Mindfulness and the Brain resources.(resources suggested by various people - no need to read it all!) BooksMeditation/mindfulness and brain booksRick Hanson Buddha’s Brain Dan Siegel Mindful Brain Shanida Nataraja The Blissful Brain summary James H Austin Zen and the Brain Paul Gilbert The Compassionate Mind Brain booksSharon Begley The Plastic Mind Norman Doidge The Brain that Changes Itself Articleshttp://www.wildmind.org/tag/brain A series of related articles by various authors WebsitesOnline videoRick Hanson: Buddha's Brain. A 1 hr Google talk available in HD, good sound and subtitles. A engaging introduction to the weekend retreat material. Meditation and the Brian. Pt 1 of 12. Some diagrams and text (no narration) on changes to the brain found by neuroscientists. Cognitive Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation A 48 min Google Tech Talk by neuroscientist Philippe Goldin Three short BBC films about mindfulness and the brain. Very accessible and suitable for sceptical friends and colleagues! Supporting documents "7 facts about the Brain" Rick Hanson A summary of key ideas about meditation and brain activity. (download using the link below) |
