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How Jhana Meditation Facilitates Insight and Cognitive Flexibility

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Jhana Meditation and Cognitive Flexibility

This chapter investigates the cognitive benefits of Jhana meditation, focusing on a task that measures semantic distance between words to assess creativity and divergent thinking. It links the transformative impacts of meditation to brain entropy and discusses the potential risks and community aspects associated with practicing Jhana. Emphasizing the importance of supportive networks and responsible guidance, the chapter highlights the gradual, nuanced changes meditation brings to practitioners' lives.

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