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Book SynopsisAn illuminating record of dialogues between the Dalai Lama and some of today's most prominent scientists, philosophers, and contemplatives
Trade Review“This intriguing and inspiring book captures a live event and brings us into the center of a momentous conversation. Spanning from the nature of reality and of consciousness to the neuroscience of meditation and beyond,
The Monastery and the Microscope offers a fascinating and enlightening read.”—Daniel Goleman, author of
Emotional Intelligence -- Daniel Goleman
"A treasure trove on a multiplicity of levels for meditators and scholars alike. I couldn’t put it down. You are in South India with the Dalai Lama and privy to a conversation that is an education in itself!"—Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR; author of
Coming to Our Senses and
Mindfulness for Beginners -- Jon Kabat-Zinn
“This excellent book offers a broad and accessible account of the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and science.”—John D. Dunne, University of Wisconsin–Madison -- John D. Dunne
“In this gripping volume, Hasenkamp and White take you to India and give you a front row seat at a special moment in the ongoing dialogue between Western science and Tibetan Buddhism. Not to be missed."—Evan Thompson, author of
Waking, Dreaming, Being -- Evan Thompson
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The Monastery and the Microscope offers a powerful constellation of human potentials brought to their fullest. Shedding light on so many of life's great questions, it is a tremendous accomplishment and clearly a labor of love.”—Sharon Salzberg, author of
Real Happiness and
Real Love -- Sharon Salzberg
“This remarkable book reflects the wisdom of the deepest insights in physics, neuroscience, and philosophy in relation to the human mind and perspectives on reality. A great contribution to human understanding.”—Joan Halifax, Abbot, Upaya Zen Center
-- Joan Halifax
