Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
September 30, 2026
Maurício Hondaku
preprint
English. This article revises the concept of the "Fourth Turning of the Wheel of Dharma", introduced by the author in an earlier version (March 2026), as a philosophical investigation of how the mind operates in technically mediated environments, and explicitly lowers the status of the claim: from a possible historical fourth turning to a figure of reading and a call to doctrinal work, with no...
Roczniki Filozoficzne
September 30, 2026
Szymon Chlebowski, Dawid Ratajczyk, Michał Wyrwa
Historically, technological advancements allowed us to extend our capacities. However, too much reliance on technology can undermine essential cognitive functions. As we extend our minds, we can also overextend them. In this paper, we elaborate on what it means to dilute our minds in the context of the age of generative artificial intelligence (gAI), with a special focus on computationally...
SCIENCE and SOCIETY
September 30, 2026
Надежда Алексеевна Дмитриенко, Зульфия Махсетовна Тлеумуратова
In this article, he analyzes the content of Abu Ali ibn Sina's philosophical legacy and his main ideas in fields such as ontology, epistemology, mind theory, psychology, aesthetics, socio-political views, and medical philosophy in the context of modern science. The connection of Ibn Sina's legacy with important issues such as 21st-century intellectual philosophy, artificial intelligence,...
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
September 30, 2026
Yi-Fang Chang
First, quantum brain and quantum neuroscience are discussed. Second, the thought field with the extensive quantum form and its basis and applications are researched. Third, consciousness and quantum mind are studied. Fourth, some new progresses, such as studies of animals are discussed. Everyone has the self life fields, so should establish the Mind-Matter Consciousness Field Research Center....
Manuscript
September 30, 2026
A. Muss
The purpose of the study is to construct a model for the development of the problem of consciousness as the most concise and substantive transition between the texts of “axial” authors. In this article, drawing on philosophical anthropology as a field of knowledge that compares various discourses on the human being and their key properties, an attempt is made to study the development of the...
September 30, 2026
İsa Yalçın, Aysun Özveren
This study addresses the relationship between neurotheology and mystical thought through the neurobiological foundations and meaning dimensions of religious and spiritual experiences. The point of departure of the research is the question of whether religious experiences can be explained solely by brain processes and to what extent the meaning they carry can be comprehended within the framework...
International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health
September 30, 2026
Sowmya Lingudu, M. Vineela Priyanka, Gadam Ramya
Background: Medical students often experience high levels of academic stress, sedentary lifestyle, and irregular routines, all of which can adversely impact both physical and mental health. Yoga, that integrates asanas, pranayama, and meditation, has gained increasing attention in modern health research for its potential holistic benefits. This study aims to evaluate the effect of a structured...
Old Dominion University
September 30, 2026
Sara Julsrud
One aim of this study was to help scientifically quantify many art therapists’ belief that artmaking is intrinsically healing. This study explored the effects of mindful art therapy processes (guided clay work meditation and mandala coloring) on stress and anxiety through measurements of blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Data were...
September 30, 2026
Paul Condon, Lawrence W. Barsalou
preprint
Conceptual development is a fundamental feature of contemplative practice but has received little attention in contemplative science. In Buddhism, for example, the eightfold path begins with right view, which includes comprehension of interdependence, suffering, and so on. In Tibetan traditions, foundational practices introduce conceptual frames, including aphorisms and visualizations, that...
Proceedings of the ACM on Interactive Mobile Wearable and Ubiquitous Technologies
September 30, 2026
Mengxi Liu, Danyang Peng, Sizhen Bian et al.
Biofeedback has been proposed to support meditation and mindfulness practices through wearables, mobile applications, VR/AR systems for decades, and other interactive devices. However, evidence of its effectiveness remains mixed and fragmented across existing research in psychophysiology and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This work analyzes 39 studies published between 2015 and 2025 on...