--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Nov 16, 2006, at 5:55 PM, Bhairitu wrote: > > >> Of course you have, Vaj. How many Buddhist meditation studies have > >> been published, > >> BTW? > >> > > There are many meditation programs doing just fine without bothering > > with "scientific studies." That seems to be a TMO hangup. > > Precisely. And the hangup of some TMers. > > Good meditation techniques don't need research. >
Perhaps the subtle implication is that meditation organizations that support research are not "good". If that is the implication, that does not add up, IMO. There is a lot of value to see in precise pysiological and behavioral terms the effects of meditation. If any meditation technique can replace prescriptions and/or expensive treatments -- and/or shown to be a credible and strong preventative medicine measure, that is a good thing. And if meditation is shown to "light up" certain areas of the brain, leading towards improved performance, health, and happiness, it will tend to become more mainstream and society will benefit. And research is the necessary first step for such. The more research on all types of meditation forms, content (mantras), and other practices, the better, IMO.
