The Buddha Meets Neurobiology in the Science of Heightened Awareness
Mindful awareness creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our
mental functions and interpersonal relationships. But how can we
integrate this information into our personal or professional lives?
In the Mindfulness and the Brain audio learning course, Jack
Kornfield, PhD, and Daniel Siegel, MD, offer theoretical and
experiential teachings on the power of inner transformation and the
cultivation of a wise and loving heart.
Whether you're a therapist, healer, educator, parent, meditation
practitioner--or anyone interested in developing a healthy mind--this
training offers a practical exploration of what it means for our world
and us to be able to nurture and sustain heightened awareness
Course objectives:
Summarize basic concepts of neurobiology and neuroplasticity
- Explain the difference between the concept of mind and the brain
- Summarize the Buddhist model of mental health
- Compare awareness with mental activity
- Discuss how mindfulness practices can change the brain
- Practice mindfulness meditation exercises
- Evaluate the practical relevance of these insights on the individual
and on the world as a whole
An Integration of Head and Heart
In this training, you'll discover how mindful practice helps reduce
suffering and promote resilience; the resonance circuit that enables an
individual to attune to oneself and others; and how intrapersonal
attunement can catalyze mental, interpersonal, and psychological
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From scientific findings and down-to-earth Buddhist perspectives to
memorable anecdotes and real-life stories that illustrate key concepts,
Mindfulness and the Brain invites you to discover a more integrated and
connected way of knowing and developing a wise and loving heart.
Course Highlights
Clinical findings on the transformative power of interpersonal
neurobiology
- The structure of the mind and how understanding consciousness can lead
to freedom
- Neural integration and how it helps create more balanced lives
- How to incorporate compassion and forgiveness into our personal and
professional life
- More than six hours of essential teachings and tools for cultivating
healthy change in ourselves and others
