Mind Magic

'Brilliant, passionate, and effective, this may be the ultimate guide to making your dreams come true . . . A beautiful gem of a book.' - Rick Hanson, PhD, bestselling author of Buddha's Brain In Mind Magic, neurosurgeon and compassion expert Dr. James Doty redefines manifestation - not as a quest for wealth or possessions, but as a powerful daily practice. He teaches how to focus your attention intentionally and provides the tools to manifest your visions and transform your life. With heart, compassion, and captivating storytelling, Dr. Doty shows how empowering inner dialogue and self-agency unlock true manifestation, inspiring lasting positive change. Follow the guided meditations and journaling exercises to become the captain of your own journey and create the life you deserve. 'Powerful and profound.' - Arianna Huffington, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Thrive 'Mind Magic is a book we need now! Dr. James Doty offers neuroscience-backed techniques for manifestation that can change lives and the world.' - Marci Shimoff, New York Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason

Dr James R Doty was a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University, and the Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, which he cofounded with the Dalai Lama. As the Director of CCARE, he spearheaded many research projects on compassion and altruism, and their relationship to the brain. He was also an inventor and philanthropist, sitting on the board of a number of charities, including Friends of New Orleans (FONO) and the Dalai Lama Foundation, of which he was Chairman. He is the author of the New York Times and international bestseller of Into the Magic Shop (Yellow Kite, 2016), which has now been translated into 40 languages and is the basis for the album, Love Yourself: Tear by K-pop sensation BTS. He passed away in August 2025.