{"product_id":"9780861710669","title":"MindScience : An East-West Dialogue","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMindScience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Dalai Lama, Herbert Benson, Robert Thurman, Howard Gardner, Daniel Goleman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is the subtle relationship between mind and body? What can today's scientists learn about this relationship from masters of Buddhist thought? Is it possible that by combining Western and Eastern approaches, we can reach a new understanding of the nature of the mind, the human potential for growth, the possibilities for mental and physical health?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMindScience\u003c\/i\u003e explores these and other questions as it documents the beginning of a historic dialogue between modern science and Buddhism. The Harvard Mind Science Symposium brought together the Dalai Lama and authorities from the fields of psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and education. Here, they examine myriad questions concerning the nature of the mind and its relationship to the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"A lively and interesting description of the dynamic interaction between Buddhism and mainstream science...full of pearls.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Comprehensive. cuts right to the core issues of its compelling topic.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Both sides have come together in a spirit of mutual respect.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"The Dalai Lama synthesizes scientific materialism and Western psychology with the ancient mind of the Buddha-without any apparent contradiction. Other notable scholars contribute to the discussion. \u003ci\u003eMindScience\u003c\/i\u003e captures the spirit of genuine inquiry and offers a glimpse of Buddhist psychology and its potential applications in the West today.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780861710669\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Wisdom Publications","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40953399541966,"sku":"9780861710669","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_5aee0ba8-6e89-48bc-a351-605257d30491.jpg?v=1646255375","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780861710669","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}