Meditation/In the news

Meditation in the news (From Google Alerts)

11 Nov 2005

 * Meditation Can Increase the Brain's Grey Matter. Meditation has been linked to structural changes in areas of the brain that are important for sensory, cognitive and emotional processing, according to research published in the November issue of NeuroReport. Here is the Abstract the the cited study.
 * Meditation movement lacks proper credentials An editorial questioning David Lynch and the Trancendental Meditation movement. See the feedback at the bottom of the page pointing out some potential inaccuracies in the article (pertaining to lack of credible scientific peer reviewed methodolgy).

09 Nov 2005

 * 900 scientists sign petition of protest for Dalai Lama’s lecture on meditation
 * David Lynch visited campus to raise money and spread awareness about meditation "David Lynch, the director of dark films that often leave audiences in a disconcerted state, has found inner peace through transcendental meditation for 32 years..."

06 Nov 2005

 * Susan Green is a lawyer who specializes in resolving disputes through mediation rather than in court "..The lawyers' workshop is part of Meditate DC, a week-long, high-profile exploration of Eastern meditation's benefits that is being staged in Washington to coincide with a 10-day visit to the city by the Dalai Lama, the exiled Buddhist leader from Chinese-occupied Tibet."

23 Oct 2005

 * Wisconsin researcher back Dalai Lama as a group of neuroscientist protest an upcoming lecture he has been invited to with scientist on a panel

15 Oct 2005
Bangkok Post - Thailand - Phra Khru Paowana Waranusat of Nonthaburi's Wat Pai Lueng will lead a group of around 300 athletes in meditation practice, said Mr Suwat. ...
 * Meditation to help athletes