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'''Meditation''' is a technique for producing an altered state of [[consciousness]]. It usually involves sitting still for a period during which consciousness might be focused by means of a word repeated silently in the mind, or by the visualization of an image of some sort. The ''Vipassana'', or insight, meditation practiced by [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] stresses mere observation of what takes place in the mind and body during meditation.
'''Meditation''' is a technique for producing an altered state of [[consciousness]]. It usually involves sitting still for a period during which consciousness might be relaxed and focused by means of a word repeated silently in the [[mind]], or by the visualization of an image of some sort. The ''Vipassana'', or [[insight]], meditation practiced by [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] initially stresses observation of what takes place in the mind and body ([[breathing]] and sensations) during meditation.
==Christian Meditation - Contemplation==
Meditation in the [[Bible]] goes back to the book of [[Genesis]] and appears periodically throughout. Focus is not on a word, but on a thought or concept. An example of a verse on meditation is found in [[Psalms]] 1:2
Meditation in the [[Bible]] goes back to the book of [[Genesis]] and appears periodically throughout. Focus is not on a word, but on a thought or concept. An example of a verse on meditation is found in [[Psalms]] 1:2
and on his law he meditates day and night ([[NIV]] version).</blockquote>
and on his law he meditates day and night ([[NIV]] version).</blockquote>
[[Christian]] meditation is a form of silent, contemplative [[prayer]] that uses a prayer-word, which is rooted in the [[gospel]] and the letters of [[St. Paul]], and originated with the early [[desert]] fathers of the fourth century. It is a daily personal discipline, a practice of stillness and simplicity, not a substitute for all the other forms of prayer, but as a center for them.<ref>http://www.houstoncontemplative.org/christian_meditation.htm</ref>
[[Christian]] meditation is a form of silent, contemplative [[prayer]] that uses a [[prayer]]-word, which is rooted in the [[gospel]] and the letters of [[St. Paul]], and originated with the early [[desert]] fathers of the fourth century. It is a daily personal [[discipline]], a practice of stillness and [[simplicity]], not a substitute for all the other forms of prayer, but as a center for them.<ref>[http://www.houstoncontemplative.org/christian_meditation.htm Christian meditation @ HoustonContempltive.org]</ref>
== See also ==
==Buddhist Meditation - Contemplation==
Meditation or [[contemplation]] is the fifth of the "Ten Perfections of the [[Altruism|Altruistic]] Attitude" according to [[Buddhist]] practice:
# '''[[Generosity]]''' ([[Charity]]-[[Philanthropy]]- [[Benevolence]]: "Benefit others more than yourself.")
# '''[[Morality]]''' of the Five Precepts - [[Renunciation]] of [[immorality]] and the [[cause and effect|causes]] of [[suffering]] (the causes are always based in [[immorality]] or [[amoral]] behavior.
# '''[[Patience]]''' (implies [[Forgiveness]] and [[Endurance]])
# '''Joyful [[Perseverance]]''' ([[Persistence]], [[Determination]] and Moral [[Fortitude]] or Moral [[Courage]])
# '''[[Meditation]]''' ([[Calm]] Abiding or Making the [[mind]] have deeply [[Kapha|relaxed]] [[Pitta|focused]] [[Vata|awareness]] for [[contemplation]] of [[morality]]-[[compassion]]-[[wisdom]])
# '''[[Wisdom]]''' ([[Interdependence]], [[Understanding]] [[Cause and effect]], [[Prudence]], [[Humility]] of "No Self")
# '''Skillful Means''' or Expedient Means (Use the "medicine" according to the particular "disease" and "patient")
# '''Great [[Vow]]s''' (to get [[Enlightenment|Enlightened]] in order to better "Benefit others more than yourself.")
# '''Great [[Strength]]'''
# '''Great [[Wisdom]]''' ([[Buddha]]hood)
*[[Yoga]]
Depending on the [[sect]] of [[Buddhism]], many [[tradition]]s of Buddhist meditation teach the [[discipline]] of [[Kapha|relaxed]] [[Pitta|focused]] [[contemplation]] and [[awareness]] of [[virtue]] through regular daily [[reflection]] on the above Ten Perfections. All forms of Buddhism stress that success in meditation is impossible without first cultivating one's 1. [[Generosity]], 2. [[Morality]], 3. [[Patience]], and 4. