Buddhist Monks and Neurtheology

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.

Wow! Excellent article! 😊

Something to aspire to, more actively.

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.

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.

Originally posted by Mindship
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.

However, the idea of meditation has been demonized and misunderstood by the west for so long, that I am not suppressed that some people are just now beginning to discover meditation. Also, you don’t have to be a Buddhist to meditate or even chant.

"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 ! 😆

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

Originally posted by Shakyamunison
However, the idea of meditation has been demonized and misunderstood by the west for so long, that I am not suppressed that some people are just now beginning to discover meditation. Also, you don’t have to be a Buddhist to meditate or even chant.

Really?

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

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.