{"product_id":"shifting-worlds-changing-minds-where-the-sciences-and-buddhism-meet-paperback-1","title":"Shifting Worlds, Changing Minds: Where the Sciences and Buddhism Meet - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeremy W. Hayward\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003ePerceiving Ordinary Magic, \u003c\/i\u003e this book proposes that both science and Buddhism offer powerful insights into human nature that can help to bring about profound changes in our lives and our society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJeremy Hayward argues that a radical uprooting of our beliefs about reality is necessary if we are to resolve our confusion about our world and ourselves. Only a profound examination of human perception--a process by which worlds and selves are created and re-created ever moment--will provide the clarity and confidence we seek. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eShifting Worlds, Changing Minds \u003c\/i\u003e is an in-depth, non-technical analysis of the perceptual process, drawing on the latest data from cognitive science--the \"new science of mind.\" Added to these are insights gained from the Buddhist practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation. The results of this analysis and practice can free us from dependence on belief systems. We are presented with a genuine revolution in the understanding of consciousness, and the possibilities for awareness and compassion are revealed.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \"Perceiving Ordinary Magic,\" this book proposes that both science and Buddhism offer powerful insights into human nature that can help to bring about profound changes in our lives and our society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeremy Hayward argues that a radical uprooting of our beliefs about reality is necessary if we are to resolve our confusion about our world and ourselves. Only a profound examination of human perception--a process by which worlds and selves are created and re-created every moment--will provide the clarity and confidence we seek. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Shifting Worlds, Changing Minds\" is an in-depth, nontechnical analysis of the perceptual process, drawing on the latest data from cognitive science--the \"new science of mind.\" Added to these are insights gained from the Buddhist practice of mindfulness-awareness meditation. The results of this analysis and practice can free us from dependence on belief systems. We are presented with a genuine revolution in the understanding of consciousness, and the possibilities for awareness and compassion are revealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeremy Hayward is international education director of Shambhala Training. He is author of \u003ci\u003eLetters to Vanessa: On Love, Science, and Awareness in an Enchanted World \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShifting Worlds, Changing Minds: Where the Sciences and Buddhism Meet. \u003c\/i\u003e He teaches warriorship retreats around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.06 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 1988\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53801301705011,"sku":"9780877733683","price":41.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/BKkDL5VraG9780877733683_38711653-70a8-44a1-94ec-3e7d8ec7239f.webp?v=1785968776","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/shifting-worlds-changing-minds-where-the-sciences-and-buddhism-meet-paperback-1","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}