What is Enlightenment? Is it a myth or is it real? On The Science of Enlightenment you will learn that the liberated state is as real as the sensations you are having right now-for it is through the investigation of your own thoughts and feelings that you can awaken to clear insight and a happiness independent of conditions: the state of enlightenment. Through his expertise in both science and spirituality, meditation teacher Shinzen Young demystifi es the principles of enlightenment hidden within the world's great spiritual traditions and shows you how to use them in your own life. Here is one of our most rewarding and intellectually satisfying courses-16 hours of instruction-covering exactly how enlightenment practices work, what each vehicle offers, and how to start on your own way to inner liberation. Join Shinzen Young as he elucidates the many paths of awakening-and teaches the advanced meditation methods to experience them yourself-with The Science of Enlightenment. Includes meditations for working with your thoughts and emotions, developing inner clarity and enhanced awareness, and more.
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In his dual life as an American-born scholar of physics and mathematics and a fully ordained Buddhist monk, Shinzen Young is uniquely poised to bridge the wisdom of East and West. Here, he discusses the nature of enlightenment, and teaches listeners specific meditation exercises to cultivate this state in their own lives.
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shinzen Young is an American-born meditation teacher and professor who specializes in the theory and scientific study of meditative states. After completing formal Buddhist training in various Asian monasteries, he established many meditation programs in North America. Shinzen Young taught philosophy at Chapman College and was a professor at Ernest Holmes College, where he taught comparative religion, physics, and mathematics.
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
I usually like to read when I have quiet time at night, and I usually only listen to tapes when I CAN'T read, like when I'm driving. But I became so enraptured by these tapes, I ended up sitting immobile and transfixed, listening late into the night. Shinzen Young is the most intelligent, articulate teacher of Buddhism I've ever heard. He hasn't written any books yet, but he has recorded several audiotape programs. This twelve-tape set is a recording of 24 talks he gave to a live audience, with one complete talk per side of each tape. He explains what mindfulness meditation is for, exactly how to go about it, and what you can expect for results. Three of the tapes have a guided meditation on each side.
Shinzen founded and runs a meditation center, and here he delivers excellent meditation instruction, but he also shows you the big picture. He knows a lot about world religions and gives a great history of Buddhism: what it evolved out of, and how it has evolved since it started. He covers some of the most important principles of Buddhism such as equanimity and the meaning of impermanence. You will learn the difference between the three branches of Buddhism and how they got to be what (and where) they are.
Shinzen is well-schooled in several languages, in mathematics, and also in science, adding extra dimensions of sophistication to his explanations and lending more credibility in my Western mind for the things he says. I'm the author of the book, Self-Help Stuff That Works, and I've specialized in distinguishing practical information from ideas that are merely fascinating. All this intellectually interesting information would be pretty worthless, in my view, unless it served a practical purpose and helped to reach a practical end, which in these tapes, it does. Using this program, you can begin fairly quickly gaining the vast benefits of meditation for yourself.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By K10012
Format:Audio CD
I hesitated to get this at first. Mainly because I'd never heard of the author, Shinzen Young. But I was sufficiently intrigued by the title; the attainment of enlightenment being a lifelong interest. Several months ago, after listening to the audible sample, I decided to buy it. I'm so glad I did! Science of Enlightenment is an extraordinary, and life altering work.
I listened to Science of Enlightenment twice. Both times, I was delighted by the uplifted feeling I received while listening to it. I've come to understand through this audio book, that seasoned meditators are always in a state of meditation to varying degrees. It seems that the crystalline clarity and sheer power of Science of Enlightenment stems from the fact that the author is in a state of lucid meditation while speaking. Perhaps accounting for the inspired, positive energy I get from listening to it.
From searching on the internet, I discovered that Science of Enlightenment, and many other lectures by Shinzen Young, have never been put into a book form. In fact, the only book I was able to find is a new one on overcoming pain. So the probability of Shinzen Young doing aggressive, national book signing tours, at this point at least, seems unlikely. This non commercial approach makes his work all the more appealing and real.
