Reconstructing and deconstructing the self: cognitive mechanisms in meditation practice.

Cortland J Dahl, Antoine Lutz, Richard J Davidson

September 2015

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The discussions highlight the article's exploration of no permanent self and mental mechanisms in meditation, mentioning concepts like subjective experience and consciousness. Terms such as 'similar to anatta' and references to neuroscience and philosophy suggest an appreciation of the study's relevance to both scientific and spiritual perspectives, contributing to a moderate overall score.

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The recognition of links between scientific findings and philosophical or spiritual concepts suggests the publication has meaningful influence on perceptions of self and consciousness, although the tone remains somewhat general.

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  • Geoff Neko
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    An interesting scientific publication that highlights views on no permanent self, which are similar to the idea of anatta in Buddhism: "Reconstructing and deconstructing the self: cognitive mechanisms in meditation practice". https://t.co/RnolIEMD5N
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    Metaconciencia: Es la conciencia de la experiencia subjetiva, es decir, la conciencia de los procesos que ocurren en la conciencia, tales como pensar, sentir, sentir. https://t.co/ijn8Nd41Zq
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  • Janna Weiss, PhD
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    Reconstructing and deconstructing the self: cognitive mechanisms in #meditation practice Cortland J. Dahl, Antoine Lutz & Richard J. Davidson @healthyminds https://t.co/Bsn6bH0Rgn a scientific paper ~ #science #neuroscience
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Abstract Synopsis

  • The article explores how different meditation practices influence our sense of self and emotional well-being by focusing on specific mental processes like awareness, perspective-taking, and self-reflection.
  • It proposes a new classification system that groups meditation styles into two categories: attentional (focusing) and deconstructive (breaking down) based on their core mental mechanisms.
  • The authors suggest that changing these cognitive processes through meditation could help address issues like dysfunctional self-views, emotional states, and how we perceive reality.]