ix, 272 ; 24 cm; The ground.The journey begins --The inner symphony --Beyond the mind, beyond the brain --Emptiness: the reality beyond reality --The relativity of perception --The gift of clarity --Compassion: survival of the kindest --Why are we unhappy? --The path.Finding your balance --Simply resting: the first step --Next steps: resting on objects --Working with thoughts and feelings --Compassion: opening the heart of the mind --The how, when, and where of practice --The fruit.Problems and possibilities --An inside job --The biology of happiness --Moving on.; Buddhists have enjoyed the benefits of meditation for millennia. Here, renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur invites us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind this practice. Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, Yongey Mingyur provides 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 scientifically based interpretation of the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality. Yongey Mingyur weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will 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.--From publisher description.; 

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