You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Training Resilience: With Richie Davidson and the Dalai Lama (Heroic +1 #1,892)
Sep 25, 2024
In this engaging conversation, esteemed neuroscientist Richie Davidson joins the Dalai Lama, revered for his teachings on compassion, to discuss resilience and emotional control. They delve into how neuroplasticity and meditation can enhance mental strength, offering transformative insights on improving well-being. Sam Walker also adds a unique perspective on human behavior, while Matthieu Ricard emphasizes the importance of happiness and altruism. This discussion highlights the profound effects of mindfulness and meditation on navigating life's challenges.
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Davidson's Turning Point With The Dalai Lama
- Richie Davidson met the Dalai Lama in 1992 and shifted to asking practical questions about resilience and meditation.
- He began studying experienced meditators' brains, including Matthieu Ricard, to see if meditation rewires emotional recovery.
Neuroplasticity Makes Training Possible
- Neuroplasticity means our brains change over time based on life circumstances and practices.
- Davidson hypothesized meditation could intentionally induce beneficial brain rewiring to boost resilience.
Intentional Practices Redirect Unconscious Change
- Most brain changes happen unconsciously over time through experience.
- Intentional practices like long meditation may shift that unconscious trajectory toward greater resilience.