02745nam 2200721 a 450 991045040980332120211221181414.00-585-30203-00-262-26746-29780262267465(CKB)1000000000008798(OCoLC)50698402(CaPaEBR)ebrary2001011(SSID)ssj0000285829(PQKBManifestationID)11192845(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000285829(PQKBWorkID)10279010(PQKB)11083006(SSID)ssj0000276261(PQKBManifestationID)12097730(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000276261(PQKBWorkID)10223742(PQKB)11519830(MiAaPQ)EBC3338421(OCoLC)990728026(OCoLC)961851691(OCoLC-P)990728026(MaCbMITP)7347(Au-PeEL)EBL3338421(CaPaEBR)ebr2001011(OCoLC)923251506(EXLCZ)99100000000000879819970603d1998 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrZen and the brain[electronic resource] toward an understanding of meditation and consciousness /James H. AustinCambridge, Mass. MIT Pressc19981 online resource (868 p.)Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph0-262-51109-6 0-262-01164-6 Includes bibliographical references (p. [712]-[713] and index.AnnotationAldous Huxley called humankind's basic trend toward spiritual growth the perennial philosophy. In the view of James Austin, the trend implies a perennial psychophysiology - because awakening, or enlightenment, occurs only when the human brain undergoes substantial changes. What are the peak experiences of enlightenment? How could these states profoundly enhance, and yet simplify, the workings of the brain? Zen and the Brain presents the evidence.MeditationBuddhismPhysiological aspectsMeditationBuddhismPsychologyConsciousnessReligious aspectsZen BuddhismZen BuddhismElectronic books.MeditationBuddhismPhysiological aspects.MeditationBuddhismPsychology.ConsciousnessReligious aspectsZen Buddhism.Zen Buddhism.294.3/422Austin James H.1925-914293MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910450409803321Zen and the brain2256731UNINA