Meditation can change the way our brains work

The Dalai Lama has continued through the years to directly encourage research on the brain and meditation, the neuroscience of meditation. Countless Tibetan Buddhist monks have worked with Richard Davidson, a prominent professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison who researched monks meditating over the course of tens of thousands of hours. These research studies have shown that through the practice of meditation, these monks have altered the structure and function of their brains.

“By mobilizing our thoughts and practicing new ways of thinking, we can reshape our nerve cells and change the way our brains work.” Dalai Lama

Neuroplasticity, describe the brain changes that occur in response to experience which ranges from the growth of new connections to the creation of new neurons. Several studies have shown that the constant practice of meditation induces neuroplasticity that boost attention and focus, improve emotion management and builds resilience.

For further read: Dalai Lama XIV, The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living

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