[Buddha-l] Meditation changes the brain structure

[sjziobro at cs.com]

Whatever it is that elicits changes in the brain we at least have a greater physiological basis for understanding what Aristotle called habits and why they seem to function something like a second nature.  This in turn illustrates the force and scope of intentionality, at least, and greater still, an effect of the will, wouldn't you think?
 

 Stan Ziobro


 

 

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And then there are the addictions--to alcohol or opiates--these

also change the brain.



JK

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Behalf Of Macleod, Nik

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 10:44 AM





Seems that sustained application to all manner of things can

bring about long term changes in brain structure - witness the

changes effected in London cabbies by acquisition of 'the

knowledge':



http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/677048.stm

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2004/Features/WTX032958.htm



Nik Macleod

Cambridge UK

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Yes--in fact, repetitive anything actions probably change parts

of the brain--as in the brain altering that happens after

repetitive drug or alcohol use: brain-supported addiction. 



Beneficial repetitive actions need a lot more study-- we're just

at the beginning. 



Joanna





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