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File064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets2005-012008-04

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

DocumentFinal report - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets2008

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.01
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Final report - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Publication year: 2008
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Bolsa6404_19022014.pdf
Abstract/Results: RESULTS:
The oldest Tibetan psychic traditions are those of oracles and Mo divination, a term covering a range of divinatory practices. More recent beliefs include attainment of psychic abilities through meditation; and high lamas called tulkus who consciously choose reincarnation.
A re-analysis of ashram data found that, with participants who completed at least 3 sessions, the advanced practitioners scored significantly better than the other two groups (p = 0.05 and p = 0.04). Psi score was significantly correlated with yogic attainment (Pearson r = 0.57, p < 0.05, 2-tail).
With Tibetan Buddhist meditators years of practice correlated significantly with psi (r = 0.52, p < 0.05, 2-tail). This was due to the monk group: years of meditation, r = 0.75, p <0.01, 2-tail). This result was confounded by significant psi-missing (t = -2.09, p < 0.05, 2- tail) from the tulkus. The 3 participants who scored most strongly in the psi-missing direction all reported childhood memories of previous lives as monks in Tibet during the Chinese invasion, with the subsequent imprisonment and torture.
In the final study, the 2 most experienced meditators gave independently significant psihitting (t = 2.25, p = 0.04, 2-tail). 4 of the 12 meditation variables were significantly correlated with the psi scores, and an additional 3 variables were marginally significant, all in the predicted direction. The strongest correlation with psi was visualisation meditation, (r = 0.734, p < 0.01, 1-tail); followed by time spent in retreat, (r = 0.572, p < 0.05); practicing breath techniques (r = 0.569, p < 0.05); and yoga asanas (r = 0.559, p < 0.05).
This research suggests that psychic awareness begins to manifest more reliably with years of meditation practice.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Notes:
The final report contains published articles that were recorded and scanned separately
Author: Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Document type:
Final report
Number of reproductions:
2
Indexed document:
No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Meditation / Ashrams / Psychic awareness / Tibetan buddhist monks

Final report - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets

Final report - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets

DocumentExploring the relationship between Tibetan meditation attainment and precognition2011

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.02
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Exploring the relationship between Tibetan meditation attainment and precognition
Publication year: 2011
URL:
http://connection.ebscohost.com/c/articles/60721933/exploring-relationship-between-tibetan-meditation-attainment-precognition
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study of advanced practitioners of meditation extends our earlier work testing the hypothesis that meditation enhances psychic awareness or "psi" (Roney-Dougal, Solfvin, & Fox, 2008). Ten (male) Tibetan Buddhist monks participated individually in eight sessions, each comprising a meditation period and a computerized test of precognition in which they were asked to rate each of four pictures on a 100-point scale in terms of how likely it was to be randomly selected as the "target" to be displayed at the end of the session. The normalized rating assigned to the target itself was defined as the "psi" score, where a score of zero is chance expectation. Overall, psi scores did not exceed chance expectation, t(79) 0.70, p = 0.49, 2-tailed, r = .08, and the type of meditation (mantra or visualization) did not make a difference. The correlation between years of meditation practice and psi scores was in the predicted direction but not significantly different from zero (rho = 0.28, p = 0.22). Nevertheless, the two most experienced meditators, both Nyingma lamas, achieved significant mean psi scores, t(15) = 2.25, p = 0.04, 2-tailed, r = 0.50, confirming a similar finding from our earlier work.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M., & Solfvin, J. (2011). Exploring the relationship between Tibetan meditation attainment and precognition. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 25(1), 29 - 46.
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Precognition / Meditation / Tibetan buddhist monks

Exploring the relationship between Tibetan meditation attainment and precognition

Exploring the relationship between Tibetan meditation attainment and precognition

DocumentAn exploration of degree of meditation attainment in relation to psychic awareness with Tibetan Buddhists2008

