Buddhist practices such as meditation and mindfulness have become very popular in recent years. Researchers at Zhejiang University wondered whether brief exposure to simple Buddhist practices affected people’s ability to delay gratification.
Study participants, both Buddhist and non-believer, attended the temple in Hangzhou. Under various circumstances, they were offered to make a choice in favor of something that was immediately available or would be available later. It turns out that non-believers who practice meditation and other rituals are more patient.
Source: Ferra
