Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
May 27, 2026
Alejandro Chandia-Jorquera, Sean D. Van Mil, Mar Estarellas et al.
3 citations
Pure awareness (PA) has been proposed as a form of minimal phenomenal experience, but its neurophenomenological signatures remain poorly characterized. Transcendental meditation (TM) offers a particularly tractable empirical model of PA because its procedure is standardized, its induction is effortless, and it reliably elicits reports of awareness with minimal content. We combined...
Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience
May 14, 2025
Ruby M. Potash, Sean D. Van Mil, Mar Estarellas et al.
7 citations
We present a neurophenomenological case study investigating distinct neural connectivity regimes during an advanced concentrative absorption meditation called jhana (ACAM-J), characterized by highly stable attention and mental absorption. Using EEG recordings and phenomenological ratings (29 sessions) from a meditator with +20,000 hr of practice, we evaluated connectivity metrics tracking...
Imaging Neuroscience
2025
Jonathan M. Lieberman, Patrick A. McConnell, Mar Estarellas et al.
9 citations
Focused attention meditation (FA) is a foundational and widely studied practice that cultivates sustained concentration by focusing on a specific object, such as the breath, while disengaging from distractions. Numerous studies have investigated the neurophysiological mechanisms of FA, examining aspects such as spectral power, connectivity patterns, and neural entropy. However, despite this...
Camilo Miguel Signorelli, Mar Estarellas, Ignacio Cea
preprint
Consciousness science is at a crossroads, with competing theories, fragmented methodologies, and unresolved foundational questions. In response, we argue for a transdisciplinary approach that moves beyond traditional academic boundaries and integrates perspectives within and beyond the scientific community. By involving diverse stakeholders, such as policymakers, practitioners, and community...