Selfless Insight: Zen and the Meditative Transformations of Consciousness

by James H. Austin

Attention, self-consciousness, insight, wisdom, emotional how Zen teachings can illuminate the way our brains function and vice-versa.

Genres: Buddhism, Zen, Nonfiction, Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Meditation

342 pages, Hardcover

First published January 23, 2009

Reviews

[Ken · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book is not for the general public. it is highly technical and academic. this book seems to gear towards neurologists and researchers.Recommend "Buddha and the Brain" if you want a better book for readability and yet, still captures the essentials.

You can aloso go straight to Chapter 5&6 for lesser technical analysis.

[Derrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much too long, but the author notes the amusing irony of something as simple as Zen being so difficult to describe simply.

[Dave Groff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good companion to Zen and the Brain, with some updated material.

[Carl Spies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some great science on how meditation alters brain function. Cool ideas on: attention, selflessness, insight and emotional maturity.