Measuring a Journey without Goal: Meditation, Spirituality, and Physiology.
BioMed Research International 2015 Heather Buttle 32 citations
The secular practice of meditation is associated with a range of physiological and cognitive effects, including lower blood pressure, lower cortisol, cortical thickening, and activation of areas of the brain associated with attention and emotion regulation. However, in the context of spiritual practice, these benefits are secondary gains, as the primary aim is spiritual transformation. Despite...