No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism

In No Self, No Problem, Dr. Chris Niebauer bridges two worlds rarely spoken in the same breath — modern neuroscience and ancient Buddhist wisdom — to reveal a truth long known by contemplatives: the self is an illusion created by the brain.

Drawing on decades of research in neuropsychology, Niebauer explains how the left hemisphere of the brain constantly constructs stories, labels, and identities — the “I” we spend our lives defending. The right hemisphere, however, experiences reality directly: expansive, present, and interconnected.
When we quiet the chatter of the thinking mind, we glimpse what Buddhist teachers have pointed to for centuries — a freedom beyond self.

Written with warmth, humor, and clarity, this book turns complex science and timeless spirituality into something deeply human and immediately useful. It’s not a theory — it’s an invitation to experience yourself, and life itself, as it truly is.

Inside You’ll Explore:

• 🧠 The Science of Self: How your brain constructs identity — and how to see through it.
• 🪷 Buddhist Insight Meets Psychology: Why meditation and mindfulness work from a neuroscientific view.
• 🌿 Freedom Beyond the Story: Practical tools to release attachment, reduce anxiety, and rediscover joy.
• 💬 Accessible Wisdom: A book for skeptics, seekers, and anyone ready to see the world — and themselves — differently.

This modern classic in contemplative neuroscience offers a bridge between ancient awareness and contemporary understanding. Perfect for those walking the line between science and spirituality, or anyone curious about how the mind makes — and unmakes — “me.”

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