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As far as is known, the documents were written by u. This book takes a bold new look at ways of exploring the nature, origins, and potentials of consciousness within the context of science and religion. Alan wallace, dynamic lecturer, progressive scholar, and one of the most prolific writers and translators of tibetan buddhism in the west, talks on the buddhist science of mind for. Genuine happiness meditation as the path to fulfillment vector. Born in pasadena, california in 1950, alan wallace was raised and educated in the united states, scotland, and switzerland. As you rise up from the puddle of broken eggs and tomato juice, you are ready to shout out, you idiot. Alan wallace has experience of both scientific investigation and the practice of meditation. According to the bible we have all sinned and come short of the glory of god. Alan wallace, with his fortyfiveplus years of extensive learning and deep meditative experience, is one of the most accomplished translators of tibetan texts into english. Alan wallace on many books including stilling the mind, embracing mind, dreaming yourself awake, and contemplative science. The library of congress is not aware of any in the documents in this collection.