Comments on: The Buddhist Brain http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/ On second thoughts, specialization IS for insects. Wed, 09 May 2012 01:27:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jay Uhdinger http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-37028 Jay Uhdinger Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:04:33 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-37028 I will move back to Germany (from Thailand) by the end of the year. Location independent income is awesome, glad you have this freedom. Thanks for the support! I will move back to Germany (from Thailand) by the end of the year. Location independent income is awesome, glad you have this freedom. Thanks for the support!

]]> By: Warren Davies http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-36854 Warren Davies Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:27:11 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-36854 OK cool, thanks! I doubt I'll make it to Thailand. I'll maybe move there for a few months next year since my income is location-independent and therefore cheap foreign countries are very appealing! I'll let you know if I make any plans. Where are you otherwise, Germany? Yes let me know when your site is launched and I'll make a post about it. OK cool, thanks! I doubt I’ll make it to Thailand. I’ll maybe move there for a few months next year since my income is location-independent and therefore cheap foreign countries are very appealing! I’ll let you know if I make any plans. Where are you otherwise, Germany?

Yes let me know when your site is launched and I’ll make a post about it.

]]> By: Jay Uhdinger http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-36333 Jay Uhdinger Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:04:35 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-36333 Sounds good! I'm sure chances are a retreat can "push you over the edge" like it did for me. Glad you like my site. I just finish up the final lessons of the course and will then launch the site in a few weeks. Let me know if you make it to Thailand, I might be around and we can go for a few drinks or so. (We have a house over there, so I visit frequently) Sounds good! I’m sure chances are a retreat can “push you over the edge” like it did for me.

Glad you like my site. I just finish up the final lessons of the course and will then launch the site in a few weeks.

Let me know if you make it to Thailand, I might be around and we can go for a few drinks or so. (We have a house over there, so I visit frequently)

]]> By: Warren Davies http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-36326 Warren Davies Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:14:30 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-36326 Thanks Jay! I've been meditating on and off for a year or two now, I've done maybe a few hundred hours total. A retreat has been on my to-do list for a while, and I think I have a chance to do one soon, maybe later this year. I really like your site by the way!! Thanks Jay! I’ve been meditating on and off for a year or two now, I’ve done maybe a few hundred hours total. A retreat has been on my to-do list for a while, and I think I have a chance to do one soon, maybe later this year.

I really like your site by the way!!

]]> By: Jay Uhdinger http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-35862 Jay Uhdinger Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:20:45 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-35862 In Europe try http://www.plumvillage.org (France) and in Thailand http://www.watkowtahm.org/ In dealing with people or in general with feelings I'm simply calmer, more positive and understanding (with others and myself). I don't jump to conclusions that quickly because I have a bit more time in which I see my thoughts arise and that helps me to be a better listener. I realized how often I had already made up my mind and stopped listening in the past. The constant observing of thoughts while practicing meditation helps to learn to not jump to conclusions too quickly. This plus on control over my thoughts and feelings also increases my overall level of happiness. I haven't been flourishing like I do right now since I was a kid. (I'm 30 now so this has been a few years!) Get into meditation Warren! You'll love it! In Europe try http://www.plumvillage.org (France) and in Thailand http://www.watkowtahm.org/

In dealing with people or in general with feelings I’m simply calmer, more positive and understanding (with others and myself).

I don’t jump to conclusions that quickly because I have a bit more time in which I see my thoughts arise and that helps me to be a better listener.

I realized how often I had already made up my mind and stopped listening in the past. The constant observing of thoughts while practicing meditation helps to learn to not jump to conclusions too quickly.

This plus on control over my thoughts and feelings also increases my overall level of happiness. I haven’t been flourishing like I do right now since I was a kid. (I’m 30 now so this has been a few years!)

Get into meditation Warren! You’ll love it!

]]> By: Warren Davies http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-35844 Warren Davies Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:00:20 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-35844 Yes definitely let me know about the retreats in Europe and Thailand... I appreciate that. Europe preferably, as long as they speak English at the retreat of course. What other changes have you noticed as a result of meditation? How has it affected you emotionally, and in your dealings with other people? Thanks! Yes definitely let me know about the retreats in Europe and Thailand… I appreciate that. Europe preferably, as long as they speak English at the retreat of course.

What other changes have you noticed as a result of meditation? How has it affected you emotionally, and in your dealings with other people?

Thanks!

]]> By: Jay Uhdinger http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-35724 Jay Uhdinger Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:26:23 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-35724 Hi Warren, that was about 1,5 years ago. Since then I went to similar retreats on a regular basis and my ability to just observe got better and better. I meditate just about 10-20 minutes every day to keep myself "trained" and I use the retreats to really make progress (of course without being attached to the idea of making progress!) I'm just there and do and do and be and be :) It is also funny how the perception of time changes when you are longer in the state of being. If people complain that time goes by faster when they get older... meditation changes that! I have some recommendations for retreats in Europe and Thailand if you are interested. I prefer the Thai (Vipassana) retreats though because they are a bit rougher but the results are greater too. Best, Jay Hi Warren,
that was about 1,5 years ago. Since then I went to similar retreats on a regular basis and my ability to just observe got better and better.

I meditate just about 10-20 minutes every day to keep myself “trained” and I use the retreats to really make progress (of course without being attached to the idea of making progress!) I’m just there and do and do and be and be :)

It is also funny how the perception of time changes when you are longer in the state of being. If people complain that time goes by faster when they get older… meditation changes that!

