Scientists mad at Dalai Lama – NYT

Some neuroscientists are claiming the Dalai Lama is making unsubstantiated claims (unsubstantiated by their scientific method) for the value of meditaion.

Here’s an excerpt. I probably inadvertently violated copyright laws by publishing the picture so don’t tell the AP.  The link to the full article is below.

“Next month in Washington, the Dalai Lama is scheduled to speak about the research at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

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But 544 brain researchers have signed a petition urging the society to cancel the lecture, because, according to the petition, ‘it will highlight a subject with largely unsubstantiated claims and compromised scientific rigor and objectivity.’”

Here’s the link – Scientists Bridle at Lecture Plan for Dalai Lama – New York Times You may have to register with the NYT to read the article – it’s free and easy to register.