Meditation Research

If we're hardwired to experience a natural, rejuvenating, fourth state of consciousness, what is the consequence of omitting this fourth state from daily life?

A world-renowned psychiatrist is speaking out about a powerful antidote, he believes, for many of our modern woes, a way to help overcome stress-related disorders while opening a new window to the potentialities of the human brain.

Can strengthening our connection to the calm, unchanging depths of our being through meditation bring steadiness and resilience in the face of change?

Participating in an 8-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, e...

Meditation is emerging as a powerful stress-buster. Research shows that it can have health benefits equivalent to or better than some of the leading medications for reducing high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

The beauty of walking or moving meditation is that we can do it anywhere at any time. There is awareness of how things are; we pay attention to what is without judgment, no good or bad.

Many claims have been made over many years about the effects of meditation on health and well-being, but rarely have these claims been put to the test.

By blending contemporary scientific research with approachable meditation techniques, Mingyur Rinpoche hopes to help his community achieve more clarity and happiness.

Science is finding ways to verify what the ancients already knew: practices that expand awareness and consciousness can be of benefit to all aspects of the human condition.