Siddhartha's brain
Subtitle: unlocking the ancient science of enlightenment
By: James Kingsland
Edition: First edition.
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 343
ISBN-13: 9780062403858
Subjects: Teachings; Therapeutic use; Buddhism; Meditation; Buddhism and science
Description: Looks at the science behind the ancient practices of Buddhism through the story of the spiritual life and teachings of Siddhartha, the man who would become the Buddha, and how his discoveries anticipated the findings of modern neuroscience. --Publisher
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-324) and index.
Table of contents: title: A fool's paradise; title: Child's play; title: Guided meditation: Only the breath; title: The cloud of unknowing; title: The second dart; title: Guided meditation: Open-minded; title: The man who disappeared; title: Golden slippers; title: Guided meditation: Three-step reboot; title: Fire worshippers; title: A drunk elephant; title: Guided meditation: The warm glow; title: The fall; title: Wonderful and marvelous; title: Guided meditation: Body scan; title: Mind mirrors; title: Guided meditation: Mindful toast; title: The deathless realm.