The mind illuminated

The mind illuminated

by Jeremy Graves, Culadasa John Yates, Sean Runnette, Matthew Immergut PhD

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The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is both deeply grounded in ancient spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health, and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a roadmap for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness. Dr. John Yates offers a new and fascinating model of how the mind works, including steps to overcome mind wandering and dullness, extending your attention span while meditating, and subduing subtle distractions. This groundbreaking manual provides illustrations and charts to help you work through each stage of the process, offering tools that work across all types of meditation practices.

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    How does Culadasa’s integration of modern neuroscience with ancient contemplative traditions shift your understanding of how the brain works during meditation?

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    In what ways does the book's model of the mind—specifically the "committee of the mind" concept—help you understand your own internal distractions and thought loops?

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    The book introduces a comprehensive 10-stage progression; how does having a structured roadmap change the way you approach the often frustrating trial-and-error phase of learning to meditate?

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