A computational approach to understanding the longitudinal changes in cortical activity associated with intensive meditation training

Abstract

Meditation involves focusing ones attention on an object or a phenomenon. Numerous studies have dis- covered beneficial effects of meditation. However, very few scientific studies have attempted to formally under- stand the underlying mechanisms. In the present study, two 3-month retreats were conducted. 88-channel EEG data was collected while participants rested with their eyes closed before and after engaging in focused atten- tion meditation. S