Richard Davidson
Richard Davidson
Richard J. Davidsonis professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as well as founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center...
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buddhism understanding principles
There are certainly beliefs in traditional Buddhism that conflict with basic principles of scientific understanding, .. We can't make sense of those beliefs in any kind of scientific framework.
buddhist unique technology
Buddhist monks have known for centuries that meditation can change the mind. Now we are inspired by His Holiness to examine with our technology the precise brain changes that occur with practice... The unique collaboration on meditation is just beginning.
change brain mind
We can change the brain by changing the mind.
health keys mind
The key to a healthy life is having a healthy mind.
brain circuits shows specific study
While this study was small, it shows how important specific brain circuits can be in modulating inflammation.
information points seen start worrying
We've already had some very worrying points of information which could have seen the start of the correction.
area basic causes emotions leverage middle placing previous question research root tremendous understand violence
We are placing the question of violence right in the middle of our basic research on the neurobiology of emotion, ... Our previous insights in this area give us tremendous leverage to understand the root causes of violence.
giving meditation mind
Meditation gives you the wherewithal to pause, observe how easily the mind can exaggerate the severity of a setback, and resist getting drawn into the abyss.
happiness needs different
We need a different conception of happiness, more enduring and more genuine, not dependent on external circumstances.
responsibility optimism brain
Our brain is continuously being shaped - we can take more responsibility for our own brain by cultivating positive influences.
meditation mind moments
In meditation you experience time slowing down because you can notice more things per discreet moment and you're more open... The word 'meditation' in Sanskrit comes from the word 'familiarization' - as in familiarization with one's own mind.
adversity survival resilience
Resilience is the maintenance of high levels of positive affect and well-being in the face of adversity. It is not that resilient individuals never experience negative affect, but rather that the negative affect does not persist.
judgemental mindfulness attention
Mindfulness - moment to moment non-judgemental attention and awareness.
buddhist commitment firsts
I wouldn't consider myself a Buddhist or a card-carrying zealot at all. My first commitment is as a scientist to uncover the truth about all this.