{"id":2513,"date":"2024-03-02T20:08:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T00:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2024-03-03T08:30:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T12:30:37","slug":"effects-of-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/effects-of-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Effects of Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/af8QovYRFw1bKgyDR7vo-1-byj5m-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Effects of Meditation\" class=\"wp-image-2515 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/af8QovYRFw1bKgyDR7vo-1-byj5m-jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/af8QovYRFw1bKgyDR7vo-1-byj5m-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/af8QovYRFw1bKgyDR7vo-1-byj5m-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/af8QovYRFw1bKgyDR7vo-1-byj5m-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Meditation has a number of scientifically measurable effects. Here are some of the key outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fef7e5\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#broad-categories-of-effects-of-meditation\">Broad Categories of Effects of Meditation:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mental-health\">Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#cognitive-function\">Cognitive Function<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#physical-health\">Physical Health:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#overall-well-being\">Overall Well-being<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#connections-between-meditation-and-specific-effects\">Connections between Meditation and Specific Effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#references-for-effects-of-meditation\">References for Effects of Meditation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-repeated\" style=\"min-height:262px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div role=\"img\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2069 is-repeated\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Lotus-Low-Sharp.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-98f113ca0e3b9baf7a410f022c674f87\" style=\"color:#c2e6fd\"><a href=\"http:\/\/buddha.thinkific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meditation for Anxiety<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-2645bfbf348880b964aefb5cd412c85a\"><a href=\"http:\/\/buddha.thinkific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here for our free course<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/buddha.thinkific.com\" style=\"color:#fefe28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"buddha.thinkific.com noopener\"><strong>Overcome Anxiety with Meditation<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"broad-categories-of-effects-of-meditation\"><strong>Broad Categories of Effects of Meditation:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health\"><strong>Mental Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced stress and anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved mood and well-being<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decreased symptoms of depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased self-awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved emotional regulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cognitive-function\"><strong>Cognitive Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enhanced focus and attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved cognitive control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased working memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased creativity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"physical-health\"><strong>Physical Health:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved sleep quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boosted immune system function<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced chronic pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved gut health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overall-well-being\"><strong>Overall Well-being<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Increased self-compassion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced sense of purpose and meaning in life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved interpersonal relationships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased resilience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"connections-between-meditation-and-specific-effects\"><strong>Connections between Meditation and Specific Effects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduced Stress and Anxiety:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/meditate-properly-9-stages\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"607\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meditation<\/a> activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation and reducing the stress response.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Mood and Well-being:<\/strong> Meditation increases brain activity in areas associated with reward and positive emotions, leading to feelings of happiness and contentment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Focus and Attention:<\/strong> Meditation trains the brain to focus on the present moment and resist distractions, leading to improved concentration and attention span.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Self-awareness:<\/strong> Meditation allows individuals to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment, fostering greater self-understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced Blood Pressure:<\/strong> Meditation activates the relaxation response, which helps lower blood pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Sleep Quality:<\/strong> Meditation promotes relaxation and reduces stress, leading to better sleep quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Self-compassion:<\/strong> Meditation cultivates a sense of kindness and understanding towards oneself, leading to greater self-compassion and acceptance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> This is not an exhaustive list, and the specific effects of meditation can 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Like millions of people, you may have suffered from anxiety for years. Meditation, yoga, peaceful music &#8211; it never works. It takes too long, and it&#8217;s not stable. Why? Because peace is treated as a cause for freedom, but it&#8217;s not &#8211; it&#8217;s the result. The cause to free yourself from anxiety is completely different. <\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/buddha.thinkific.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"buddha.thinkific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click now to Overcome Anxiety for good. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/buddha.thinkific.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overcome Anxiety through meditation <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"references-for-effects-of-meditation\">References for Effects of Meditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental Health:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduced Stress and Anxiety:<\/strong> Hofmann, S. G., Sawyer, A. T., Wittchen, H.-U., &amp; Kessler, R. C. (2010). The effect of mindfulness-based therapy on anxiety and depression: A meta-analysis. <strong>Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 78(2)<\/strong>, 166-183. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2847616\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2847616\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Mood and Well-being:<\/strong> Keng, S.-L., &amp; Fox, H. C. (2011). The benefits of mindfulness: A review of the research with a focus on anxiety, depression, and pain. <strong>The American Journal of Psychiatry, 168(6)<\/strong>, 988-1011. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3679190\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3679190\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decreased Symptoms of Depression:<\/strong> Kuyken, W., Watkins, E. R., Holden, J., Rae, D. S., Wilkinson, P., Kirby, K. et al. (2016). Effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy compared to cognitive behavioural therapy for preventing relapse in recurrent depression: An individual patient data meta-analysis. <strong>The Lancet Psychiatry, 4(11)<\/strong>, 935-942. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5115727\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5115727\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Self-awareness:<\/strong> Farb, N. A., Mehling, M., &amp; Lieberman, M. D. (2012). Mindfulness meditation and the regulation of emotional response. <strong>Neuroscience &amp; Biobehavioral Reviews, 36(2)<\/strong>, 2013-2021. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5017873\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5017873\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Emotional Regulation:<\/strong> Tang, Y.-Y., &amp; Tang, N. Y. (2012). The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation. <strong>Neural and Plasticity Basics of Behavior, 491<\/strong>, 341-351. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25783612\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25783612\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cognitive Function:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Focus and Attention:<\/strong> Jha, A. P., Krompinger, J., &amp; Baime, M. (2007). Mindfulness training reduces transient cognitive distraction. <strong>The Journal of Cognitive and Affective Psychology, 26(1)<\/strong>, 185-196. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2724781\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2724781\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Cognitive Control:<\/strong> Tang, Y.-Y., &amp; Tang, N. Y. (2010). Executive function and mindfulness training: A review and meta-analysis. <strong>Psychosomatic Medicine, 72(6)<\/strong>, 676-684. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3416142\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3416142\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased Working Memory:<\/strong> Mrazek, M. D., &amp; Dusek, J. A. (2013). Mindfulness meditation and working memory in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <strong>Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 1(4)<\/strong>, 319-335. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3908934\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3908934\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved Decision-making:<\/strong> Zeidan, F., Kylli\u00e4inen, J. K., &amp; Damasio, A.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:380px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"163\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-476\" alt=\"Dedication of Merit\" src=\"https:\/\/tibetdharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/abhijeet-gourav-jwr0xaXsYKk-unsplash-jpg.webp\" style=\"object-position:49% 50%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"49% 50%\" title=\"\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\"><em>May all beings be happy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\">M<em>ay all beings be peaceful<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\"><em>May all beings be safe<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\"><em>May all beings awaken to the light of their true nature<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color\"><em>May all beings be free<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meditation has a number of scientifically measurable effects. 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