A relaxation technique that achieves a state of profound relaxation, inner harmony, and increased mental awareness through focsing on the breath, a word, an object, a silent prayer, etc
Scientific means of contacting ones soul and of eventually becoming at-one with the soul Also the process of being open to spiritual impression and thus to co-operation with the Spiritual Hierarchy
Meditation is the act of thinking about something very carefully and deeply for a long time. the man, lost in meditation, walking with slow steps along the shore In his lonely meditations Antony had been forced to the conclusion that there had been rumours. = contemplation. Private religious devotion or mental exercise, in which techniques of concentration and contemplation are used to reach a heightened level of spiritual awareness. The practice has existed in all religions since ancient times. In Hinduism it has been systematized in the school of Yoga. One aspect of Yoga, dhyana (Sanskrit: "concentrated meditation"), gave rise to a school of its own among the Buddhists, becoming the basis of Zen. In many religions, meditation involves verbal or mental repetition of a single syllable, word, or text (e.g., a mantra). Visual images (e.g., a mandala) or mechanical devices such as prayer wheels or rosaries can be useful in focusing concentration. In the 20th century, movements such as Transcendental Meditation emerged to teach meditation techniques outside a religious context
Mental, stress-relieving exercises used to draw body, mind, and spirit into a single focus, in order to enhance the quality of life Daily meditation practices help to promote a healthier outlook on life and can facilitate healing in the sick ~ Teen Witch Kit - Silver RavenWolf Megalith - A huge stone monument or structure Stonehenge is perhaps the best-known example of megalithic construction ~ Wicca : A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner - Scott Cunningham
is a focusing of the mind The object of focus is often the breath, but may also be an object or an image Meditators may also silently chant a mantra-a simple word or phrase-to help clear the mind and enhance mental clarity
Any number of focusing, breathing, or contemplative methods designed to bring about a heightened state of consciousness and/or enlightenment In Usui Reiki Ryoho the most important and prominant is the Hasturei ho Various other western systems have added Reiki Meditations
Meditation is the act of remaining in a silent and calm state for a period of time, as part of a religious training, or so that you are more able to deal with the problems of everyday life. Many busy executives have begun to practice yoga and meditation. see also transcendental meditation
Meditation is practiced by all major world religions and is often described as an essential discipline for spiritual growth Yet, like mysticism, there is great diversity in the practice of meditation While some see mediation as simply spending time thinking quietly about life or about God, others use meditation techniques to experience altered states of consciousness that allow them to have esoteric experiences In addition, meditation is promoted in secular society for the personal benefits of health, relaxation and improved productivity
Concentrated spiritual aspiration through the focused controlled mind The steady daily attempt to get consciously in touch with the Soul or Higher Self By meditation man becomes aware of inner or other states of consciousness, enters into them and functions there It enables man to become in outer manifestation that which he is in inner reality; to identify himself with his inner aspect
A technique of mind control that leads to inner feelings of calm and peacefulness and may result in experiences of transcendental awareness and self-realization The two main types of meditation are: (1) the focusing type, similar to self-hypnosis, in which the meditator focuses on a repetitive sound or chant, an image, or pattern of breathing; (2) the "opening-up" type which emphasizes the detached observation of mental events as they occur (see Meditation)
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature; "the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
A technique of mind control that often leads to a feeling of inner calm and peacefulness, and may result in profound experiences of self-realization and transcendental awareness Meditation is a discipline found in many of the world's religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, but it is also advocated by many practitioners of holistic health for its impact on stress-related disease (5)
Scientific means of contacting one's soul and of eventually becoming at-one with the soul Also the process of being open to spiritual impression and thus to cooperation with the Spiritual Hierarchy
Although meditation is most often associated with Eastern practices such as Buddhism, every spiritual practice, including Christianity, has similar techniques for the purpose of gaining insight, assessing and managing life processes (physiological, mental, emotional, spiritual), enhancing performance or to just plain relax These techniques include specific postures and/or activities such as sitting or walking, conscious breathing, observing thoughts and emotions, in order to attain calm, contentment, resolution or realization
Private devotion or mental exercise consisting in any of innumerable techniques of concentration, contemplation, and abstraction, regarded as conducive to heightened spiritual awareness or somatic calm It may serve purely quietistic aims, as in the case of certain reclusive mystics;it may be viewed as spiritually or physically restorative and enriching to daily life
Sitting meditation is a traditional practice at the heart of Ch'an Buddhism It brings about a deeper awareness of the mind and body through understanding our attachments and desires which can help make our lives more contented Meditation also helps develops concentration and calmness of the mind
The practice of inverting the mind to pay attention to the inner silence instead of the outer chaos Other forms of meditation focus on the outer chaos instead This practice is accepted in almost all religions, but is encouraged most in Buddhism [For more information see http: //www spiritonline com/meditation]