The Mind Illuminated
A Complete Meditation Guide Integrating Buddhist Wisdom and Brain Science for Greater Mindfulness
Atria Books · Print & ebook · January 3, 2017
A revolutionary, science-based approach to meditation from a neuroscientist turned meditation master, The Mind Illuminated is an accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start—or improve—their daily meditation practice.
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- Who it’s for
- A practical meditation guide that keeps the instructions clear and the philosophy legible.
- Genres
- Meditation, Buddhism - General
- Published
- Atria Books, January 3, 2017
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A revolutionary, science-based approach to meditation from a neuroscientist turned meditation master, The Mind Illuminated is an accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start—or improve—their daily meditation practice. The book that bestselling meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg raves “brings the path of meditation to life,” The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master.
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This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health, and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a roadmap for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness. Dr. John Yates offers a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, including steps to overcome mind wandering and dullness, extending your attention span while meditating, and subduing subtle distractions. This groundbreaking manual provides illustrations and charts to help you work through each stage of the process, offering tools that work across all types of meditation practices. The Mind Illuminated is an essential read, whether you are a beginner wanting to establish your practice or a seasoned veteran ready to master the deepest state of peace and mindfulness.
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A practical meditation guide that keeps the instructions clear and the philosophy legible.
Come here for
- step-by-step meditation guidance
- Buddhist wisdom with brain-science framing
Expect
- accessible pacing
- daily practice support
Where it sits
| Meditation | 91% |
|---|---|
| Buddhism - General | 28% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Meditation
- How We Think & Learn
- Buddhist Practice & Ritual
- Authors
- John Yates, Matthew Immergut, Jeremy Graves
- Publisher
- Atria Books
- Published
- January 3, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Meditation