Destructive Emotions: How Can We Overcome Them? (Abridged): A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama Audiobook

" Een goed onderwerp, de dialogen vind ik een mindere vorm. De Amerikanen stellen vragen waar mijn tenen van krommen- doen ze dat expres voor ons, de domme lezer? "

" Hm, it seems rather awkward (if not ungenerous) to write but I wouldn't recommend this book. I was very interested at first, learning that Buddhism is open to changing as science provides explanations that contradict Buddhist teachings, but this work is no more than a summary of a week-long presentation by various specialists in religion, biology and psychology on mental states that can be deemed destructive, whether in the East or West. In the course of the book, it became clear that the specialists' complete presentations weren't even provided, so the ideas covered remain vague and rushed through. Or if they were presented in full, they give little more than Power point presentations on ideas that deserve much more scrutiny and debate. Still, it does inspire me to research various forms of meditation and how they might help with anxiety, poor concentration, insomnia and frustration, topics mentioned only in passing here. Look elsewhere for true insight. "

" carries off the interdisciplinary pretty well "

" It's unfortunate that this book is titled what it is. It's really a book of comparative psychology/philosophy of mind: Western vs. Buddhist. It explores in detail the complex Buddhist concept of emotions/afflictions, and how Western language and philosophy have framed ideas of compassion, mind, and ethics in contrasting ways. A practical bridge between the mythical elusiveness of concepts like nirvana and samsara and the way that the brain actually handles emotions across cultures. The scientists here major innovators in their fields, and each of them have published separately. "

" Great thinkers researchers come together to explain emotions and how some people are able to bypass destructive emotions "

" I heart the Dali Lama. "

" It was ok... Dalai Lama's message is always good; but the format of the interview could have been better. "

" Am loving this book so far.. "

" Helpful perspective on emotions and their impact along with what to do with them. "

" Thought provoking. Love this author. "

" Everything I love, spirituality, psychology, neurology. "

" Un libro da leggere, sicuramente, e che soprattutto fa bene leggere. "

" the group collaborating is astounding, and will be great leads for other reading to follow, e.g. Mattieu Ricard. "

" One of my favorite books. "

" Fantastic book- helped with clearing my mind "

" fascinating cross-cultural discussion between western psychology leaders (including Paul Eckman, Daniel Goleman) and the Dalai Lama "

" Some fascinating research on the brain activity and emotions initiated by the Dalai Lama with some top researchers. "

" This is a good read and a book to make you think. You don't have to take everything and make it yours but most things can be changed very easily in life. "

" I picked this book up again this spring after thinking more about mindfulness and the way to cultivate more of my own positive energy and I was really drawn in by the narrative of scientist meets Dalai Lama. A great intro to Buddhism and cultural psychology while exercising self reflection. "

" Een goed onderwerp, de dialogen vind ik een mindere vorm. De Amerikanen stellen vragen waar mijn tenen van krommen- doen ze dat expres voor ons, de domme lezer? "

" still reading it! and learn so much "

" Helpful perspective on emotions and their impact along with what to do with them. "

" REALLY interesting stuff--listened to this on tape and no better way to relax to listen to these ideas kicking around. "

" Great thinkers researchers come together to explain emotions and how some people are able to bypass destructive emotions "

" carries off the interdisciplinary pretty well "

" Everything I love, spirituality, psychology, neurology. "

" Excelente libro de cómo manejar nuestras emociones. Contiene tanto los últimos descubrimientos de la psicología y las neurocienciqas como las ancestrales técnicas de los lamas tibetanos y otros budistas. Lo recomiendo ampliamente aunque no he encontrado otro ejemplar para regalerlo. "