The Dhammapada makes it clear that the path to ‘progress’ is that of increasing wisdom, which ‘springs from meditation’. Different types of meditation allow Buddhists to enter different ...

“Meditation” simply means to focus. Meditation is an umbrella term much like “sports.” There are many different types of sports, and they all help you get good at different things.

The first World Meditation Day, which was observed recently, is a reminder that your health is important. Meditation has several benefits for your physical, mental and emotional well- being.

Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to ...

Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to changes in activity in the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain regions ...

Mindfulness prepares the mind for meditation. Some forms of meditation – such as vipassana, zazen and some Tibetan meditations – also include mindfulness. Mindfulness requires attention to the ...

Meditation might be able to help. Whether you meditate right before bed, or use it as a daily practice every morning, the benefits can include lower levels of stress, a calmer mind, and improved ...

Loving kindness meditation changes activity in key brain regions, enhancing memory and improving emotional regulation.