Shifting Worlds, Changing Minds: Where the Sciences and Buddhism Meet

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by Jeremy W. Hayward

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From the author of "Perceiving Ordinary Magic," this book proposes that both science and Buddhism offer powerful insights into human nature that can help to bring about profound changes in our lives and our society.

Jeremy Hayward argues that a radical uprooting of our beliefs about reality is necessary if we are to resolve our confusion about our world and ourselves. Only a profound examination of human perception--a process by which worlds and selves are created and re-created every moment--will provide the clarity and confidence we seek.

"Shifting Worlds, Changing Minds" is an in-depth, nontechnical analysis of the perceptual process, drawing on the latest data from cognitive science--the "new science of mind." Added to these are insights gained from the Buddhist practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation. The results of this analysis and practice can free us from dependence on belief systems. We are presented with a genuine revolution in the understanding of consciousness, and the possibilities for awareness and compassion are revealed.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0877733686

ISBN13:9780877733683

Release Date:October 1987

Publisher:Shambhala

Length:320 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

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Buddhism History & Philosophy Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Science Science & Math Science & Religion Science & Scientists Science & Technology

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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago

Since this book is into shifting worlds and changing minds it is best approached with a perspective open to change. What you get is a systematic dismantling of the cult of rationality through an examination of human perception. The result is a simpler, more natural way of being, free from the limitations of particular belief systems. The idea is that the emancipated mind finds peace through awareness and compassion.It is clearly written, but a bit scholarly drawing from a broad base of scientific and philosophical thought. As such it organizes and makes accessible some of the brightest thinkers of all time.

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