ZEN \& THE BRAIN
Ouvrage 9780262511094 : ZEN \& THE BRAIN
Aldous Huxley called humankind's basic trend toward spiritual growth
the "perennial philosophy." According to James Austin, the trend implies
a "perennial psychophysiology"--for awakening, or enlightenment, occurs
only because the human brain undergoes substantial changes. What are the
peak experiences of enlightenment? How could they profoundly enhance,
and yet simplify, the workings of the brain? Zen and the Brain
summarizes the latest evidence.
The book uses Zen Buddhism as the opening wedge for an extraordinarily
wide-ranging exploration of consciousness. In order to understand the
brain mechanisms that produce Zen states, one needs some understanding
of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the brain. Austin, a
neuroscientist and Zen practitioner, interweaves his teachings of the
brain with his teachings/personal narrative of Zen. The science, which
contains the latest relevant developments in brain research, is both
inclusive and rigorous; the Zen sections are clear and evocative. Along
the way, Austin covers such topics as similar states in other
disciplines and religions, sleep and dreams, mental illness,
consciousness-altering drugs, and the social consequences of advanced
stages of enlightenment.
Auteur : AUSTIN
Editeur : M.I.T. PRESS
Nombre de pages : 872
Date de publication : 07 1999
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