<p>I don't mean disrespect to anyone else with this question, I'm asking on my own behalf as someone with neurological &amp; psychological problems caused by a brain injury at a young age. I know all brain injuries etc are different too, and I guess this question also relates to neurodivergent people.</p>
<p>My injury affects my memory, ability to concentrate, intrusive thoughts, emotional stability, ability to hear, and also makes it much more difficult to hold good posture for any length of time (15 mins is the best I can do after practicing for years)- having (or not having) these things are required to meditate properly, right?</p>
<p><strong>Can someone with normal intelligence, but whose brain is injured, practice meditation effectively?</strong> Or will I hit a &quot;glass ceiling&quot; where my missing function limits my ability to progress? I've seen some benefits from meditation in the long term, but I worry that only someone with a healthy brain can meditate &quot;properly&quot;.</p>
<p><strong>Did Buddha say anything about practicing while disabled?</strong></p>
<p>metta</p>

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Can brain injured people progress in meditation?
# Can brain injured people progress in meditation?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-04-07)

I don't mean disrespect to anyone else with this question, I'm asking on my own behalf as someone with neurological & psychological problems caused by a brain injury at a young age. I know all brain injuries etc are different too, and I guess this question also relates to neurodivergent people.

My injury affects my memory, ability to concentrate, intrusive thoughts, emotional stability, ability to hear, and also makes it much more difficult to hold good posture for any length of time (15 mins is the best I can do after practicing for years)- having (or not having) these things are required to meditate properly, right?

**Can someone with normal intelligence, but whose brain is injured, practice meditation effectively?** Or will I hit a "glass ceiling" where my missing function limits my ability to progress? I've seen some benefits from meditation in the long term, but I worry that only someone with a healthy brain can meditate "properly".

**Did Buddha say anything about practicing while disabled?**

metta

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