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When Meditation Causes Harm, with Willoughby Britton & Jared Lindahl

New Books in Psychology

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Unveiling Meditation's Complexities

This chapter features speakers sharing their backgrounds in meditation research and outlining their findings on the potential negative effects of meditation, which have often been overlooked. They delve into their collaborative study on the Varieties of Contemplative Experience, discussing both beneficial and adverse outcomes, particularly affecting intensive practitioners. The conversation highlights the need for greater awareness and understanding of meditation's complexities, including the psychological challenges and risks associated with its practice.

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