This is <b>a book that really can change your life</b>. Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson not only show the power of meditation, but also the smartest way to practice for the maximum possible benefit. The Science of Meditation is your roadmap to a more mindful, compassionate, fulfilling life - who doesn't want that? <b></b>

- Arianna Huffington, author of the ‘New York Times’ best seller ‘The Sleep Revolution’,

A happy synthesis of the authors' remarkable careers, which grew from the intuition they shared as students that there was something <b>deep and transformative</b> about meditation, <i>The Science of Meditation </i>tells the story of what has been discovered since and why it matters critically at this moment on the planet

- Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of 'Full Catastrophe Living' and 'Mindfulness for Beginners',

<b>The definitive book</b> on the science of meditation. <b>Rigorously researched and deeply illuminating</b>, <i>The Science of Meditation</i> is <b>a must-read</b> for anyone interested in the hidden potential of the human mind

- Daniel Gilbert, PhD, author of the New York Times bestseller 'Stumbling on Happiness',

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This exquisite duet between a down-to-earth science writer and path-breaking neuroscientist is a tour-de-force, revealing how training the mind can transform the brain and our sense of self, inspiring us to create a greater sense of well-being, meaning, and connection in our world<i>.</i> <b>Bravo!</b>

- Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., author of the ‘New York Times’ best sellers, ‘Mind’ and ‘Brainstorm’,

Here is a message that is <b>both powerful and joyful</b>. Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson reveal groundbreaking science showing how mindfulness and compassion practices can help each of us individually and thus the entire planet. One of the most exciting books I have read!

- Chade-Meng Tan, author of the 'New York Times' bestsellers, 'Joy on Demand' and 'Search Inside Yourself',

In this engaging and well-researched book, Goleman and Davidson help us sort out the many claims now being made about the benefits of meditation. Drawing on their own long personal meditative experience and the ever increasing number of scientific studies, <i>The Science of Meditation</i> <b>breaks new ground</b> in illuminating the power of meditation to transform our lives

- Joseph Goldstein, author of 'Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening',

<b>A</b><b> remarkable collaboration between two brilliant and courageous pioneers</b>, <i>The Science of Meditation</i> shares the scientific basis and practical realities of the remarkable impact meditation has on altering the mind. As I have personally experienced, regular meditation practice brings compassion, calm, and clarity for all of us, from beginners to experienced practitioners

- Bill George, Senior Fellow, Harvard Business School; former Chair & CEO, Medtronic; and author of 'Discover Your True North',

Impressive in its scope and depth, <b>staggering in its implications</b>

- Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD on 'Emotional Intelligence',

<b>Don't miss this smart and lively book</b> by the world's foremost expert on emotion and the brain

- Daniel Gilbert, PhD on 'The Emotional Life of Your Brain',

Goleman uses the emerging science of neuro-sociology to show how priming our brains for meaningful connectivity with others can make the world a better place . . . <b>Fascinating</b>

Sunday Telegraph on 'Social Intelligence'

DELVE INTO THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS ESSENTIAL AND PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MEDITATION 'This is a book that really can change your life' Arianna Huffington, author of the New York Times bestseller The Sleep RevolutionMeditation is fascinating, but often it feels elusive. How can simple exercises change your mental state? How can focussing your breathing lead to changes in your personality? For the first time, Harvard collaborators Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson share the science behind the practice. Drawing on cutting edge research and sweeping away common misconceptions, they show how to improve your technique, how smart practice can cultivate selflessness, equanimity, love and compassion, and even redesign our neural circuitry.Whether you're a beginner or have meditated for years, bring mindfulness and meditation into your life with an essential read for the world we live in now. 'A happy synthesis of the authors' remarkable careers.' Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Full Catastrophe Living and Mindfulness for Beginners
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This is a book that really can change your life. Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson not only show the power of meditation, but also the smartest way to practice for the maximum possible benefit. The Science of Meditation is your roadmap to a more mindful, compassionate, fulfilling life - who doesn't want that?
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A fascinating and practical guide from two New York Times bestselling authors, backed by state-of-the-art scientific research.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780241975695
Publisert
2018
Utgiver
Vendor
Penguin Life
Vekt
241 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
130 mm
Dybde
21 mm
Aldersnivå
01, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
336

Om bidragsyterne

Daniel Goleman (Author)
Daniel Goleman, PhD, author of five New York Times bestsellers, is best known for his paradigm-shifting book Emotional Intelligence, a global bestseller, and has a long-standing interest in meditation dating back to his two years in India as a graduate student at Harvard. His books have been translated into more than forty languages.

Richard Davidson (Author)
Richard J. Davidson received his PhD from Harvard in psychology, and has been at Wisconsin since 1984, where he directs the Waisman Brain Imaging Lab, the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience and the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds. He has been chosen as one of Time's '100 most influential people in the world'.