Some recent articles that came into my inbox of note … from seven minutes to seven days. 1. Just Seven Days of Meditation Can Rewire Your Brain: A recent study is offering a compelling glimpse into just how quickly meditation can influence the brain and body. In research led by scientists at the University of […]
Meditation in the News : 10 Jan 2026
It’s been longer than I realised since I shared some of the many unread articles and research studies that arrive in my inbox. With the fresh year upon us, my intention is to share more – it helps me manage my email and uncover valuable insights from the ever-evolving world of meditation. 1. Record‑Breaking Global […]
Meditation in the News : 31 Oct 2025
Some recent articles that came into my inbox of note … recent examples of people getting creative with meditation! 1. Japan’s first “Quantified Meditation Challenge”: The World Meditation League (WML) and All Here recently staged Japan’s first “Quantified Meditation Challenge” in Tokyo (October 2, 2025), transforming meditation from a private, introspective practice into a “publicly visible, data‑driven event”. Participants wore […]
Meditation in the News : 30.06.25
A fresh batch of Meditation in the News .. what tickled my interest this week. 1. People who keep their cell phones on “silent mode” share similar psychological traits: A recent study from Kyung Hee University, reported by Earth.com, reveals that individuals who keep their cell phones on silent mode often share psychological traits linked […]
Meditation in the News: 24.06.25
A flood of emails from the world of meditation has landed in my inbox lately, and I’m slowly catching up. Two in particular stood out – positioned almost at opposite ends of the spectrum of this ancient practice. One explores how Western mindfulness could be enriched by more deeply integrating traditional Buddhist principles; the other […]
Meditation in the News: 02.04.25
With the current world and market unsteadiness, it’s no surprise that more people are seeking a remedy for stress and uncertainty – and meditation definitely gets my vote. From billionaires like Ray Dalio crediting it for their success to global firms like Goldman Sachs integrating it into their workplace culture, meditation is proving to be […]
Meditation in the news: 25.03.25
I couldn’t get past the article on ChatGPT experiencing signs of “anxiety” and how researchers are teaching the chatbot some mindfulness practices: 1. ChatGPT gets ‘anxiety’ from violent user inputs: Fascinating! This article caught my attention .. discussing how ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI language model, can exhibit signs of “anxiety” when exposed to and when processing […]
Meditation in the News: 28 Feb 2025
There seemed to be a lovely, and very welcome, flow of articles recently that caught my attention for their beauty and creativity: 1. Zen Mindfulness Retreat in Rural Japan: Ever wondered what a mindfulness retreat might look like? This beautiful article from Condé Nast Traveler (March 2025) explores the experience at Dairyuji, a Zen mindfulness retreat held […]