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The Biology of Mindfulness and Compassion

In this presentation from the GGSC's "Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion" conference, GGSC Science Director Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas explains why mindfulness meditation can help support the growth of compassion in the brain.

By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas | September 2014 | TRT 21:55

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Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas

Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas, Ph.D., is the science director of the Greater Good Science Center, where she directs the GGSC’s research fellowship…

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The Biology of Mindfulness and Compassion

In this presentation from the GGSC's "Practicing Mindfulness & Compassion" conference, GGSC Science Director Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas explains why mindfulness meditation can help support the growth of compassion in the brain.

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