meditation and the brain

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

Wholesome intentions – The neurology of intention

Our intentions arise in the brain, are represented in the brain, and are pursued in the brain. Where else? Therefore,…

March 17, 2014

Stroke, meditation and insight

Martin LeFevre, Costa Rican Times: “Thoughts That Can’t Be Spoken” is a fascinating piece about a writer’s experience of a…

March 12, 2014

Does meditation really work? Excerpt from Dan Harris’s self-help guide, 10% Happier

Parade: In 10% Happier, a self-help guide even skeptics will embrace, ABC News’ Dan Harris crushes stereotypes about meditation and…

March 10, 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

The Mind, the Brain, and God – Part III

In Part I and Part II of this series, we discussed the meaning of the words: mind; brain and God,…

February 16, 2014

The Mind, the Brain and God – Part II

In Part I we discussed the meaning of the words mind, brain and God and saw how the mind and…

February 15, 2014

The Mind, the Brain, and God – Part I

With all the research on mind/brain connections these days – Your brain in lust or love! While gambling or feeling…

February 14, 2014

Children ‘need lessons in how to concentrate’ because of impact of social media

Richard Garner, The Independent: Children should be taught “attentiveness” skills to help combat the influence of social media, the shadow…

February 10, 2014

Meditation study links history to science

Ashna Mukhi, Brown Daily Herald: Meditation study links history to science; Light experiences during meditation similar to visualizations caused by…

February 3, 2014