ZEN AND CONTEMPORARY KNOWLEDGE

ISBN: 9780998692036 Géneros: Sinópsis: This book summarizes Venerable Zen Master Thich Thong Triet’s pioneering work in using contemporary scientific knowledge to shed light on the profound Buddhist teaching and meditation practices He identifies the brain areas that correspond to the worldly mind wordless awareness mind and Buddhamind taught by the Buddha He establishes the physiological processes that link the mind nervous system and internal organs during meditation and explains the beneficial or harmful effects that a correct or incorrect meditation has on the body and mind Master Thich Thong Triet39s intuition was validated by the extensive fMRI and EEG measurements of his brain activities conducted at the University of Tubingen Germany while he went through various stages of Buddhist meditationThis book also contains clear and modern explanation on the terminology concepts and practice of Buddhist meditation It provides guidance to the serious meditation student and helps them avoid the most common pitfallsFor those who want to rise above a life tossed about by relentless thoughts desires and emotions with its resulting ailing body and anguished mind this book will give you a clear and scientific understanding that will inspire and guide you on your spiritual journey As you diligently practice the correct meditation it teaches you will reap in time the marvelous effects of your own Buddhamind lasting internal peace infinite loving kindness and compassion harmonious relationships intuition creativity and spiritual wisdom