Denken wie ein Buddha

Denken wie ein Buddha (the German edition of Rick Hanson's Buddha's Brain) explores the neuroscience behind contentment, love, and wisdom, and how ancient contemplative practice anticipated many of modern psychology's findings.

Hanson, a neuropsychologist, explains why the brain is wired with a negativity bias that makes it easier to dwell on threats and setbacks than to register positive experience, and shows step by step how deliberate mental habits can rewire the brain toward greater calm and resilience.

The book combines accessible neuroscience with meditation-based exercises, aiming to give readers concrete tools rather than abstract philosophy.