I do not know if it was your intent, but your comment came across as hostile and arrogant. The article doesn't assert that the participants had mastered anythi

I do not know if it was your intent, but your comment came across as hostile and arrogant. The article doesn't assert that the participants had mastered anything. Novices experience the benefits of meditation to a degree. Even minimal sustained practice has been shown to increase focus and provide a sense of well being.