BBC Investigation - Mind Over Matter. Can Meditation Bring Happiness?

A Series of BBC Investigations is listed here as Short Video Documentaries on Mindfulness Meditation by BBC. This elaborates scientific, factual and practical evidences, importance and benefits of Mindfulness Meditation.

Factual, Scientific & Practical Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation as Investigated By BBC....

 

Part I: Mind Over Matter: Can meditation bring happiness?

Part II: Scans 'show mindfulness meditation brain boost'

 

The BBC's David Sillito has been finding out if there is a scientific basis for meditation leading to greater levels of happiness. The theory that meditation can reduce stress, depression and even chronic pain is one that has been gaining in momentum in recent years. So the BBC's David Sillito has been learning the art of mindfulness meditation in order to find out for himself. After getting to grips with the activity, he joined some other devotees for an MRI scan to find out what impact the practice can have on brain activity. See the videos Part I & II.

Part I: Mind Over Matter: Can meditation bring happiness?

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 The BBC's David Sillito has been finding out if there is a scientific basis for meditation leading to greater levels of happiness.

Part II: Scans 'show mindfulness meditation brain boost'

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The theory that meditation can reduce stress, depression and even chronic pain is one that has been gaining in momentum in recent years. So the BBC's David Sillito has been learning the art of mindfulness meditation in order to find out for himself. After getting to grips with the activity, he joined some other devotees for an MRI scan to find out what impact the practice can have on brain activity.

Happiness Challenge meditation

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Former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe guides you through a mindfulness exercise that he says will help you worry less, enjoy daily life more and get on better with the people around you.

Can we change the way the brain deals with stress?

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New research suggests we may be able to change the structure of our brains by taking up meditation. Some researchers say that over time, it can actually change the way the brain deals with stress. As part of his week-long happiness quest, David Sillito gets involved in a new experiment looking at what is really going on inside our heads.

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