Neuroscientists have made huge advances in our understanding of the brain, and yet as scientists learn more, paradoxes arise. How does the brain--a material substance--relate to and produce nonmaterial thoughts and emotions? What explains the research showing that non-rational, unconscious experienc[...]

Zen meditation presents a practical advantage to people undergoing psychotherapy as a practice providing tools for seeing directly and objectively, a skill which many clients lack. This inspiring guide provides clinicians with the neuroscientific and clinical evidence supporting the use of meditatio[...]

Simple Zen is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Zen's history, themes and uses in our modern Western world. Beginning with a history of Zen from the time of its origin until the present, the books goes on to outline the themes and practices associated with it, such as koans, meditation[...]

If you have bipolar disorder, you struggle with psychological balance, swinging between highly depressed and highly manic states. For you, finding the middle path can be a challenge, which is why the Tao understanding of energy can beso helpful. "Tao," is a Chinese word meaning "the way" and a metap[...]