For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science.Until now.
In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche invites
us to join him in unlocking the secrets behind the practice of meditation. Working with neuroscientists at the Waisman Laboratory for Brain Imaging and Behavior, Yongey Mingyur provides clear 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 fresh, scientifically based interpretation of the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality.
With an infectious joy and insatiable curiosity, Yongey Mingyur weaves together the principles of Tibetan Buddhism, neuroscience, and quantum physics in a way that will forever 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.
With a foreword by bestselling author Daniel Goleman, The Joy of Living is a stunning breakthrough, an illuminating vision of the science of Buddhism and a handbook for transforming our minds, bodies, and lives.
Joy of Living; Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, Mingyur Rinpoche, Paperback, 288 Pages, $15.99
Born in 1975 in Nubri, Nepal, YONGEY MINGYUR RINPOCHE is a rising star among the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters trained outside of Tibet. Deeply versed in the practical and philosophical disciplines of the ancient tradition.
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Contents: Joy of Living |
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Foreword by Daniel Goleman |
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Introduction |
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PART ONE: THE GROUND |
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The Journey Begins |
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The Inner Symphony |
28 |
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Beyond the Mind, Beyond the Brain |
46 |
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Emptiness: The Reality Beyond Reality |
59 |
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The Relativity of Perception |
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The Gift of Clarity |
94 |
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Compassion: Survival of the Kindest |
104 |
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Why Are We Unhappy |
110 |
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PART TWO: THE PATH |
127 |
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Finding Your Balance |
129 |
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Simply Resting: The First Step |
137 |
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Next Steps: Resting on Objects |
142 |
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Working with Thoughts and Feelings |
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Compassion: Opening the Heart of the Mind |
172 |
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The How, When, and Where of Practice |
193 |
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PART THREE: THE FRUIT |
207 |
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Problems and Possibilities |
209 |
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An Inside Job |
221 |
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The Biology of Happiness |
233 |
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Moving On |
244 |
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Notes |
253 |
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Glossary |
255 |
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Select Bibliography |
261 |
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Acknowledgments |
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Index |
265 |
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