Speaking of Psychology How meditation can help you live a flourishing life, with Richard Davidson, PhD
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Mar 3, 2021 
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Meditation Is A Diverse Mind Technology
- Meditation is a broad technology with many distinct practices beyond the commonly known ones.
- All practices aim to familiarize us with the basic nature of our own minds and promote human flourishing.
The Dalai Lama Sparked A Research Pivot
- Davidson met the Dalai Lama in 1992 and was challenged to study compassion with neuroscience tools.
- That encounter pivoted his lab toward researching positive qualities like kindness and compassion.
Meditation Strengthens Self-Regulation And Brain Health
- Long-term meditators show slower brain aging and stronger self-regulation circuits.
- Meditation particularly strengthens attention control and emotion regulation capacities vital for modern life.