Scientific research on meditation is accelerating with the growing awareness
of meditation's numerous benefits, including a decrease in hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and addictive behaviors.A groundbreaking study by Massachusetts General Hospital found that as little as eight weeks
of meditation not only helped people
feel calmer but also
produced changes in various areas
of the brain, including growth in the areas associated with memory, empathy, sense
of self, and stress regulation.