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I know this is scientifically hard, but in spirit I would want to know the following:

Meditation vs do whatever makes you feel the happiest, as you see fit

It would be difficult to allow people to actually do what makes them happiest vs doing what the can do to make themselves happy within the limitations of their life situations.

I wasn't able to find any reference to wealth or income, either. People who have the ability to do a one-month retreat end up with better mental health - is this surprising?

Still the study is useful if your budget doesn't allow for an expensive holiday.