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Regular meditation increases the thickness of those sections of the cortex connected with cognition, emotional processing and well-being.

Vipassana or mindfulness meditation is a Buddhist meditation technique attributed to Gautama Buddha. It consists of three steps: Calmness, mindfulness and insight.

Theravada Buddhism is a major school of Buddhism that emphasizes self-enlightenment. Learn more about being a Theravada Buddhist, the role of the Sangha and Vipassana.

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Meditating is a practice that can seem overwhelming and esoteric to the novice. The first step is to simply learn to sit still for a period of time.

Numerous studies indicate that mediation helps people reduce the health effects of stress-while long-term practice may even alter how the brain functions.