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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information points seen start worrying
We've already had some very worrying points of information which could have seen the start of the correction.
brain brains changed function interested might monks practiced
He has been very interested in investigating the brain function of monks who have practiced for many, many years, to investigate how their brain function might have been changed by their practice,
kindness technology compassion
The Dalai Lama challenged me - he said, 'Why can't you use technological tools to study kindness and compassion?
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.
responsibility optimism brain
Our brain is continuously being shaped - we can take more responsibility for our own brain by cultivating positive influences.
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.