Presenting the entirety of the 13th Mind and Life dialogue, this book gathers the thoughts and contributions of the Dalai Lama, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Richard J. Davidson, and other leading researchers in the fields of meditation, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Each contributor explores a particular aspect of the convergence between meditative practice and modern science, thus providing a greater understanding of the potential of the human mind. The participants in the discussion seek to answer questions such as What ...
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Presenting the entirety of the 13th Mind and Life dialogue, this book gathers the thoughts and contributions of the Dalai Lama, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Richard J. Davidson, and other leading researchers in the fields of meditation, medicine, psychology, and neuroscience. Each contributor explores a particular aspect of the convergence between meditative practice and modern science, thus providing a greater understanding of the potential of the human mind. The participants in the discussion seek to answer questions such as What effect does meditation have on suffering and pain? What role does the mind play in emotional and physical well-being? To what extent can the mind influence illness? and What impact does this all have on the development of the human species? This book is a considered, engaging look at the nature of the mind, its capacity to refine itself through training, and its role in physical and emotional health. Presentando el 13o dialogo del Mind and Life Institute en su totalidad, este libro re�ne las aportaciones del Dal�i Lama, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Richard J. Davidson y otros investigadores de primer nivel en los campos de la meditaci�n, la medicina, la psicolog�a y la neurociencia. Cada contribuyente explora un aspecto particular de la convergencia de la pr�ctica de la meditaci�n y la ciencia moderna, posibilitando as� una mayor comprensi�n del potencial de la mente humana. Los participantes en la conversaci�n buscan contestar preguntas tales como �C�mo influye la meditaci�n en el dolor y el sufrimiento? �Qu� rol desempe�a la mente en el bienestar emocional y f�sico? �Hasta qu� punto puede la mente influir en las enfermedades? y �Qu� impacto tiene todo esto en el desarrollo de la especie? Este libro es una mirada considerada e interesante de la naturaleza de la mente, su capacidad de autodefinici�n a trav�s del entrenamiento y su rol en la salud f�sica y emocional.
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