The title suggests a scientific study of meditation that reveals its inner workings and proves its benefits, but that's not what this volume is about. Young has collaborated with scientists looking at the effects of contemplative practice on brain waves and physiology, and makes mention of those studies when he describes his approach to teaching meditation as "informed by the spirit of science." But don't expect to find summaries of that research or references to peer-reviewed publications.
Instead, the author teaches the basics of meditation, explains various meditation practices, tells the history of Buddhism, relates inspirational tales, and uses scientific language to make meditative concepts more understandable and less mystical.
How Meditation Works
by Shinzen Young
Sounds True, 2018
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