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Meditation can be a path to discovering and becoming the best version of oneself. The mind is trained to feel more relaxed, clear, and focused on the present, the here and now, allowing practitioners to be more aware of their sensations, feelings, and thoughts, and better equipped to handle internal and external challenges.

Scientific research shows that regular and consistent meditation practice has a positive impact on attention, memory, and emotional regulation. It also benefits mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Ultimately, the main purpose of meditation is to cultivate a sense of calmness and inner peace, enabling progressive control over thoughts, words, and actions, and fostering harmony with oneself, others, and the universe.

Antonino Raffone

Antonino Raffone PhD

Cassandra Vieten

Cassandra Vieten PhD

Helané Wahbeh

Helané Wahbeh MSc

Matthieu Ricard

Matthieu Ricard PhD

Miguel Farias

Miguel Farias PhD

Steven Laureys

Steven Laureys MD, PhD

IN-DEPTH INTERVIEWS

52 Scientists from Around the World

Compelling insights from doctors, neuroscientists, physicists, psychologists, parapsychologists, and other world-renowned scientists, combined with testimonies from individuals with exceptional experiences and/or abilities, explore the enigma of the mind and its ventures beyond the conventional.
On average, each scientist has 163 Scopus-indexed publications, with their work cited approximately 7,000 times by other researchers. They published in some of the world’s top scientific journals, like The Lancet, NEJM, Nature, Science, and The BMJ.


A reference in supporting scientific research.

Over the years, the BIAL Foundation has developed a close relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and then worldwide. Today, it is a renowned institution, particularly in Neuroscience and Parapsychology research, aiming to stimulate new research that benefits people by enhancing health and reaching new levels of knowledge.