Meditation, Buddhism, and science /

This volume explores the interrelations between Buddhist traditions and the scientific study of meditation. Essays consider the nature of modern meditation, its secularisation, the values and goods implicit in practice, and the sorts of subjects that take shape under the influence of meditation fram...

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Gespeichert in:
Hauptverfasser:
McMahan, David L., Braun, Erik
Weitere Verfasser:
McMahan, David L. (HerausgeberIn), Braun, Erik (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Zusammenfassung:
This volume explores the interrelations between Buddhist traditions and the scientific study of meditation. Essays consider the nature of modern meditation, its secularisation, the values and goods implicit in practice, and the sorts of subjects that take shape under the influence of meditation framed within scientific discourse.
Umfang:
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Anmerkungen:
Previously issued in print: 2017.
Zielpublikum:
Specialized.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-049583-9
Schlagworte:
Meditation > Buddhism.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Buddhism and science.
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