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.03
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
An exploration of degree of meditation attainment in relation to psychic awareness with Tibetan Buddhists
Publication year: 2008
URL:
http://www.researchgate.net/publication/255669423_An_Exploration_of_Degree_of_Meditation_Attainment_in_Relation_to_Psychic_Awareness_with_Tibetan_Buddhists
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Many traditional Mahayana, and modern Tibetan, Buddhist texts relate meditation attainment to psychic ability. This teaching served as the hypothesis—that more advanced meditators would choose a psi target correctly, significantly more often than beginners. A basic free-response design was used in which a computer programme (PreCOG) chose a target picture at random from a 4-picture set. There were 25 sets, all pictures of Tibet. PreCOG guided the participants through the procedure, in which they aimed to become aware of the target. 18 participants, Tibetan monks, nuns and Western Buddhist meditators, completed 8 sessions each. Half the sessions used a clairvoyance, and half a precognition, protocol.
Age and years of meditation practice correlated significantly with the psi scores (Pearson r = 0.52, p , 0.05). This suggests that, as one practices meditation, psychic awareness begins to manifest more reliably. This result was confounded by a non-significant psi-missing trend. There was no significant difference between the clairvoyance and precognition trials (t-diff (142) = 0.800). There was, however, significant psi-missing from the group of Rinpoches (t = 2.09, 2tail p < 0.05). The three participants who scored most strongly in the psi-missing direction all reported childhood memories of previous lives as monks in Tibet.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J., Fox, J.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M., Solfvin, J., & Fox, J. (2008). An exploration of degree of meditation attainment in relation to psychic awareness with Tibetan Buddhists. Journal of Scientific Exploration, 22(2), 161-178.
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Times cited: N/A
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Parapsychology / Meditation / Psychic awareness / Clairvoyance / Precognition / Previous lives

An exploration of degree of meditation attainment in relation to psychic awareness with Tibetan Buddhists

An exploration of degree of meditation attainment in relation to psychic awareness with Tibetan Buddhists

DocumentTaboo and belief in Tibetan psychic tradition2006

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Taboo and belief in Tibetan psychic tradition
Publication year: 2006
URL:
http://www.spr.ac.uk/psedsite/JSPRabstracts.php3?year=2006#oct
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Every culture has its own world-view. Exploring a different culture can often shed light on our own belief systems and help us to see our own concepts. The Tibetan culture is renowned for its psychic practitioners, but there has been no scientific research into their practices. As a preliminary to experimental research with Tibetan monks, this paper presents a brief overview of a selection of Tibetan cultural beliefs involving psychic awareness (GESP). The oldest Tibetan traditions are those of the oracles, which involves deity possession; Mo divination, which often involves a Tibetan deity called Palden Lhamo; and a belief in consciously chosen reincarnation resulting in tulkus who are identified using a variety of psychic practices. There are more recent beliefs regarding attainment of psychic abilities through Buddhist meditation practice. These beliefs are surrounded by many taboos, revealing a certain fear of psi. These are mentioned in the hope that, by studying another culture's beliefs and taboos, we may gain a greater understanding of psi and obtain useful hypotheses for further research.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M. (2006). Taboo and belief in Tibetan psychic tradition. Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70(4), 193-210.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Meditation / Tibetan psychic tradition / Cultural beliefs / Cultural taboo / Psychic practitioners / Psychic awareness / Buddhists

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DocumentYogic attainment in relation to awareness of precognitive targets2006

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.05
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Yogic attainment in relation to awareness of precognitive targets
Publication year: 2006
URL:
http://www.questia.com/library/journal/1G1-168586751/yogic-attainment-in-relation-to-awareness-of-precognitive
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
This study explored whether long-term yoga/meditation practice facilitates psi awareness. Data were collected in an Indian ashram setting in 2003 and 2004 from yoga practitioners with three levels of initiation: students (ST) (0.3–15 years practice); sanyassins (SN) (1-10 years practice); and swamis (SW) (4-33 years practice). These preliminary experiments focused on adapting Western laboratory procedures to the ashram setting with a Macintosh laptop serving as a portable laboratory. Each participant had a short meditation followed by an awareness period to precognitively perceive a target video clip that they would see at the end of the session. They then rated four target clips on a 1 – 100 scale for similarity with their awareness experience. A re-analysis (using effect size r) showed no overall significant effect in either year (2003: r = -0.09; 2004: r = 0.08). Advanced practitioners (SW) in both years showed non-significant psi-hitting (2003: r = 0.21; 2004: r= 0.07), whereas the other two groups (SN & ST) were more variable in their scoring (2003: SN r = -0.23 & ST r = -0.38; 2004: SN r = 0.05 & ST r = 0.13). In 2003, in the line with the hypothesis, the advanced group (SW) scored significantly better than SN (p = .05) or ST (p = .04). In 2004 these differences became non-significant. Implications and possible explanations are explored.
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Roney-Dougal, S. M., & Solfvin, J. (2006). Yogic attainment in relation to awareness of precognitive targets. Journal of Parapsychology, 70(1), 91-120.
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DocumentDegree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets2008

