[스크랩] 현대과학에서도 입증되는 8가지 고대인의 지혜

8 Ancient Beliefs Now Backed By Modern Science
The Huffington Post  | by  Alena Hall

 

 

 동양의 맹자는 오상(五常) 중에서 지혜(智慧)란?  

별도의 학습 없이 습득할 수 있는 선험적인 미덕으로 간주했다. 이는 서양 사상의 플라톤과 같은 관점이다. 다음 지혜로운 삶이 현재에도 항상 유용하다는 고대인들의 생활태도이다.

Here are eight ancient beliefs and practices that have been confirmed by modern science.

 

 

1,다른사람을 도울수록 당신은 건강해진다.

Helping others can make you healthier.

 

고대 그리스철학자들은 쾌락과 인류애의 상관관계에 논쟁이 있어왔다.

쾌락은 고통을 줄이고 기쁨을 증가시키는 요소로, 인류애는 인생에 있더 더높은 가치있는 행복이라고 보았다.

노스 캐롤리나대학   심리학자 바바라 프레드릭의 최근연구에서 쾌락의 행복을 추구하는 사람보다 인류애적행복을 추구하는 사람들이 인체내 항독소 항바이러스가 더 왕성하여 건강하다는 사실을 밝혔다.

 

In their never-ending search for the best way to live, Greek philosophers argued over the relative benefits of hedonic and eudaimonic happiness. Hedonic well-being sees happiness as a factor of increased pleasure and decreased pain, while eudaimonic ("human flourishing") happiness has more to do with having a larger purpose or meaning in life. A recent study from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill psychologist Barbara Fredrickson may reveal which form of happiness is more beneficial for health and well-being.

The study, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences last year, found that while both types of happiness can make you feel good, the latter could promote physical health and longevity as well. Using phone interviews, questionnaires and blood samples, the study explored how the two forms of happiness affected individuals on a genetic level. Participants with more hedonic and less eudaimonic well-being were found to have a lower production of virus-attacking antibodies, while those with more eudaimonic well-being experienced an increase in antibody production.

 

2,침술은 당신의 신체의 균형을 잡아준다.

Acupuncture can restore balance to your body.

미국의학전문지에 따르면 침술이 편두통, 관절염과 여타 만성 통증에 효과가 있다고 오래동안 믿어오고 있다고 전한다.

고대 중국의 치료요법인 침술에 관한 18,000가지의 연구자료를 분석하면,  침술이 편두통,만성통증치료에  어설픈 현대의학보다 훨씬 효과적이었다.

The traditional Chinese medicine technique is believed to address imbalances in a person’s qi (pronounced chi), the circulating energy within every living thing. Whether or not you believe in the existence of this energy flow, a new study published in Archives of Internal Medicine found that the age-old practice may be an effective way to relieve migraines, arthritis and other chronic pains.

Analyzing previous research data from approximately 18,000 subjects, researchers found that acupuncture was more effective than sham acupuncture and standard western care when treating various types of pain, including migraines and chronic back pain.

 

3,우리들은 서로 협동해야 발전할수 있다.

We need the support of a community in order to thrive.

 

 

전통적인 불교의 가르침인 "협동"은  행복의 핵심 구성 요소이다.

브리검 영 대학과 노스캐롤라이나 대학교에서 실시한 2010 년 연구는 건강한 사회 생활이 장수를 촉진한다는 결론이 믿음을 확인했다.

Traditional Buddhist teachings suggest that community is a key component in any happy, fulfilled life. A 2010 study conducted by Brigham Young University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers confirmed this belief, concluding that a healthy social life promotes longevity.

In analyzing the 148 studies -- involving more than 300,000 individual participants -- available on the subject, the researchers discovered that those with stronger social relationships maintained a 50 percent increased likelihood of survival. The effect of social relationships on mortality risk is even greater than the effect of exercise or obesity.

 

4,태극권은 여러가지로 건강에 좋다.

Tai chi can help alleviate a variety of health conditions.

이 고대 중국 무술은 자신의 마음과 몸의 균형을 달성하는 것은  평화와 조화의 전반적인 감각을 만들고 있다는 믿음에 근거한다.

하버드 여성건강의 2009 년 5월 문제의 보고서는 태극권(이동명상)이 성인병치료와 함께  연령과 관련된 건강 문제를 예방하고 치료하는 데 도움이 될 수있는 것을 확인하였다.

