The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness
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.
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37 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: May 05, 2008 Type: User Review |
Excellent Book
This is one of two books I highly recommend for anyone interested in basic Buddhist principles communicated in a Western way. His kindness and sense of humor come through the pages. I don't know of a single person who has not found this book an...
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| From: Amazon Posted: May 05, 2008 Type: User Review |
Inspiring
I listened to The Joy of Living as an audiobook, and have re-listened to it several times. The links that the authors made with neuroscience and to everyday life put the ancient Buddhist wisdom of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche in the context our modern...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 18, 2008 Type: User Review |
Life Changing
Having come from much personal trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, and physical ailments, but also being of a skeptical scientific mind, I began searching philosophy for something that would answer pressing issues in my life. Being depressed about...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 07, 2008 Type: User Review |
Simply amazing
A great tour through mindfulness meditation's efficacy on living well, the power of neuroplasticity, and a monk's personal struggle with anxiety.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 04, 2008 Type: User Review |
so simple...
Your thoughts are not you. That simple, that profound. Enjoy this book and enjoy your life.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 29, 2008 Type: User Review |
an amazing and refreshing departure for the modern intellectual spiritualist.
an intelligently written perspective that combines explanation of meditation, universal spiritual practice, human behavioral science and basic neurological function in concert with their interdependent effects on the whole person. an amazing and...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Not just for beginners
This book not only benefits the the beginning meditator, but also benefits the more advanced practitioner. Rinpoche's approach unwinds any tightness, concept or ambiguity that may have crept into one's meditation. As fresh and alive as Yongey...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 20, 2007 Type: User Review |
Great for anyone
This book provides some of the most clearest and accessible descriptions of meditation, awareness, consciousness, the nature of the mind, and practical application I've ever read. Buddhism in general, and meditation in particular, are much...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 09, 2007 Type: User Review |
Finally, meditation made accessible...
Simply the most accessible, least intimidating introduction to medidation ever written. Written with the spiritual layman clearly in mind without, however, dumbing down the recommended spiritual practices. Relentlessly upbeat and encouraging in...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 03, 2007 Type: User Review |
Learn how to meditate and live in the moment
I am the sort of person who has a HARD time just sitting still and being quiet-let alone meditate! This book was the first book that made the thought of meditating actually easy and possible for someone like me to calm my mind, be present,...
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