Mental Training Affects Distribution of Limited Brain Resources
PLoS Biol
Format:
Journal Article
Pages:
e138
Sources ID:
22258
Visibility:
Public
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Classical Buddhist Contemplation Practices, Buddhist Contemplation by Applied Subject, Contemplation by Applied Subject, Contemplation by Tradition, Neuroscience and Buddhist Contemplation, Science and Buddhist Contemplation, Neuroscience and Contemplation, Practices of Buddhist Contemplation, Insight (vipashyana, lhaktong), Science and Contemplation, Buddhist Contemplation
Abstract:
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Intensive training in Vipassana meditation enhances one's ability to allocate attention efficiently in order to detect visual targets accurately. Behavioral and event-related potential evidence for a causal link between behavioral training and brain plasticity in adults is shown.
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