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Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion
by
Dalai Lama XIV ,
Paul Ekman
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 tw...more
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 tw...more
Hardcover, 288 pages
Published
September 16th 2008
by Times Books
(first published 2008)
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Ekman does most of the talking in this conversation between him and the Dalai Lama. Have some compassion & overlook Ekman's neediness, & many fascinating aspects of emotion/religion/meaning are explored.
"EKMAN: I want to raise the technical question of why it is that sitting every day and focusing your attention on your breath going in and out of your nose, why in the world should that help you with your emotions?
"I am accepting the idea that it does.... Each of these meditative exercise...more
"EKMAN: I want to raise the technical question of why it is that sitting every day and focusing your attention on your breath going in and out of your nose, why in the world should that help you with your emotions?
"I am accepting the idea that it does.... Each of these meditative exercise...more
Two of my heroes, the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman, hit it off and decide to have a conversation that they turn into a book. All respect to these two extraordinary gentleman, but the book is not a success. The problem lies in the gulf between Ekman the scientist concerned about observable phenomena, and the Dalai Lama, concerned about human suffering. They don't really talk the same language, so most of the book is spent with these two giants circling each other trying to figure out a way to connec...more
I often struggled with the ratio of Paul Ekman's speech to the Dalai Lama's. I felt that Ekman had a bunch of ideas he wanted to promote, rather than have an actual evolving dialogue. I wish there had been more information from the other side about Buddhist psychology and how it could help people in conjunction with Western Science. This book wasn't nearly as moving or as helpful to me as Destructive Emotions, one of the earlier Mind & Life conferences.
The side notes by Buddhist scholars an...more
The side notes by Buddhist scholars an...more
An interesting dialogue between a psychologist and the Dalai Lama. Books like this have been profliferating, and the end of this book helped me understand why. The Dalai Lama is fascinated with and devoted to scientific inquiry. Tibetan monks are now studying science as part of their Buddhist studies. In this book, he even goes as far to call himself a heretic because he is more devoted to science than Buddhist scripture. I don't think it's heretical at all--the Buddha himself warned his followe...more
I really enjoyed this book, it helped me to see how I deal with my own emotions and gives not only a scientific reason but a Buddhist perspective on emotions like anger, compassion, etc. I would recommend reading this if you want to get a better sense of your own emotions and how you handle them, and also if you'd like to learn about ways to handle your emotions better (i.e. with less destructive results, mostly with anger). Plus the Dalai Lama is fantastic.
A good resource to reflect on how one has or doesn't have control over their emotions and temper. Where there is fear, there is also frustration, guilt, shame, lack of self esteem, possibility of dysfunction. One of the results is projection, blame, criticism, contempt...fear to acknowledge one's responsibility. Once you hit the stonewall (silence) that's the end of the relationship...regardless of its nature.
I am adapting part of this book for publication in Greater Good. I wouldn't read this on my own time, but I'm glad that work is making me do it. The Dalai Lama is a fascinating figure in his own right, Buddhism is intellectually interesting to non-Buddhists, and Paul Ekman (whom I had the pleasure of recently meeting) is simply a great talker and psychologist. This book is turning out to be a very good primer on emotion and spirituality.
I enjoyed listening to this program. I discovered it by watching Paul Ekman's "Lie to Me" TV episodes - and did some research on him. I came across this recording and truly enjoyed soaking up the information. Richard Gere, the famous actor, is also on this recording. Lots of information to absorb - to must to list here for the viewers. Please listen and enjoy.
Most interesting concept I got from this book is Paul Ekman's hypothesis that while emotions are an obvious Darwinian tool for survival, moods are likely a harmful byproduct of evolution that we as a species, would be better off without. Emotions stir us into action that promotes survival whereas moods, which can be triggered by emotions,...
Another book that produces much food for thought and now has numerous bookmarks. I very much enjoyed this book because it ties together several of my interests, how to talk about emotions, nonverbal communication, and Asian religions.
This was an amazing & insightfull book. I was moved by the open discourse between Dr. Ekman & the Dalai Lama. One of the biggist lessons I came away with is that compassion must always be accompanied by courage through action.
I enjoyed the perspective of listening in on the conversation between two serious thinkers. That also made it more challenging to read. I was especially taken with the Dalai Lama and his take on life and the living of it.
I'm not sure who the proper audience for this book would be. Either you're interested in Ekman and you're a completist, or you're the same for the D.L. I, personally, took zero benefit in their exchange.
This was SOOOO cool.. It really gives you an intimate view of the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman. It's like being in the room with them as they discuss the deepest issues and propose answers and solutions.
This is a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Dr Ekman, a scientist. You could tell they were having a great time discussing buddhism from a scientific perspective. I really enjoyed it.
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A transcription of a conversation between the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman (who wrote Emotions Revealed), the book is sometimes difficult to follow, and also quite interesting in parts.
De boeddhisten hebben veel meer kennis van emotioneel bewustzijn dan wij in het Westen. The first person method levert meer op dan het waarnemersperspectief (second person).
What a wonderful insight into human emotions from western psychology and Buddhist perspectives. Interesting format: a conversation transcript with interwoven short articles on pertinent issues discussed by the two gentlemen. Good stuff. It is so very obvious that these two guys like and respect each other very much. It was interesting to discover how much of an inquisitive scientist and scholar the Dalai Lama is; I don't necessarily think of religious figures in these categories. Best of all, it...more
Highly accessible conversation between The Dalai Lama and psycologist Paul Ekman (the real microexpression "Lie to Me" guy). Science meets mindfulness.
Between the very poor quality audio and the Dalia Lama's English I gave up on trying to understand what he was trying to say.
An excellent discussion on emotional awareness from the Dalai Lama and Paul Ekman, the scientist well-known for his discovery of micro-expressions. Great bringing a critical scientific basis to Buddhism - both sides benefit.
Completely. Sucked. In.
I listened to it vs. reading it, so that may have played a part... but very engaging.
I listened to it vs. reading it, so that may have played a part... but very engaging.
A fascinating discussion of universally important topics: Paul Ekman and the Dalai Lama come to terms about emotion, feelings, compassion, science, and self-awareness. The final chapter is especially worthwhile.
This book is loaded with valuable information, but can be hard to focus on and hard to digest.
I love everything Paul Ekman and Everything Dali Lama, so put the two together and I can't resist.
A great dialogue between two of the world's experts in the field of emotional awareness.
lots of aha moments in this book. Very interesting. Highly recommended.
Ekman does most of the talking but what he says is excellent
well, listened to on audiobook. that counts right?
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Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso (born Lhamo Döndrub, Tibetan: ལྷ་མོ་དོན་འགྲུབ་), the 14th Dalai Lama, is a practicing member of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism and is influential as a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, the world's most famous Buddhist monk, and the leader of the exiled Tibetan government in India.
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