According to neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research:
1. Meditating Buddhist monks showed much greater brain activation and better organized neural connections in the prefrontal cortex compared to student volunteers.
2. This suggests mental training through meditation can physically change the structure and function of the brain.
3. Davidson's previous research found the left prefrontal cortex is associated with happiness, and the monks' brain activity was especially high in this region.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in Hong Kong. The study had 21 participants who completed pre- and post-testing and a 5-month follow up with 13 participants. Testing showed significant reductions in psychological symptoms as measured by the SCL-90-R psychological symptom inventory. At the 5-month follow up, most participants reported continuing mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga weekly and applying mindfulness to daily activities. Participants also reported improved health attitudes, behaviors, and ability to handle stress.
The document discusses mindfulness and provides several definitions and perspectives on it. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to present experiences non-judgmentally. It does not require any religious beliefs and helps reduce stress and suffering. Research shows mindfulness can positively impact health by decreasing negative affect and increasing positive affect. It is incorporated into therapies like MBSR and MBCT. Developing a mindfulness practice through formal and informal techniques can have lasting benefits.
This document summarizes the paradoxes of modern times. It notes that while we have bigger houses, families are smaller. We have more conveniences but less free time. More education but less common sense. It encourages people to live in the present moment and make the most of each day by spending time with loved ones and doing things that bring happiness.
According to neuroscientist Richard Davidson's research:
1. Meditating Buddhist monks showed much greater brain activation and better organized neural connections in the prefrontal cortex compared to student volunteers.
2. This suggests mental training through meditation can physically change the structure and function of the brain.
3. Davidson's previous research found the left prefrontal cortex is associated with happiness, and the monks' brain activity was especially high in this region.
This document summarizes the results of a study on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in Hong Kong. The study had 21 participants who completed pre- and post-testing and a 5-month follow up with 13 participants. Testing showed significant reductions in psychological symptoms as measured by the SCL-90-R psychological symptom inventory. At the 5-month follow up, most participants reported continuing mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga weekly and applying mindfulness to daily activities. Participants also reported improved health attitudes, behaviors, and ability to handle stress.
The document discusses mindfulness and provides several definitions and perspectives on it. Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to present experiences non-judgmentally. It does not require any religious beliefs and helps reduce stress and suffering. Research shows mindfulness can positively impact health by decreasing negative affect and increasing positive affect. It is incorporated into therapies like MBSR and MBCT. Developing a mindfulness practice through formal and informal techniques can have lasting benefits.
This document summarizes the paradoxes of modern times. It notes that while we have bigger houses, families are smaller. We have more conveniences but less free time. More education but less common sense. It encourages people to live in the present moment and make the most of each day by spending time with loved ones and doing things that bring happiness.