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A Skeptic Explores the Science Behind Spiritual Experiences

Not long before the death of her beloved mother-in-law, Harriet Brown had a vision that was both confounding and deeply comforting. Inspired by that revelation, she set out to explore the theories and neuroscience behind it all.

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The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience

This classic book, first published in 1991, was one of the first to propose the “embodied cognition” approach in cognitive science. It pioneered the connections between phenomenology and science and between Buddhist practices and science—claims that have since become highly influential.

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Francisco J. Varela, Evan Thompson, Eleanor Rosch, Jon Kabat-Zinn (preface)
2025
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Reggie Ray - Dharma of Everyday Life - December 3, 2009

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Reginald Ray
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2010
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Robert Thurman- Buddhist Contributions to Physics, Biology, and Psychology

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Robert Thurman
2015
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Day 1 a.m.—Mind and Life XXVI: Mind, Brain and Matter

Morning session of the first day of the Mind and Life XXVI conference from Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India, held on January 17–22, 2013.

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The Dalai Lama
2013
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The Monkey Is the Messenger: Meditation and What Your Busy Mind Is Trying to Tell You

“My mind is so busy, I really need to meditate.” “My mind is so busy, there’s no way I can meditate.

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Ralph De La Rosa
2018
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Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory: The Dharma of Natural Systems

This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha.

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Joanna Macy
1991
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The Quantum and the Lotus: A Journey to the Frontiers Where Science and Buddhism Meet

Matthieu Ricard trained as a molecular biologist, working in the lab of a Nobel prize—winning scientist, but when he read some Buddhist philosophy, he became drawn to Buddhism.

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Matthieu Ricard, Trinh Xuan Thuan
2004
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Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama

* Why do seemingly rational, intelligent people commit acts of cruelty and violence? * What are the root causes of destructive behavior? * How can we control the emotions that drive these impulses? * Can we learn to live at peace with ourselves and others? Imagine sitting with the Dalai Lama...

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The Dalai Lama, Daniel Goleman
2004
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