Matthew Ricard, a Buddhist monk, has been officially declared as the happiest man on earth after scans of his brain showed the highest level of gamma waves, associated with attention, memory, learning, and happiness, ever recorded by science. Researchers have also found fewer signs of aging in his brain than his peers, more than 10 years after the initial studies were conducted.
Meditation can help to train the mind to be strong and powerful, providing a tool for critical decision-making and a way to manage the chaos of life.
In this episode, Sam Harris discusses the meaning of life and how meditation can lead to a realization that you don't need a good enough reason to live in the moment and be fulfilled.
Meditation or sitting down and thinking about the intention that one wants to pursue might not be for everyone but it can help in putting oneself in the perspective of achieving that goal and help solve problems; it can have a positive impact on the mind.
This episode discusses how a 90-minute "combined meditation work bout" can help in tuning up and improving neural circuits for focus and attention, making it easier to work on tasks without distractions. The episode also highlights the difference between this type of meditation and traditional meditation practices.
The speaker discusses their personal experience with trying meditation and finding most books on the subject too focused on religious teachings. However, they eventually found a pragmatic approach that worked for them.
Bestselling author and podcast host Tim Ferriss speaks with meditation teacher Jack Kornfield about the minimum effective dose for meditation and developing self-compassion while meditating.
A person expresses difficulty in finding time for traditional meditation practices due to busy schedules, citing personal experiences with therapy and lack of free time.
The speaker shares his experience with open awareness meditation and how it helped him become friends with his panic, leading to it eventually disappearing. He goes on to talk about teaching this meditation practice and becoming an accomplished author and abbot.
This podcast episode discusses the benefits of guided meditation, prayer, and devotionals for introducing different thoughts and clearing the mind. The host also shares a metaphor about finding inner peace amidst the chaos of daily life.
In this podcast, experts discuss the benefits of meditation for mental health and how it can help individuals cope with stress and anxiety.
The speaker describes their experience attending a retreat to learn meditation and how it was motivated by their friends' success in startups. They express frustration during hour-long meditations and their desire to strengthen their mind.
The podcast discusses the importance of morning meditation to avoid distractions and negative influences that come from social media and instead focus on improving oneself through self-help books and positive education.
Meditation can help you learn to focus and encourage awareness in how we show up in the world, impacting mental and physical health, relationships, and more. It can lead to a higher purpose and confidence, as long as it's not taken to the extreme like getting addicted to plastic surgery.
Join us for a sound journey of repeated syllables as we explore the power of rhythm and repetition in meditation and mindfulness.
In this podcast episode, Sam Harris discusses how meditation allows one to view and understand conscious experience, and how the understanding of free will has evolved through philosophy and neuroscience. He also touches on his own political views and their relation to his work.
The practice of breathing in gratitude and breathing out fear can transform us into better leaders, friends, family members and happier, healthier people. This podcast explores how gratitude and courage can be cultivated through meditation and daily practice, even for those who do not consider themselves natural optimists.
Guided meditation sessions can be good for beginners but can also become a crutch. Once you have the basics, move away from guided sessions to progress in meditation.
The speaker discusses the purpose of life as experiencing the infinite within the finite and shares how they processed their son's death through long hours of meditation.
