The Benefits of Meditation - Jon Kabat-Zinn

[Usernamenottaken2k]

Excuse me but did he really say "If science would not be biased by a desire for metitation to show any kind of effect". Isn't that how science works? You need evidence?

[blueguitar17]

@Usernamenottaken2k

No, he actually said 'certain' kinds of effects which is a completely different statement than the one you cited. His hopes are that the effects of meditation will be looked at in an objective way with out bias.

[Usernamenottaken2k]

@blueguitar17 He also said that meditation can be profoundly healing by working on the entire organism from the cromosomes to the brain actually making it thicker. Now I would love nothing more than for this to be true. BUT I still subscribe to good science. It's a reason for double blind studies and randomized trials. Can he actually site the research that concluded that meditation actually has all these proven effects? A LOT of bad science going around these days.

[HamishElephantastic]

The most intelligent and inspiring person of 2011!

[LakaiBoss]

i went bicycling with him in france 4-5 years ago, i know no one will believe, but he is a pretty awesome guy

[TheRedtaz]

jkz=genious!

[hongkongtennis]

frogs agree

[leapsplashafrog]

Seems so sensible. Learn to know what human beings are like by tuning into yourself

[ShadeTreeYoga]

JKZ expresses Mindfulness so clearly. I admire his speaking ability.

[Colstonewall]

The great thing is, how much he has spread meditation in the West.

[MrTheNazdrov]

Meditation is a powerful tool-- in the right hands. Seek out a well trained teacher. Meditation can be harmful under certain circumstances so ensure that you get a certified practioner to guide you.

[hiddenfall]

I'm always happy to hear more from Jon Kabat-Zinn. Thank you for posting this :).