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The meditation cure

Robert Wright, WSJ: A basic practice of Buddhism turns out to be one of the best ways to deal with…

August 1, 2017

How I brought mindfulness into my life

Elle Taylor, Popsugar: Mindfulness is certainly having a moment, but it's not a contemporary fad — it's an ancient practice…

July 19, 2017

How meditation can do wonders for your sex life

Lea Rose Emery, Bustle: When it comes to the link between sex and meditation, it may be something that you're…

July 12, 2017

Science and Buddhism agree: there is no “you” there

Lori Chandler, Big Think: Evan Thompson of the University of British Columbia has verified the Buddhist belief of anatta, or…

June 26, 2017

A head start with mindfulness

Craig Hassed, Times Higher Education: Don't dismiss the meditation technique as a fad: its well documented benefits for those in…

June 23, 2017

How meditation and yoga can alter the expression of our genes

Alice G. Walton, Forbes: For those who are still skeptical about whether mind-body practices like meditation, yoga, and Tai Chi…

June 20, 2017

Mindful eating: ‘Suddenly, you have power over food’

Jacqueline Howard, CNN: Mindful eating is rooted in the idea of mindfulness, an ancient practice that promotes being aware of…

June 15, 2017

Meditation and neuroscience: new wave of breakthroughs in research on meditative practices

Koyama Tetsuya, Nippon.com: Zen, mindfulness, and meditation in general are believed to promote psychological and physical well-being. But why? An…

June 7, 2017

Here’s how to find a minute of mindfulness anywhere

Elisa Boxer, Fast Company: Everyone’s mind wanders. Mindfulness is paying attention to what’s happening in the present moment. So if…

May 30, 2017

Mindfulness in prenatal education can reduce risk of depression

Rick Nauert PhD, Psych Central: A new study shows mindfulness training that addresses fear and pain during childbirth can improve…

May 25, 2017