Shamatha Project Content

Clifford Saron on the Scientific Study of Meditation

Soterios J Johnson — April 27, 2022 - 9:43pm

Neuroscientist Clifford Saron leads the Shamatha Project, one of the most ambitious and comprehensive longitudinal studies of meditation ever conducted. He discusses the study's findings so far; what science can tell us about the tangible effects of meditation; and how mindfulness affects our physical, mental and emotional health.

‘The Backdrop’ Podcast Features Neuroscientist on the Scientific Study of Meditation

Soterios J Johnson — May 02, 2022 - 9:00am

People have practiced various forms of meditation for thousands of years, usually in a religious context. But only recently has meditation be

7-Year Follow-Up Shows Lasting Cognitive Gains From Meditation

Andy Fell — April 04, 2018 - 12:31pm

Gains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study based on the Shamatha Project, a major investigation of the cognitive, psychological and biological effects of meditation.