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  • The Neuroscience of Awakening
  • By: Rick Hanson PhD
  • Narrated by: Rick Hanson PhD
  • Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)
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Summary

There's been a major breakthrough in the world's oldest research experiment. For over 2,500 years, Buddhist meditators have investigated the human psyche. Now, with the help of modern neuroscience, we have gained an unprecedented understanding of how the brain responds to meditation practice - which gives you powerful tools for changing your own brain for more happiness, love, and wisdom. With The Enlightened Brain, Dr. Rick Hanson shows you how to restore the calm, contented, and caring state that is your brain's natural condition. 

Includes guided practices for strengthening mindfulness, bringing peace to anger and anxiety, deepening meditation, releasing ego, and much more.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2011 Rick Hanson (P)2011 Rick Hanson

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wonderful

loved patient vocal leading through practices, which helped me round off 50 years ofTM.
At 81 years old l can benefit from Rick,s voice and meet challenges better today,
Thank you Rick
Alan Barrett UK. xx

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Potential life changer

The clarity of his presentation. Explanations of neuropsychology and plasticity of the brain were very helpful, and not too difficult to grasp. The practices were easy to follow and his tone of voice and pace were appropriate.
I feel very encouraged by his tuition that there is a way to help with old psychological pain and to make changes and deal proactively with stress. I intendto continue to repeat practices and meditate daily.

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Wonderful

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Would recommend for everyone

Who was your favorite character and why?

Understanding everything that Rick Hanson says , he has a lovely relaxing voice.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The Meditation Exercises are understandable and able to follow along

Would recommend for bed

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Take your time, you may need to re listen to some chapters to get to grip with the understanding of the topic.

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Wonderful and fantastic read,

Well worth a credit

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Meh... misleading title.

Not really, what I was hoping for I had hoped for more science and information. What I got was mostly eastern philosophy and guided meditations with I light sprinkling of science.

The narration and audio quality are both good, but the book was dull and not what the title advertised.

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A wonderful book

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This is a great book and very easy to understand

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I loved this book and its one of the best audiobooks I have listened to Its very well written and easy to follow. A great introduction to Buddhism, Mindfulness and Neuroscience

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An amazing inspiration !!

It's always a joy to listen to Rick Hanson. He is warm, gracious and wise. His advice is steeped in a combination of neuropsychology and Buddhist faith. This, for me, is perfect.

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