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Conversations on Wisdom: Amishi Jha

By Jeannie Ngoc Boulware — 2015

In this conversation, Dr. Jha discusses attention in high stress groups, the benefits of mindfulness practice in incarcerated youth, and bringing wisdom traditions to the forefront of science.

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Positive Psychology: A Personal History

Substantial research found that well-being causes many external benefits, including better physical and mental health.

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Martin Seligman
2019
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Understanding the Science Behind Empathy and Empaths

Dr. Judith Orloff helps us understand the power of empathy so we can utilize and honor it in our lives.

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Judith Orloff
2017
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For the First Time, Scientists Have Imaged the Brain on LSD

The scientists hope their long-awaited study on LSD in humans will open the floodgates to further research into psychedelics.

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Victoria Turk
2016
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The Lama in the Lab: Neuroscience and Meditation

Daniel Goleman reports on the Dalai Lama and the dialog between science and Buddhism, especially on how neuroscientists are measuring the effects of meditation.

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Daniel Goleman
2013
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How Meditation Changes Your Brain—and Your Life

When neuroscientists tested expert meditators, they discovered something surprising: The effect of Buddhist meditation isn’t just momentary; it can alter deep-seated traits in our brain patterns and character.

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Daniel Goleman, Richard Davidson
2018
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