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
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Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
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In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

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Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.07
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Publication year: 2008
URL:
http://www.bial.com/imagem/Actas_7Simp.pdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
OBJECTIVES:
To test the hypothesis that meditation attainment correlates with psi and to explore the possibility that some meditation techniques facilitate this.
METHODS:
1) Tibetan Psychic Beliefs - People from various Tibetan psychic disciplines were interviewed.
2) Yogic Attainment in Relation to Precognition - In two studies, 3 levels of yoga practitioners, students (ST),
sanyassins (SN) and swamis (SW), meditated, followed by an awareness period in which they aimed to
precognitively perceive a video clip.
3) Tibetan Buddhists’ Meditation Attainment in Relation to Psi - 18 participants, Tibetan monks, Western Buddhist students and a nun, completed 8 sessions each, of meditation followed by psi awareness of a static target picture.
4) Tibetan Meditation Techniques in Relation to Precognition - 10 Tibetan monks, who had meditated for 5 years minimum, completed 8 sessions each: 4 visualisation, and 4 mantra. A Tibetan Stroop test assessed distractibility.
RESULTS:
1) Tibetan psi traditions incorporate oracles, Mo divination, conscious reincarnation, astrology and attainment of psi abilities through meditation.
2) In the ashram studies, in 2003, with those who completed at least 3 sessions, SW scored significantly better than SN and ST.
3) Age and years of Buddhist meditation practice correlated significantly with psi. This is confounded by psi-missing from 3 monks who reported that, as children, they had previous-life memories.
4) Overall, the Lamas scored significantly. There was no significant difference between mantra versus visualization sessions.
CONCLUSION:
These studies support the Yogic and Buddhist teachings that psi abilities arise as a result of meditation attainment. This conclusion is qualified by the psi-missing.
PUBLICATIONS:
Roney-Dougal, S.M. (2006). Taboo and Belief in Tibetan Psychic Tradition, J. Soc. Psych. Res., 70(4), 193-210.; Roney – Dougal, S.M. & Solfvin, J. (2006). Yogic Attainment in Relation to Awareness of Precognitive Targets, J. Parapsych., 70(1), 91-120.; (in prep.) Two Tibetan Meditation Techniques in Relation to Psi. Roney-Dougal, S.M., Solfvin, J. & Fox, J. (submitted). Tibetan Buddhists’.Meditation Attainment in Relation to Psi.; Solfvin, J. & Roney-Dougal, S.M. (in press) Meditation and ESP: A Study of Experienced Vs Novice Meditators, ICTW, India.
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eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Document type:
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Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M., & Solfvin, J. (2008). Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets. In Aquém e além do cérebro. Behind and beyond the brain. Proceedings of the 7th Symposium of Fundação Bial. Porto: Fundação Bial.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Precognition / Meditation / Tibetan buddhists / Yogic

Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets

Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets

DocumentYoga and Parapsychology: Linking Indian philosophy of consciousness with Western science2007

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The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
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Title: BIAL Grants
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In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

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Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.08
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Yoga and Parapsychology: Linking Indian philosophy of consciousness with Western science
Publication year: 2007
Accessibility:
Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Document type:
Magazine article
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2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M. (2007). Yoga and Parapsychology: Linking Indian philosophy of consciousness with Western science. Paranormal Review, 41, 17-22.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Yoga

DocumentThe effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists2012

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Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
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History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

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2004 Grants
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Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.09
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists
Publication year: 2012
Accessibility:
Document does not exist in file
Language:
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Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
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Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M. (2012). The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists. Paranormal Review, 61, 22 - 28.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Meditation / Psychic awareness / Yogic / Tibetan buddhists

DocumentThe effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists2012

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Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
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The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
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Title:
2004 Grants
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Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.10
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists
Publication year: 2012
Accessibility:
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eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
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2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M. (2012). The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists. Network Review, 108, 16 - 19.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Parapsychology / Meditation / Psychic awareness / Yogic / Tibetan buddhists

DocumentThe effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists2012

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists
Publication year: 2012
URL:
http://paranthropologyjournal.weebly.com/anthology.html
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Document type:
Book chapter
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M. (2012). The effect of meditation attainment on psychic awareness: Research with Yogis and Tibetan Buddhists. In J. Hunter (Ed.), Paranthropology: Anthropological approaches to the paranormal (pp. 141-154). Bristol, UK: Paranthropology.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Meditation / Psychic awareness / Yogic / Tibetan buddhists

