http://www.notnews.org/philosophy/bigger-brains-for-buddhists.html Philosophy, public affairs and pop culture. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:59:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 http://www.notnews.org/philosophy/bigger-brains-for-buddhists.html#comment-12 Dave Thomer Wed, 16 Nov 2005 20:58:03 +0000 http://www.notnews.org/?p=20#comment-12 Having empirical studies that fit in with Western notions of science to serve as the hook for these stories has to help a great deal. I do believe that scientific research into the effects of various religious practices is an expanding and worthwhile field. Having empirical studies that fit in with Western notions of science to serve as the hook for these stories has to help a great deal. I do believe that scientific research into the effects of various religious practices is an expanding and worthwhile field.

]]> http://www.notnews.org/philosophy/bigger-brains-for-buddhists.html#comment-10 Pattie Gillett Wed, 16 Nov 2005 19:08:03 +0000 http://www.notnews.org/?p=20#comment-10 I saw this story as well, and if you're into the whole 'meditation bringing you closer to the universe' thing, this makes a lot of sense. It's acutally cool to see stories like this in the mainstream media. Years ago, you would only theories like these in occult or alternative health books and magazines. I saw this story as well, and if you’re into the whole ‘meditation bringing you closer to the universe’ thing, this makes a lot of sense. It’s acutally cool to see stories like this in the mainstream media. Years ago, you would only theories like these in occult or alternative health books and magazines.

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