On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:05 AM, sparaig wrote:
And of course, we don't know how, if at all, the following relates
to TM-related
synchronous alpha waves, but itis interesting to note that research
published AFTER the
research cited in the book, but before the book went to press,
contradicts what the book
claims.
Shoddy overall, is my impression: they have an agenda and just
ignore any and all
research that conflicts with that agenda. This is like the worst
aspects of TM research, but
due to the prestige of the researchers, no-one is paying any
attention to their blatant bias.
If they were biased I doubt they'd be so excited about some of the
other forms of meditation they report in the article. It is not just
about one kind or one "brand" of meditation. Seemed a well-rounded
article to me.
It's important to understand that in research science, there are
constantly new papers being published which may or may not affect
future opinion.
The latest and greatest research is the Shamatha Project which is
underway with the first retreat as we speak. It should be an exciting
year for meditation research.
