Buddha's Brain
by Rick Hanson with Richard Mendius
A neuropsychologist and a neurologist explain the brain's negativity bias and how contemplative practices, taking in the good, mindfulness, compassion, can shape it over time. It is accessible, practical and careful about what the science shows, and its central practice of savoring positive moments for twenty seconds is easy and effective.
Read it if…
you want a brain-based rationale and simple practices for a steadier mind.
Skip it if…
you want pure meditation instruction or pure neuroscience; this is a bridge.
Three things you will actually use
- The brain is Velcro for bad, Teflon for good; compensate.
- Take in the good deliberately.
- Practice shapes structure over time.
Do this first
Three times today, hold a good moment in attention for twenty seconds before moving on.
Our verdict
Accessible, practical, sound.
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