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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This book is the account of an historic dialogue between leading Western scientists and the Dalai Lama of Tibet revolving around sleep, dreams, and death -- the three key moments of consciousness that internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Franciso Varela calls the ego's shadow zones. Exploration of how science and Buddhism intersect. - from book cover A thought provoking introduction to the neuroscience of three nonwaking states of awareness from both an Eastern and a Western viewpoint. With expert commentary and explanation by eminent scientist and contemplative thinkers, the presentation/discussion format ensures that unclear points are well explained so that anyone unfamiliar with the intricacies of either school will not be left behind. Great for anyone starting to explore either domain, but a bit of a broad, shallow overview for those who are already familiar with the subject matter. Interview with Author http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9ag7tilawc geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
This is an absorbing account of a dialogue between leading Western scientists and the foremost representative of Buddhism today, the Dalai Lama of Tibet. For modern science, the transitional states of consciousness lie at the forefront of research in many fields. For a Buddhist practitioner these same states present crucial opportunities to explore and transform consciousness itself. This book is the account of a historic dialogue between leading Western scientists and the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Revolving around three key moments of consciousness--sleep, dreams, and death--the conversations recorded here are both engrossing and highly readable. Whether the topic is lucid dreaming, near-death experiences, or the very structure of consciousness itself, the reader is continually surprised and delighted. Narrated by Francisco Varela, an internationally recognized neuroscientist, the book begins with insightful remarks on the notion of personal identity by noted philosopher Charles Taylor, author of the acclaimed Sources of Self. This sets the stage for Dr. Jerome Engel, Dr. Joyce MacDougal, and others to engage in extraordinary exchanges with the Dalai Lama on topics ranging from the neurology of sleep to the yoga of dreams. Remarkable convergences between the Western scientific tradition and the Buddhist contemplative sciences are revealed. Dr. Jayne Gackenbach's discussion of lucid dreaming, for example, prompts a detailed and fascinating response from the Dalai Lama on the manipulation of dreams by Buddhist meditators. The conversations also reveal provocative divergences of opinion, as when the Dalai Lama expresses skepticism about "Near-Death Experiences" as presented by Joan Halifax. The conversations are engrossing and highly readable. Any reader interested in psychology, neuroscience, Buddhism, or the alternative worlds of dreams will surely enjoy Sleeping, Dreaming, and Dying. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)294.3422Religions Other Religions Religions of Indic origin Buddhism Buddhism - practice Practice and tantra Psychological aspectsLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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