A Cognitive Investigation of the Zen Meditation through the Lens of Thousand-Brain Intelligence and the Cerebral Reward System
Qeios May 17, 2024 DOI: 10.32388/m51nwh (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis theoretical paper proposes that Zen meditation can be understood through the lens of Thousand-Brain Intelligence, a framework for how the brain processes sensory information, and its interaction with the cerebral reward system. The argument suggests that Zen practice may modulate reward pathways by altering how the brain integrates and prioritizes sensory inputs, potentially leading to a state of non-attachment and reduced craving. The authors present a conceptual model linking meditative states to neural mechanisms of reward and intelligence, offering a new perspective on the cognitive underpinnings of Zen meditation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Proposes that Zen meditation modulates the cerebral reward system through the thousand-brain intelligence framework, offering a neurocognitive account of its effects on consciousness and cognition. |
Abstract
A Cognitive Investigation of the Zen Meditation through the Lens of Thousand-Brain Intelligence and the Cerebral Reward System