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Silence Measured: The Zen Brain Across Decades

Silence Measured: The Zen Brain Across Decades

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Explore how decades of daily Zazen show up in the brain. This episode compares pioneering 1966 EEG recordings of Zen monks with modern 2025 studies, revealing consistent alpha and theta signatures that mark a calm, attentive baseline. Long-term practice, the research suggests, transforms meditation from a temporary state into a lasting trait of the mind.

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