There are certainly beliefs in traditional Buddhism that conflict with basic principles of scientific understanding, .. We can't make sense of those… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
Buddhist monks have known for centuries that meditation can change the mind. Now we are inspired by His Holiness to examine with… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
I wouldn't consider myself a Buddhist or a card-carrying zealot at all. My first commitment is as a scientist to uncover the… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
I think the messiness and embodied nature of modern life just produces an enhanced signal for our attention. — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
One key point is that different people may benefit from different types of meditation, as well as other interventions. This question of optimal matching… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
We have no idea how the subjective quality of consciousness emerges from the physical stuff of the brain. — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
I committed to doing everything I could to put compassion on the scientific map. — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
We need a different conception of happiness, more enduring and more genuine, not dependent on external circumstances. — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
The Dalai Lama challenged me - he said, 'Why can't you use technological tools to study kindness and compassion? — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
In meditation you experience time slowing down because you can notice more things per discreet moment and you're more open... The word 'meditation' in… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
There are certainly beliefs in traditional Buddhism that conflict with basic principles of scientific understanding, .. We can't make sense of those beliefs in… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
Resilience is the maintenance of high levels of positive affect and well-being in the face of adversity. It is not that resilient individuals never… — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
Mindfulness - moment to moment non-judgemental attention and awareness. — Richard Davidson Copy Share Image
