The interview also explores the potential impact that a study of this magnitude could have on the scientific community as well as the culture-at-large. Questions that the study aimed to answer included, "Is it possible to train attention" & "Does meditation have an effect on ethics". While the answers may be obvious to meditators, having them scientifically validated could have a major impact on the fields of education, mental health, and psychology.
Buddhist Geeks (www.buddhistgeeks.com) is a weekly web radio show that presents ground-breaking interviews and discussions with Buddhist teachers, scholars, and advanced practitioners.
Part 1 of the two-part series: Reverberations from The Shamatha Project http://www.fallingfruit.tv/episodes/reverberations-shamatha-project
Alan Wallace Talks with Buddhist Geeks Podcast about the Science behind Meditation