Jesus Moses Mohammed Gandhi and the Buddha all had brains built essentially like anyone
else's yet they were able to harness their thoughts and shape their patterns of thinking in
ways that changed history.With new breakthroughs in modern neuroscience and the wisdom of
thousands of years of contemplative practice it is possible for us to shape our own thoughts
in a similar way for greater happiness love compassion and wisdom.Buddha's Brain joins the
forces of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative teachings to show readers how they can
work toward greater emotional well-being healthier relationships more effective actions and
deepened religious and spiritual understanding. This book will explain how the core elements of
both psychological well-being and religious or spiritual life-virtue mindfulness and
wisdom-are based in the core functions of the brain: regulating learning and valuing. Readers
will also learn practical ways to apply this information as the book offers many exercises
they can do to tap the unused potential of the brain and rewire it over time for greater peace
and well-being.
