EEG-Based Characterization of Samatha and Vipassana Meditation States
arXiv Preprint Archive August 10, 2026 M. A. B. C. A. Bandaranayake, K. P. U. Chandrathilake, J. L. S. Jayasekara et al.
Meditation has been associated with a range of cognitive and physiological benefits. However, the underlying neural mechanisms of different meditation practices are not yet fully understood. This study investigates whether electroencephalogram (EEG) signals can be used to characterize and distinguish two commonly practiced meditation techniques, namely Samatha and Vipassana, which involve...