Mind Science: Meditation Training for Practical People - Softcover

Tart, Charles T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988802414 ISBN 13: 9780988802414

Publisher: Fearless Books, 2013

Synopsis

The record of a day of meditation instruction with spirited questions from a rationally-minded audience, MIND SCIENCE achieves what most books on meditation rarely do: It's actually fun to read, and it imparts much useful information without religious or mystical overtones. The author and teacher is a leading authority on "altered states" and other advanced capacities of human consciousness.Bringing a great deal of knowledge to bear on the subject while not pretending to be a guru, Dr. Tart tackles real questions that come up in meditation practice, such as: How do you keep your mind from wandering? What do you do about sensations of pain during sitting? How do you deal with too much thinking? and many more. And he answers them with common sense, care, and compassion.

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About the Author

Charles Tart pioneered the field of consciousness studies decades ago when he was one of the first Western Scientists to promote the study of the physiological and psychological effects of meditation practice. Currently a Professor of Emeritus of Psychology at the University of California, Davis, as well as a core faculty member of the Institute for Transpersonal Psychology, Tart has authored more than 250 articles in leading professional journals. Dr. Tart is a rare combination of scientist/ laboratory researcher, serious student of spiritual disciplines, and talented educator.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fearless Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0988802414
• ISBN 13: 9780988802414
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 264