Shamatha Project

The Shamatha Project is one of the most comprehensive studies of meditation conducted to date. The first findings from the project have started to appear in journal articles and media reports. I use the space below to share some of my favorite media reports. You can find additional information on the UC Davis Center for Mind and Brain website.

Science Daily Mindfulness from Meditation Associated With Lower Stress Hormone (06.20.2012)

Pacific Standard Just Breathe: Confirming Meditation's Benefits (06.20.2012)

Buddhadharma Inside the Shamatha Project (Summer 2011)

The Guardian How meditation might ward off the effects of ageing (04.24.2011)

Time.com Explaining Why Meditators May Live Longer (12.23.2010)

The Huffington Post Putting the Om in Chromosome (11.18.2010)

Science Daily Positive Well-Being to Higher Telomerase (11.04.2010)

UC Davis Magazine Worth Contemplating (Fall 2010)

ABC News Could Meditation Improve Your Attention? (07.17.2010)

Science Daily Meditation Helps Increase Attention Span (07.17.2010)

Sacramento News and Review New UC Davis Study Finds That Practicing Meditation May Indeed Improve Perception (07.01.2010)