Meditating Selflessly

Practical Neural Zen

James H. Austin, MD (Dr.)

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Massachusetts Inst of Tec
20 September 2013

Oriental & Indian philosophy; Religion & beliefs; Cognition & cognitive psychology; Mind, body, spirit: meditation & visualisation

Series: Meditating Selflessly

A guide to Zen meditative practice informed by the latest findings in brain research.

This is not the usual kind of self-help book. Indeed, its major premise heeds a Zen master's advice to be less self-centered. Yes, it is ""one more book of words about Zen,"" as the author concedes, yet this book explains meditative practices from the perspective of a ""neural Zen."" The latest findings in brain research inform its suggestions. In Meditating Selflessly, James Austin-Zen practitioner, neurologist, and author of three acclaimed books on Zen and neuroscience-guides readers toward that open awareness already awaiting them on the cushion and in the natural world.

Austin offers concrete advice-often in a simplified question-and-answer format-about different ways to meditate. He clarifies both the concentrative and receptive styles of meditation. Drawing widely from the exciting new field of contemplative neuroscience, Austin helps resolve an ancient paradox- why both insight wisdom and selflessness arise simultaneously during enlightened states of consciousness.

By: James H. Austin MD (Dr.)
Imprint: Massachusetts Inst of Tec
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 295g
ISBN: 9780262525190
ISBN 10: 0262525194
Series: Meditating Selflessly
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 20 September 2013
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James H. Austin, a clinical neurologist, researcher, and Zen practitioner for more than three decades, is Professor Emeritus of Neurology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Visiting Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He is the author of Zen and the Brain, Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty, Zen-Brain Reflections, and Selfless Insight, all published by the MIT Press.

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Meditating Selflessly

Practical Neural Zen

James H. Austin, MD (Dr.)

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