Buddhist Monks and Neurtheology

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-hh-
been reading alot about Neurotheology. ordered 2 books a while ago and im impressed with the studies conducted.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3047291.stm

and by the way, can someone tell me who the author of this bbc article is. isn't the name usually at the bottom or top of the page?

thanks really appreciate it.

lil bitchiness
Wow! Excellent article! happy

Something to aspire to, more actively.

Shakyamunison
Chanting (a form of meditation) has helped me a great deal. I have people tell me that I'm an easy going person now, but before you would have found me high strung.

Mindship
Originally posted by -hh-
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3047291.stm


Sorry, can't help it, but...Duh!

One should also keep in mind that the point of meditation is not to get better at meditating, but to get better at living. And to a large extent, that means Not adopting a materialistic, narcissistic, hypercompetitive, badass-is-cool, violence-is-the-answer lifestyle.

Shakyamunison

Atlantis001
"The findings come as another study suggests that Buddhist meditation can help to calm people."

Oh, really !!! After intense scientific research someone discover the obvious ! laughing

Next step, will be proving that hitting the wall with your head really makes your head hurts.

lil bitchiness

Shakyamunison
Originally posted by lil bitchiness
Really?

I always thought it was really well received in the west...for some reason.

In some circles it is well received. I was speaking generally of the religious community (I know, maybe I should have said that). I know people who if you mention meditation or anything to do with eastern (with the exception of food) they will assume you are talking about something evil.

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