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SmartAss Facts
Facts about meditation and mindfulness — what the research actually shows about its effects on the brain.
How well do you really know meditation? Most people are surprised to learn that zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation. And that's just the beginning: Mindfulness improves attention and emotional regulation. Meditation can thicken areas of the brain associated with attention and emotional regulation. SmartAss Facts brings together the most surprising meditation facts — each one carefully verified and labeled TRUE or FAKE. Scroll down to explore the full list and discover which "facts" you've always believed are actually myths.
Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation. Mindfulness improves attention and emotional regulation. Meditation can thicken areas of the brain associated with attention and emotional regulation.
Yes, this is verified. Zen is a school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation. Another confirmed fact: Mindfulness improves attention and emotional regulation.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "“Mindfulness” was invented because thoughts were getting too loud and nobody invited them." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.