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Counseling and Values October 1, 1991 Ann Schopen, Brenda Freeman 8 citations
In this article we discuss aspects of the history of the demise of meditation in the West and its recent re‐emergence as an Eastern system. Reasons for this phenomenon will be explored. The differences between Eastern and Western meditation, the psychology of meditation, research in the field, as well as applications of meditation to counseling will be discussed.
Physiology & Behavior September 1, 1991 R Sudsuang, V Chentanez, K Veluvan
Serum cortisol and total protein levels, blood pressure, heart rate, lung volume, and reaction time were studied in 52 males 20-25 years of age practicing Dhammakaya Buddhist meditation, and in 30 males of the same age group not practicing meditation. It was found that after meditation, serum cortisol levels were significantly reduced, serum total protein level significantly increased, and...
Religionsvidenskabeligt Tidsskrift July 18, 1991 Mikael Rothstein
After a brief description of the Transcendental Meditation movement (TM), the meditation-rituals of the group are analyzed, and it is shown how the mediations can be understood as some kind of a ritual drama. Although this type of ritual ususally implies a thorough knowledge of the mythological aspect, this is not always the case in TM. It is shown, however, that some participants quite aware,...
Religionsvidenskabeligt Tidsskrift July 18, 1991 Erik Reenberg Sand
Nogle princielle betragtninger i forbindelse med Mikael Rothsteins artikel om Transcendental meditation i Religionsvidenskabeligt Tidsskrift nr. 18.
American Journal of Psychotherapy July 1, 1991 Greg Bogart 67 citations
This article has explored research to date concerning the efficacy of introducing meditation into the therapeutic setting. I have presented the views of proponents and critics of the relaxation model of meditation and of theories describing the cognitive changes brought about by meditation--for example, Deikman's theory of the deautomatization of consciousness and Delmonte's view that...
Biofeedback and self-regulation June 1991 F Colby
An analogue study involving two experiments was conducted to test the initial carryover effects of hypnosis, meditation, and relaxation upon self-reports of awareness. In the first experiment, concentrative meditators reported fewer nonsensorial events than controls. In the second experiment, concentrative meditators again reported fewer nonsensorial events, but covariate analysis and...
Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly May 6, 1991 David F. O'Connell 5 citations
Previous research has shown that transcendental meditation (TM) can be an effective technique to treat chemical dependency and associated psychological dysfunctions. In this paper the author explores the use of TM as an adjunctive treatment of chronic relapse through a case report and in light of previous research on relapse determinants. Practical considerations in the use of TM as an...
Indian Journal of Psychiatry April 1, 1991 K. Bhaskaran
SUMMARY The term “Meditation” is defined and the aims of meditation-practice are outlined. The physiological and psychological correlates of meditation, as found in different studies, are described. The need for an integrated approach to the study of consciousness is emphasized. The clinical applications of meditation practice are spelt out. Areas of further research are indicated.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry 1991 C. Andrade, A. C. Andrade
We report two cases whose psychiatric dysfunction failed to respond to pharmaco-therapy, but which dramatically 'melted' with the practice of transcendental meditation (TM). Case 1: R., a 55 year old businessman, was diagnosed as Panic Disorder (severe) with Agoraphobia (mild) (American Psychiatric Association, 1987). Over 3 years of illness, he had received alprazolam (2 mg/day), lorazepam (6...
International Journal of the Addictions 1991 Paul Gelderloos, Kenneth G Walton, David W. Orme-Johnson et al. 81 citations
This article reviews 24 studies on the benefits of Transcendental Meditation (TM) in treating and preventing misuse of chemical substances. Studies cover noninstitutionalized users, participants in treatment programs, and prisoners with histories of heavy use. All the studies showed positive effects of the TM program. Some of the survey-type studies were unable to exclude the possibility of...