The Monastery and the Microscope: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mind, Min

Description: The Monastery and the Microscope by Wendy Hasenkamp, Janna R. White An illuminating record of dialogues between the Dalai Lama and some of todays most prominent scientists, philosophers, and contemplatives FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An illuminating record of dialogues between the Dalai Lama and some of todays most prominent scientists, philosophers, and contemplatives In 2013, during a historic six-day meeting at a Tibetan monastery in southern India, the Dalai Lama gathered with leading scientists, philosophers, and monks for in-depth discussions on the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human mind. This eye-opening book presents a record of those spirited and wide-ranging dialogues, featuring contributions from prominent scholars like Richard Davidson, Matthieu Ricard, Tania Singer, and Arthur Zajonc as they address such questions as: Does nature have a nature? Do you need a brain to be conscious? Can we change our minds and brains through meditation? Throughout, the contributors explore the exciting and sometimes surprising commonalities between Western scientific and Tibetan Buddhist methods of perceiving, investigating, and knowing. Part history, part state-of-the-field, part inspiration for the future, this book rigorously and accessibly explores what these two investigative traditions can teach each other, and what that can tell us about ourselves and the world. Author Biography Wendy Hasenkamp is science director at the Mind & Life Institute and teaches contemplative science at the University of Virginia. As a neuroscientist and a contemplative practitioner, she is interested in understanding how subjective experience is represented in the brain, and how the mind and brain can be transformed through experience and practice to enhance flourishing.Janna R. White is a writer and editor who specializes in Buddhist and South Asian materials. She has numerous academic volumes to her credit, including Caring Economics, which is also based on a Mind & Life dialogue. Her writing explores cross-cultural conceptions of religion, health, and family. Review "This intriguing and inspiring book captures a live event and brings us into the center of a momentous conversation. Spanning from the nature of reality and of consciousness to the neuroscience of meditation and beyond, The Monastery and the Microscope offers a fascinating and enlightening read."—Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence -- Daniel Goleman"A treasure trove on a multiplicity of levels for meditators and scholars alike. I couldnt put it down. You are in South India with the Dalai Lama and privy to a conversation that is an education in itself!"—Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR; author of Coming to Our Senses and Mindfulness for Beginners -- Jon Kabat-Zinn"This excellent book offers a broad and accessible account of the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and science."—John D. Dunne, University of Wisconsin–Madison -- John D. Dunne"The Monastery and the Microscope offers a powerful constellation of human potentials brought to their fullest. Shedding light on so many of lifes great questions, it is a tremendous accomplishment and clearly a labor of love."—Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Love -- Sharon Salzberg"In this gripping volume, Hasenkamp and White take you to India and give you a front row seat at a special moment in the ongoing dialogue between Western science and Tibetan Buddhism. Not to be missed."—Evan Thompson, author of Waking, Dreaming, Being -- Evan Thompson"This remarkable book reflects the wisdom of the deepest insights in physics, neuroscience, and philosophy in relation to the human mind and perspectives on reality. A great contribution to human understanding."—Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center -- Joan Halifax Review Quote "This remarkable book reflects the wisdom of the deepest insights in physics, neuroscience, and philosophy in relation to the human mind and perspectives on reality. A great contribution to human understanding."--Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center Description for Bookstore In 2013, during a historic six-day meeting at a Tibetan monastery in southern India, the Dalai Lama gathered with leading scientists, philosophers, and monks for in-depth discussions on the nature of reality, consciousness, and the human mind. This eye-opening book presents a record of those spirited and wide-ranging dialogues. Details ISBN0300218087 Publisher Yale University Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 0300218087 ISBN-13 9780300218084 Format Hardcover Imprint Yale University Press Subtitle Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mind, Mindfulness, and the Nature of Reality Place of Publication New Haven Country of Publication United States Edited by Janna R. White Illustrations 47 b-w illus. Pages 400 Author Janna R. White Media Book DEWEY 294.3365 Short Title The Monastery and the Microscope Language English NZ Release Date 2017-09-19 US Release Date 2017-09-19 Publication Date 2017-09-19 UK Release Date 2017-09-19 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2017-09-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:129402535;

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