Advanced Meditation Alters Consciousness and Our Basic Sense of Self | Scientific American

An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness

June 25, 2024 11 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm Advanced Meditation Alters Consciousness and Our Basic Sense of Self An emerging science of advanced meditation could transform mental health and our understanding of consciousness By Matthew D. Sacchet & Judson A. Brewer edited by Gary Stix Anand Purohit/Getty Images M illions worldwide practice mindfulness meditation, not just for their mental health but as a means to enhance their general well-being, reduce stress and be more productive at work. The past decade has seen an extraordinary broadening of our understanding of the neuroscience

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