Psychology

Report from a Tibetan Monastery: EEG neural correlates of concentrative and analytical meditation

B. Neri, A. L. Callara, et al.

This fascinating study conducted by Bruno Neri and his colleagues unveils the neural correlates of concentrative and analytical meditation, revealing significant differences in EEG power changes. With 23 monks participating in this groundbreaking research, the findings enhance our understanding of these two meditation types and their effects on the brain.

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Abstract

This study investigated the neural correlates of concentrative and analytical meditation, two main types in Tibetan Buddhism. Twenty-three monks with varying experience levels underwent EEG recordings during meditation sessions within their monastery. Concentrative meditation showed more significant EEG power changes, primarily increases in theta, alpha, and beta frequencies, compared to analytical meditation. The study's ecological setting and collaboration with the monastery ensured accurate identification of expert meditators and enhanced understanding of the differences between meditation types.

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Frontiers in Psychology

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Authors

Bruno Neri, Alejandro Luis Callara, Nicola Vanello, Danilo Menicucci, Andrea Zaccaro, Andrea Piarulli, Marco Laurino, Ngawang Norbu, Jampa Kechok, Ngawang Sherab, Angelo Gemignani

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