Buddhist Neuropsychology: emotions and Awe


	Buddhist Neuropsychology: emotions and Awe

abailart

8-15-2009 6:36 AM

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Keltner is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and directs the Berkeley Social Interaction Laboratory.

I haven't read this book but will aim to. The whole approach of Buddhist psychology and its accommodation with neuroscience is fascinating, a fascination shared by the Dalai Lama. Awe-inspiring stuff!

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8-15-2009 11:14 AM

ecossaiseheloise

Didn't know awe that obsurity and power was so good!

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