SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 10, 2026Nautilus

Inside the Brains of Monks Who Have Meditated for 15,000 Hours

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Neuroscientists studied 10 Buddhist monks with 15,000+ meditation hours and found different meditation styles create distinct brain patterns. Focused attention stabilizes brain activity while open monitoring creates adaptive dynamics balancing order and flexibility.

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