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Advanced Meditation Can ‘Reset’ the Brain

Jul 24, 2024
Matthew Sacchet, a Harvard professor, discusses advanced meditation going beyond mindfulness. They explore altered states of consciousness, personal experiences, and the intersection of psychedelics and meditation. The podcast delves into the transformative impact of advanced meditation on mental health and peak performance.
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  • Advanced meditation goes beyond mindfulness to explore deep states like ecstatic bliss and compassionate experiences.
  • Matthew Sacchet advocates for studying advanced meditation neurologically to understand its effects on the brain.

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Understanding Advanced Meditation

Advanced meditation involves practices that go beyond mindfulness for stress reduction, delving into states and stages such as ecstatic bliss, deep insights, and compassionate experiences. Matthew Siquette, from Harvard Medical School, emphasizes the need to study advanced meditation neurologically and empirically to gain a comprehensive understanding of its effects on the brain.

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