 

This ancient Chinese martial art is based on the belief that achieving balance with one’s mind and body creates an overall sense of peace and harmony, naturally inspiring a long life. A report in the May 2009 issue of Harvard Women’s Health Watch summarized several studies confirming that this “moving meditation” practice can help prevent and treat many age-related health problems alongside standard treatment in older adults. A number of studies in the past decade have found tai chi to be helpful for those suffering from arthritis, low bone density and heart disease.

 

5,명상은 스트레스를 줄이고 심적 안정을 준다.

Meditation can help you reduce stress and discover inner peace.

 

동양에서 기원된 명상은 심정안정은 물론 정신적 맑음과 신체적 웰빙을 증진시킨다고 알려져 왔다.

최근 하버드의과대학 연구자들은 마음-신체의 연결고리가 어떻게 유전자에 영향주고 스트레스를 조절하며 면역기능에 영향을주는지 밝혔다.

 

Stemming from ancient Eastern origins, the practice of meditation is believed to help still the mind and reach a heightened level of awareness, improving health and well-being as a byproduct. Science is now proving the health benefits of meditation. The latest study from a team of Harvard Medical School scientists reveals how this mind-body practice can affect genes that control stress levels and immune function.

Harvard psychiatrist John Denniger and his team used neuro-imaging and genomics technology to measure potential physiological changes in each subject more accurately. After observing the high-stress individuals as they followed the study’s prescribed yoga and meditation practices, the team noticed an improved mitochondrial energy production, utilization and resiliency, which help to reduce the stress linked to health conditions like hypertension and infertility.

 

6.측은지심(연민)은 의미있는 삶의 열쇠이다

Compassion is the key to a meaningful life.

 티벳불교인들은 전통적으로 메타(자비)를 실천한다.

2012년 에모리대학교 연구에서 티벳인들의 측은지심이 상호간 얼굴표현으로 효률적으로 공감한다는것을 알았다. 

긍정적 감정의 교류로 건강은 물론 전반적인 삶의 만족도가 높아졌다.

Tibetan Buddhist tradition includes a practice called metta, or loving-kindness. A 2012 study from Emory University found that compassion meditation based on this Tibetan model can effectively boost one’s ability to empathize with others by way of reading their facial expressions.

Another loving-kindness meditation study from 2011 found that, over time, this practice increased participants' positive emotions that allowed them to find a deeper sense of mindfulness, their purpose in life, the network of support surrounding them, and their health. These components helped increase their overall life satisfaction.

 

 

7.어찌할수 없다는 것을 받아들이면  심적 고통이 줄어든다.

Accepting what you can’t change is key to reducing suffering.

 

불교의 가르침에 따르면 어찌할수 없다는 것을 받아들이면 고통이 줄어든다는 것이다.

오스트리아 디킨대학교 연구에 따르면 재정적원조를 받고 독립적 지위를 상실한 노인들이 오래살고 더 행복해 보인다는 사실이다.

According to Buddhist teachings, one must accept the things they cannot change in order to reduce suffering. Now, scientists have found that this belief rings true, especially for older adults who are working through difficult life changes.

Researchers from Deakin University in Australia found that facing the realities of living with assistance and losing a degree of independence helps seniors live longer and feel far happier. Their study, which was published in the Journal of Happiness Studies last year, compared feelings of life satisfaction and perceived control of older adults living with assistance and those living in the community. Their analysis revealed that the ability to accept the inevitable (as well as maintain low-level control) in an assisted living setting was a significant predictor of life satisfaction. The researchers concluded, "In order to protect the well-being of older individuals, adaptation involves both a sense of control and the active acceptance of what cannot be changed."

 

8.우리가 필요한 모든 것은 사랑이다.

All you need is love.

고대전통적 다양한 지혜를 하나로 모은다면, 그것은 "사랑"이다

하버드대학교에서 75년동안 286명의 남학생을 추적조사한  "삶의 성취의 진정한 뿌리" 연구자료에 의하면

"가장 의미있는 삶은 상호간 사랑의 교류이다"라는 결론에 도달하였다.

If there is one thing that a variety of ancient wisdom traditions can agree on, it’s the value of love in maintaining a happy, meaningful life. And a group of Harvard researchers, on a mission to uncover the true roots of life fulfillment, conducted a 75-year study that reached the same conclusion.

The Harvard Grant Study, led by psychiatrist George Vaillant, followed the life trajectories of 268 male students in order to answer life’s universal questions of growth, development, value and purpose. Vaillant considers the most meaningful finding of the study to be that a happy life revolves around loving relationships. He explained that there are two pillars of happiness: "One is love. The other is finding a way of coping with life that does not push love away."

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