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A new era for mind studies: training investigators in both scientific and contemplative methods of inquiry

Year: 2020

Type: preprint

Abstract: While modern neuroscience relies on objective, quantitative methods for measuring how mental events manifest as brain activity, ancient contemplative traditions have used first-person introspective practices to gain a greater understanding of the mind. It is now possible to combine these different approaches, hopefully in a mutually enriching, synergistic way. The scientific study of the mind would benefit immensely from including expert contemplative practitioners, not only as study participants, but as full-fledged co-investigators.

DOI: 10.31231/osf.io/d6sc4

Authors: Gaelle Desbordes, Lobsang Negi

Institutions: Boston University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, Emory University

Language: English

Topic: Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Mind and Life Institute

OpenAlex ID: W4252479018

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