Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion
Written by Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman, Ph.D.
Narrated by Paul Ekman, Ph.D. and Richard Gere
4.5/5
()
About this audiobook
Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment
At their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist Paul Ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. Now these two luminaries share their thinking about science and spirituality, the bonds between East and West, and the nature and quality of our emotional lives.
In this unparalleled series of conversations, the Dalai Lama and Ekman prod and push toward answers to the central questions of emotional experience. What are the sources of hate and compassion? Should a person extend her compassion to a torturer—and would that even be biologically possible? What does science reveal about the benefits of Buddhist meditation, and can Buddhism improve through engagement with the scientific method? As they come to grips with these issues, they invite us to join them in an unfiltered view of two great traditions and two great minds.
Accompanied by commentaries on the findings of emotion research and the teachings of Buddhism, their interplay—amusing, challenging, eye-opening, and moving—guides us on a transformative journey in the understanding of emotions.
Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and a beacon of inspiration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. He has persistently reached out across religious and political lines and has engaged in dialogue with scientists in his mission to advance peace and understanding in the world. In doing so, he embodies his motto: “My religion is kindness.”
More audiobooks from Dalai Lama
The Meaning of Life: Buddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Emotional Alchemy: How the Mind Can Heal the Heart Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Call for Revolution: A Vision for the Future Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Path to Enlightenment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An Appeal to the World: The Way to Peace in a Time of Division Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Destructive Emotions: How Can We Overcome Them?: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Related to Emotional Awareness
Related audiobooks
Destructive Emotions: How Can We Overcome Them?: A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Be Compassionate Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to See Yourself As You Really Are Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Buddhism Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Thoughts Without a Thinker: Psychotherapy from a Buddhist Perspective Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Quiet Mind: A Journey through Space and Mind Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Power of Compassion: A Collection of Lectures Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Expand Love: Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dalai Lama in America:Cultivating Compassion Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Advice On Dying: And Living a Better Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Essence of Happiness: A Guidebook for Living Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Becoming Enlightened Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dalai Lama in America:Central Park Lecture Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Dalai Lama in America :Mindful Enlightenment Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Path To Tranquility: Daily Meditations by the Dalai Lama Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Our Only Home: A Climate Appeal to the World Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Live in a Better Way: Reflections on Truth, Love and Happiness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Happiness at Work Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Dalai Lama in America:Training the Mind Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Make Peace, Not War: Day Two Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSiddhartha's Brain: Unlocking the Ancient Science of Enlightenment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Why Is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling?: A Westerner's Introduction and Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Practice Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Neuroscience of Compassion Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loving Kindness and Active Peace Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love & Wisdom Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Seeking Peace Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Psychology For You
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Art of Seduction: An Indispensible Primer on the Ultimate Form of Power Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Highly Sensitive Person in Love: Understanding and Managing Relationships When the World Overwhelms You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 48 Laws of Power Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How to Win Friends and Influence People: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Banish Your Inner Critic: Silence the Voice of Self-Doubt to Unleash Your Creativity and Do Your Best Work Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beyond Small Talk: How to Have More Dynamic, Charismatic and Persuasive Conversations Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How To Win Friends And Influence People Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It Starts with Self-Compassion: A Practical Road Map Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life with the Heart of a Buddha Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Memory Craft: Improve Your Memory with the Most Powerful Methods in History Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn’t Designed For You Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5You’re Not the Only One F*cking Up: Breaking the Endless Cycle of Dating Mistakes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sociopath: A Memoir Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for Emotional Awareness
10 ratings0 reviews