Physiological Responses to Clicks during Zen, Yoga, and TM Meditation
Psychophysiology November 1, 1981 David E. Becker, David Shapiro 55 citations
ABSTRACT Two studies have been widely quoted as indicating the differing states of consciousness in Zen vs Yoga meditation. A replication and extension were attempted. Very experienced Zen, Yoga, and TM meditators with average lengths of experience of 7.5 yrs, 5 yrs, and 7 yrs, respectively, and two groups of controls were presented with auditory clicks during meditation. EEG alpha suppression...