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The Buddha Pill: Can Meditation Change You?

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By (author): Catherine Wikholm Miguel Farias

Millions of people meditate daily but can these practices really make us better people? In The Buddha Pill, Farias and Wikholm put meditation and mindfulness under the microscope. Separating fact from fiction, they reveal what scientific research - including their own groundbreaking study on yoga and meditation in prisoners tells us about the benefits and limitations of these techniques for improving lives. As well as illuminating the potential, the authors argue that these practices may have unexpected consequences and that peace and happiness may not always be the end result. Offering a compelling examination of research on Transcendental Meditation to recent studies on the effects of mindfulness and yoga, with fascinating contributions from spiritual teachers and therapists, Farias and Wikholm weave together a unique story about the science and the delusions of personal change. This isn't simply another book about the route to enlightenment and happiness, nor is it a 'how to'. Farias and Wikholm challenge assumptions about the uses and effects of meditation and yoga. Controversially, The Buddha Pill argues that personal change effected by these spiritual practices can vary widely from one individual to another, and that peace and compassion may not always be the end result. Combining insights from decades of scientific research with fascinating accounts from gurus and prisoners, The Buddha Pill weaves together a unique story about the science and delusions of personal change. See more
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Product Details
  • Dimensions: 130 x 197mm
  • Publication Date: 19 Feb 2019
  • Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781786782212

About Catherine WikholmMiguel Farias

Dr Miguel Fariasis an experimental psychologist and author. He has conducted various studies on the psychobiology of beliefs and rituals including pilgrimage and meditation practices. In 2017 he won the William Bier award given by the American Psychological Association for his work on the psychology of religion and spirituality. He has been a Research Fellow and Lecturer at the University of Oxford and is the founding director of the Brain Belief & Behaviour Lab at Coventry University. Miguel's work has been reported by the BBC National Geographic and New Scientist and he speaks regularly at science festivals. https://miguelfarias.co.uk Dr Catherine Wikholm is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. Sheread Philosophy and Theology at Oxford University before embarking on her psychology training. Her interest in prisoner rehabilitation led her to work for HM Prison Service gain a Masters in Forensic Psychology and together with Miguel carry out research into the psychological effects of yoga and meditation for prisoners. Since completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Surrey University Catherines clinical work has focused on children and families. She has worked in a London child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) and is now a Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist in a NHS perinatal mental health service. Catherine also works in private practice in south west London.www.catherinewikholm.com

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