I have some recommendations for retreats in Europe and Thailand if you are interested. I prefer the Thai (Vipassana) retreats though because they are a bit rougher but the results are greater too.

Best,
Jay

]]> By: Warren Davies http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-35717 Warren Davies Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:00:19 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-35717 Jay, That's awesome! I've been thinking of taking a 10-day retreat for a long time, and I know I will eventually. How long ago did you do it? Jay,

That’s awesome! I’ve been thinking of taking a 10-day retreat for a long time, and I know I will eventually.

How long ago did you do it?

]]> By: Jay Uhdinger http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-34876 Jay Uhdinger Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:51:18 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-34876 I was dabbling with meditation for some years and it felt good but when I went to a 10 day silent meditation retreat and did meditation for 10 hours a day every day it really changed something in my brain. I gained the ability to more easily remove myself from situations. To take a step back and just observe what's going on inside of me. When I realized this it was a pretty life changing experience and I hope more people can learn this. It's awesome! :) I was dabbling with meditation for some years and it felt good but when I went to a 10 day silent meditation retreat and did meditation for 10 hours a day every day it really changed something in my brain.

I gained the ability to more easily remove myself from situations. To take a step back and just observe what’s going on inside of me. When I realized this it was a pretty life changing experience and I hope more people can learn this. It’s awesome! :)

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]]> By: Jane http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-421 Jane Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:33:49 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-421 Meditation is something that I've discovered more recently - I practice 2-3 times a week and combine it with Sauna. That said, 44,000 hours in focused meditation still sounds kinda crazy :D .-= Jane´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.ecandida.com/candida-garlic/" rel="nofollow">Suffering From Candida Try Garlic</a> =-. Meditation is something that I’ve discovered more recently – I practice 2-3 times a week and combine it with Sauna. That said, 44,000 hours in focused meditation still sounds kinda crazy :D
.-= Jane´s last blog ..Suffering From Candida Try Garlic =-.

]]> By: Alex http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-420 Alex Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:31:51 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-420 I love that graphic at the top of the post of the theta brainwaves before and after synchronisation. Having been in some really deep theta states through hypnosis I can confirm that it feels as great as it looks. Thanks for a great post.. :-D Alex .-= Alex´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.phobiaman.co.uk/overcoming-fear-of-flying/" rel="nofollow">Overcoming Fear of Flying Is All About Understanding Your Brain</a> =-. I love that graphic at the top of the post of the theta brainwaves before and after synchronisation. Having been in some really deep theta states through hypnosis I can confirm that it feels as great as it looks.

Thanks for a great post.. :-D

Alex
.-= Alex´s last blog ..Overcoming Fear of Flying Is All About Understanding Your Brain =-.

]]> By: Matthew aka Guru Grimmer http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-419 Matthew aka Guru Grimmer Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:07:48 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-419 Awesome post! I always like to see scientific evidence of what I'm experiencing. It just bridges the gap for those not willing to start because of not being sure if it'll work. Heard a lot about things noticed in the arterior cingulate and prefrontal cortex. Both associated with emotional stability and ability to take control of ones actions, and be effective; overcome addictions/ mental illness. So much science, but too little practice, I think some of us just need to get down and do it. :) Awesome post! I always like to see scientific evidence of what I’m experiencing. It just bridges the gap for those not willing to start because of not being sure if it’ll work.

Heard a lot about things noticed in the arterior cingulate and prefrontal cortex. Both associated with emotional stability and ability to take control of ones actions, and be effective; overcome addictions/ mental illness. So much science, but too little practice, I think some of us just need to get down and do it.
:)

]]> By: Henway http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-418 Henway Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:22:50 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-418 Interesting findings. I've been getting into Buddhism and meditating the past few weeks, and so far I've noticed a gradual change in my mental functions. Before I might think an obsessive/negative thought and would keep on tracing thinking it over and over.. I'd trace it to another thought, and that'd lead to yet another thought.. After meditating, I would still think those negative thoughts but it would just float in my mind and would dissipate. I haven't received any formal training in meditation though. For me, I'm just sitting alone in silence, not in any particular stance, and just letting things be. Sometimes I focus on my breath but most of the time I try and be as still as possible. .-= Henway´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.colonzone.org/colon-cleanse-weight-loss.php" rel="nofollow">My Colon Cleanse Journal</a> =-. Interesting findings. I’ve been getting into Buddhism and meditating the past few weeks, and so far I’ve noticed a gradual change in my mental functions. Before I might think an obsessive/negative thought and would keep on tracing thinking it over and over.. I’d trace it to another thought, and that’d lead to yet another thought.. After meditating, I would still think those negative thoughts but it would just float in my mind and would dissipate.

I haven’t received any formal training in meditation though. For me, I’m just sitting alone in silence, not in any particular stance, and just letting things be. Sometimes I focus on my breath but most of the time I try and be as still as possible.
.-= Henway´s last blog ..My Colon Cleanse Journal =-.

]]> By: ellen@queenanne-furniture http://generallythinking.com/the-buddhist-brain-effects-of-three-types-of-meditation/#comment-417 ellen@queenanne-furniture Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:32:41 +0000 http://generallythinking.com/blog/?p=1385#comment-417 Now I know what do these monks are doing in their chapels. Now I know what do these monks are doing in their chapels.

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