Loving-Kindness Meditation: Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Correlates in Long-Term Practitioners and Clinical Implications.
Brain Behav – March 01, 2025
Source: PubMed Central
Summary
Cultivating compassion can physically reshape your brain. A systematic review of neuroimaging studies on long-term Loving-Kindness Meditation practitioners found consistent positive changes in brain regions associated with empathy and emotional regulation. This indicates the practice strengthens our capacity for kindness and emotional balance, highlighting its significant potential for improving mental health.
Abstract
Loving-Kindness Meditation: Systematic Review of Neuroimaging Correlates in Long-Term Practitioners and Clinical Implications.