This is what should be done by those who are skilled in goodness and who know the path of peace: Let one be strenuous, upright and sincere, without pride, easily contented and joyous; let one not ...

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Mindfulness is often celebrated for its benefits—but it can also lead to unexpected adverse effects including anxiety, time-space distortions, and traumatic re-experiencing.

The sample size was small and they only looked at the effects of one-time meditation without assessing the impact of repeated practice or following up over time to see if the effects last.

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