"Fascinating. ... Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, exploring Siddhartha's brain offers compelling insights and invites further questions about the potential of the human mind." – Chicago Tribune
"Impressive. ... Even readers well steeped in the sutras will likely come away having learned something new." – Tricycle: The Buddhist Review
"Reveals not only how mindfulness meditation can rewire the human brain and help us achieve a sense of spiritual fulfillment but also how we can easily integrate the practice into our daily lives." – Scientific American
"[A] fascinating exploration of the neuroscience behind meditation. ... Kingsland skillfully dives in and out of various subjects – the neurological relaxation response to meditation, the difference between pain and suffering, emotional regulation – and effectively paints a neurological picture of the mind without devaluing Buddhism's spiritual image of cognition." – Publishers Weekly
"It's a pleasure to read Siddhartha's Brain. ... A smart, accessible balance of philosophical teachings and brain science and how meditation can relate to everything from addiction to Alzheimer's disease." – Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers
"Brain science and Buddhist lore combine in this compelling treatise on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness." – Kirkus Reviews
"Kingsland expertly weaves the story and teachings of the Buddha with clinical and scientific research to engage in a highly readable examination of the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. ... A satisfying read." – Library Journal (starred review)
"Fascinating. ... Masterfully connects core teachings of the Buddha to modern mental health concerns and emerging neuroscience findings." – Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work