meditation & brain science

Does meditation make a person smarter?

Kimberly Ruble, Guardian Liberty Voice: In spite of or even in absence of religious views, many individuals have tried meditating…

May 21, 2014

The importance of taking in positive experiences

Today we don’t gather our own food, fight off wild animals, or live in caves. And yet we’re equipped with…

May 19, 2014

What neuroscience can teach us about compassion

Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post: Mounting evidence of the impact of contemplative practices like meditation (which we now know can, quite…

May 15, 2014

4 ways mindfulness meditation benefits so many conditions

PsyBlog, Dr Jeremy Dean: Four central components of how mindfulness meditation works, psychological research finds. With studies pouring in on…

April 23, 2014

Is the “self” real?

Is the “Self” real? What’s the nature of the sense of being that remains when parts of the psyche fall…

April 17, 2014

Feel Whole

When I look back on mistakes I’ve made – like dumping my anger on someone, making assumptions in haste, partying…

April 9, 2014

Treating chronic pain with meditation

Brian Steiner, The Atlantic: In some cases, the holistic practice could replace narcotics. Integrating meditation into regular treatment could significantly…

April 1, 2014

Mindfulness: Is it a fad or a powerful life-changing coping skill? A look at the science.

Amanda Mascarelli, The Washington Post: Imagine this scenario: You come home from work tired and frazzled, and your little kids…

March 20, 2014

Developing a “Buddha Brain” through gratitude

A ”buddha brain” is one that knows how to be deeply happy, loving, and wise. We develop ourselves in this…

March 20, 2014

5 ways meditation gives your brain a boost

Dan Harris, ABC News: I never in a million years thought I'd be the type of person who meditates. I've…

February 28, 2014