DocumentExploring the relationship between two Tibetan meditation techniques, the Stroop Effect and precognition2008

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
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Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 25/2004
Title:
2004 Grants
Start date: 2005-01 - 2012-09
Dimension/support:
25 caixas de arquivo

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
064 - Degree of meditation attainment and comparison of type of meditation in relation to awareness of precognition targets
Duration: 2005-01 - 2008-04
Researcher(s):
Serena M. Roney-Dougal, Jerry Solfvin
Institution(s): Psi Research Centre, Glastonbury (UK)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress reports
Final report
3 Articles
Conference paper
Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, 70.4(885)
Language: eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Number of reproductions:
2
Keywords:
Parapsychology / Altered states of consciousness / Meditation / Extrasensory perception (ESP) / Precognition

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2004-064.12
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 16/2004
Title:
Exploring the relationship between two Tibetan meditation techniques, the Stroop Effect and precognition
Publication year: 2008
Abstract/Results:
ABSTRACT:
Previous research into the effect of meditation with more advanced practitioners suggests that meditation
affects consciousness in some way that gives a degree of more reliable psychic awareness. This study
continues the earlier work with a preliminary investigation into two different types of meditation technique:
mantra and visualisation. The same free-response design (Roney-Dougal & Solfvin, 2006, Roney-Dougal,
Solfvin & Fox, in press) was again used for this study. 10 Tibetan Buddhist monks, who had done at least 5
years meditation practice, completed 8 sessions each: 4 mantra and 4 visualisation. A precognition computer
programme (PreCOG) chose a target set at random from a pool of 25 sets, and a picture at random from a 4-
picture pool. The targets were static pictures of Tibet and India. The participants aimed to visualise the target picture at the end of their meditation session and then rated the 4 pictures according to the degree of
correspondence with their visualisation. A meditation attainment questionnaire (MAQ) assessed the number
of years the participants had practised different disciplines, including different types of meditation practise.
A Stroop test was designed for Tibetans by University Massachusetts, Dartmouth computer students. The
Stroop effect is highly correlated with attention. This test was done by all participants prior to doing the main
psi test. A control sample of 10 student monks who don’t practice meditation also did the test 8 times. Using
the participants’ normalised ratings of the target pictures, overall, psi results showed that the two most
experienced meditators, gave independently significant psi-hitting (t=2.25, p=.04). This is a replication of the
previous research, suggesting that years of meditation practise appears to be related to more consistent and reliable psi. There was no difference in psi scoring between the mantra and visualisation sessions. 4 of the 12 MAQ variables were statistically significantly correlated with the psi scores and an additional 3 variables were marginally significant, all in the predicted direction. The amount of time spent practicing visualisation meditation gave the strongest correlation with the psi (Pearson’s r = 0.734, p < 0.01, 1-tail); followed by length of time spent in retreat, (r = 0.572, p < 0.05); practicing pranayama (r = 0.569, p < 0.05); and asanas (r = 0.559, p < 0.05). The marginally significant variables were: the number of years spent practicing meditation, (r = 0.49, p = .075), and pranayama (r = 0.505, p = .068), and the amount of time spent practicing the ngondros (r = 0.464, p = .088). Sadly, owing to a programming error the main Stroop effect could not be computed, but the Stroop test error scores, which is a measure of accuracy and so a secondary Stroop effect measure, gave non-significant overall results.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Roney-Dougal, S. M.
Secondary author(s):
Solfvin, J.
Document type:
Conference paper
Number of reproductions:
2
Reference:
Roney-Dougal, S. M., & Solfvin, J. (2008). Exploring the relationship between two Tibetan meditation techniques, the Stroop Effect and precognition. In S. Sherwood & B. Carr (Eds.), Proceedings of the 51st Annual Convention of the Parapsychological Association, Winchester, Britain (pp. 187-203). The Parapsychological Association Inc. & The Incorporated Society for Psychical Research.
Indexed document: No
Keywords: Meditation / Psychic awareness / Tibetan buddhist monks / Precognition

Exploring the relationship between two Tibetan meditation techniques, the Stroop Effect and precognition

Exploring the relationship between two Tibetan meditation techniques, the Stroop Effect and precognition