How meditation changes your brain — and your life Increasingly organizations are training their executives in mindfulness, a practice rooted in Buddhist meditation. Neuroscientists are proving that this trend might not be just the next new thing. It might be the real thing. The effect of Buddhist meditation isn’t just momentary; it can alter deep-seated traits in our brain patterns and character. Daniel Goleman, the man who introduced emotional intelligence to the workplace, and Richard Davidson have written a new book on the science behind meditation. Book Exceprt: Altered Traits: What Science Reveals About How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body