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Neuroscience of meditation.

ScientificWorldJournal November 16, 2006

Dhyana-Yoga, the ancient discipline of meditation, aims for Samadhi—a self-absorptive, unitive state of harmony with reality that can only be experienced through spontaneous intuition. Modern neuroscience can illuminate this practice by examining brain-mind-reality, consciousness, attention, emotional intelligence, and the sense of self. A new hypothesis proposes that meditation is an art of being serene and alert in the present moment, managing attentional energy through total engagement (presence) or disengagement (silence). In both states, there is spontaneous unity without a sense of self or personal time, leading to well-being, joy, serenity, freedom, and self-fulfillment, resolving the pursuit of happiness and meaning.

DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2006.353 Full text

Adolescent aggression and differentiation of self: guided mindfulness meditation in the service of individuation.

ScientificWorldJournal June 1, 2005

Adolescent aggression may be reduced by guided mindfulness meditation that supports the process of individuation, or the development of a distinct sense of self. The text suggests that such meditation helps adolescents differentiate themselves from others, which in turn may lower aggressive behaviors. The argument is based on the concept of differentiation of self, a key element in family systems theory.

DOI: 10.1100/tsw.2005.59 Full text

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Neuroscience of meditation.

Adolescent aggression and differentiation of self: guided mindfulness meditation in the service of individuation.