Perceiving Ordinary Magic Science and Intuitive Wisdom [Paperback]

This book offers penetrating insight into the nature and process of perception through a skillful interweaving of the concepts of the new physics, evolutionary biology, and cognitive psychology with the profound insights of meditative traditions. We are shown how we may go beyond the harsh and narrow limits of beliefs and habitual patterns of thought and behavior to awaken fresh perception that is fearless and compassionate, experiencing the sacredness of the ordinary world.Jeremy Hayward is international education director of Shambhala Training. He is author ofLetters to Vanessa: On Love, Science, and Awareness in an Enchanted WorldandShifting Worlds, Changing Minds: Where the Sciences and Buddhism Meet.He teaches warriorship retreats around the world.US