contemplative practice with the latest discoveries in neuroscience.

It provides practical tools and skills to help readers rewire their brains for greater emotional balance, healthier relationships, more effective actions, and a deeper spiritual life.

The authors explain how mental practices can increase the capacity for experiencing happiness and peace, and offer guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to activate positive brain states such as calm, joy, and compassion.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Rick Hanson

when remembering interests that led to writing books.

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Mentioned by

Jeff Lieberman

as one of the books whose neuroscience research on meditation made him start meditating.

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Mentioned by

Diann Wingert

as a recommended resource related to mindfulness and rewiring the brain for positive feelings.

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Mentioned by

Nick Holton

as one of

Rick Hanson

's books.

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Mentioned by

Forrest Hanson

as a book his father,

Rick Hanson

, wrote.

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Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

as a book that integrates neuroscience and ancient wisdom to rewire the brain.

Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson (Heroic Wisdom Daily)

Mentioned by

Francis Weller

in relation to Rick Hansen's work in neuropsychology.

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Mentioned by

Michael Krasny

as one of the author's books that have sold over a million copies.

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Recommended by

Bruce Martin

for its insights into mindfulness and creating mental space.

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Mentioned by

Ajahn Kovilo

as one of

Rick Hanson

's books.

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