This book examines how Western behavioral science--which has generally focused on negative aspects of human nature--holds up to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting between the Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group of Tibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from these extraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploring points of difference and overlap between the two perspectives.
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"The virtues discussed in this book need to be brought more to the foreground in society; indeed, the survival of the human race may depend on it."--Contemporary Psychology, APA Review of Books
"This is a work that will be accessible for undergraduates and graduates with an interest in ethics, altruism, Buddhist spiritual practice, evolutions, and neuro-psychologyThe essays are fully referenced, serving as a valuable resource for further reflectionI heartily recommend this work to individuals interested in the emerging dialogue among religion, spirituality and science."--Religious Studies Review, Harvey B. Aronson
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Richard J. Davidson is Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin. He is co-author or editor of seven books and is a Core Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mind-Body Interactions. Anne Harrington is Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University. She is the Associate Director of the Harvard University Mind/Brain/Behavior Initiative and a Core Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mind-Body Interactions.
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Terrific book. Get it if you are interested in Buddhism or are just simply interested in the subject. Different ways of seeing the world was very eye opening and refreshing for me. I had to read it for a class but I truly enjoyed this book.
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- Healing Emotions: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mindfulness, Emotions, and Health by Daniel Goleman on page 16, page 80, and Back Matter
- Abnormal Psychology by Gerald C. Davidson on page 126, page 127, and page 129
- Child Psychology by Ross Vasta on page 159, page 160, and page 163
- Child Development by Sroufe on page 162, and page 164
- Altruistic Personality: Rescuers Of Jews In Nazi Europe by Samuel P. Oliner on page 65, and page 179
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- Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama by Daniel Goleman on 4 pages
- Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama by Daniel Goleman on 4 pages
- Buddhist Thought and Applied Psychological Research: Transcending the Boundaries (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism) by D. K. Nauriyal on page 173, page 283, and page 333
- Field Notes on the Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness by Marc Ian Barasch in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind by B. Alan Wallace in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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