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Questions tagged [meditation]

For questions regarding the practice of training the mind via concentration and rituals. These behaviors may be done with or without a religious context.

For questions regarding the practice of training the mind via concentration and rituals. These behaviors may be done with or without a religious context.

For further information on studies, see Research on meditation.

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Does Wim Hof really consciously control his autonomic nervous system?

While there is no question about the validity of Wim Hof's abilities, I question some of the claims made about his ability. He is claimed to be able to consciously control certain aspects of his autonomic nervous system with his mind. But while his…
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Why might mindfulness and meditation lead to anger and anxiety?

Background: I have been trying mindfulness/meditation but I don't understand how to do it. For example, I tried sitting thinking and focusing on my breath, but thoughts kept intruding, so I just observed them, without trying to suppress them. Soon,…
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Does any neurological research exist surrounding Buddhist "enlightenment"?

I know there have been many studies on meditation in general, with noticeable changes in the brain. From a skeptic's perspective, I am curious if there are noticeable changes in the brain between "normal" practitioners and "enlightened"…
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Difference between meditating and watching a movie

If I meditate, I concentrate on my breathing; if my mind wanders, I bring its attention back to my breathing. If I watch a movie/show, I concentrate on it; if my mind wanders, I bring its attention back to the movie/show. So what's the difference?…
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Is there any strong empirical support that "casual" (10-20 minutes per day) mindfulness meditation leads to lasting cognitive improvements?

I want to emphasize that I'm not referring to the intense mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), but instead just 10-20 minutes of daily mindfulness meditation (MM), perhaps guided by a smartphone app. It's usually claimed that MM leads to…
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Can Transcendental meditation be used in lab setting via Digital instructor or do we need a practitioner for TM?

I am starting my thesis, and as I was doing research on types of meditations effect on self compassion. I am new to this research, so I had wanted to know from anyone with experience. Someone, who has carried a research regarding Transcendental…
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Is transcendental meditation pseudoscience?

Is transcendental meditation pseudoscience or it is confirmed by official medical science? Does students learn it at study and does it realy helps to cure depression,panic,fear,anexity,some diseases ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em3XplqnoF4
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