I've read many books on the topic of meditation and enlightenment, and even practiced at a couple of Zendos in New York and California. Although these experiences were excellent, I still hadn't been able to get on a regular meditation schedule. Listening to Science of Enlightenment, gave me a deep understanding of meditation, enlightenment, religion and related topics. As a result, I've finally been meditating, which has profoundly impacted my life. I look forward to the extraordinary long term effects, which Young describes, after a few years of meditating.
I listened to Science of Enlightenment twice. Both times, I was delighted by the uplifted feeling I received while listening to it. I've come to understand through this audio book, that seasoned meditators are always in a state of meditation to varying degrees. It seems that the crystalline clarity and sheer power of Science of Enlightenment stems from the fact that the author is in a state of lucid meditation while speaking. Perhaps accounting for the inspired, positive energy I get from listening to it.
From searching on the internet, I discovered that Science of Enlightenment, and many other lectures by Shinzen Young, have never been put into a book form. In fact, the only book I was able to find is a new one on overcoming pain. So the probability of Shinzen Young doing aggressive, national book signing tours, at this point at least, seems unlikely. This non commercial approach makes his work all the more appealing and real.
I've read many books on the topic of meditation and enlightenment, and even practiced at a couple of Zendos in New York and California. Although these experiences were excellent, I still hadn't been able to get on a regular meditation schedule. Listening to Science of Enlightenment, gave me a deep understanding of meditation, enlightenment, religion and related topics. As a result, I've finally been meditating, which has profoundly impacted my life. I look forward to the extraordinary long term effects, which Young describes, after a few years of meditating.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
American-born meditation teacher and professor Shinzen Young presents The Science Of Enlightenment, a 12-tape audio instructional course embracing traditional teachings, scientific insights, practical instruction, and more. Demonstrating how enlightenment practices work, and ranging from the Zen koan, to guided meditation, to dualist and non-dualist paths, to breathing guidelines, schools of Buddhism, Taoist thought, Jewish mystical practices, the quest to define enlightenment, and so much more, The Science Of Enlightenment is a warmly narrated, superbly presented, flawlessly recorded resource which features six complete and guided meditation sessions, as well as offering listeners a wealth of wisdom on selecting the meditation practice that best suits their own particular temperament.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great meditation too!
I find this audio set to be very helpful in pointing toward relaxation during meditation. I use it twice a day and have found this to be very beneficial.
Published 5 months ago by Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
A friend recommended this to me. Her acupuncture doctor recommended...
I really enjoy listening. Its great for relaxing me and helping me fall asleep. His voice is soothing and I love the the stories he tells.
Published 6 months ago by Donita S McNiel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Worst of the Worst
The worst of the worst.
I usually wouldn't bother writing a review for such a bad book. But I downloaded it from Audible because of the positive reviews here at Amazon. Read more
I usually wouldn't bother writing a review for such a bad book. But I downloaded it from Audible because of the positive reviews here at Amazon. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tojagi
5.0 out of 5 stars
VERY In Depth -- Incredible Information if Used Rightly
The Science of Enlightenment is a very profound, yet very dense piece of work. There is so much information here, yet Shinzen allows it to flow with a sense of ease from one... Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. Giametta
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear, well presented and to the point
This audio book is high quality, clear, easy to understand, interesting and very engaging. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting a more step by step process... Read more
Published on March 25, 2010 by Matthew
2.0 out of 5 stars
No science inside, tedious and annoying at times
I know other Shnizen Young fans and I have listened to some of his recorded dharma talks, so I expected to like this. My mind was definitely open. Read more
Published on November 1, 2009 by Timothy Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Science of Enlightenment is Paving the Way for the Enlightenment...
I just finished listening to Shinzen Young's The Science of Enlightenment audio CDs. I ripped all 14 CDs into MP3s, synced them to my iPhone and listened at home, on the road, at... Read more
Published on February 9, 2009 by ~C4Chaos
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five stars aren't enough.
As you can see from the other reviewers this audio book is just astounding in its breadth and scope. Read more
Published on March 8, 2008 by Y. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Science of Enlightenment
Meditation CD's, that need to be listen to a few times for the average person. A core value product to have, for the psychological well been of a person. Read more
Published on January 21, 2007 by Mr. R. Longley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone feels pain but not everyone suffers
This audio series is of extraordinary value to the western mind, not only in terms of presentation but in terms of perspective. Read more
Published on February 18, 2006 by Arch_Spirit
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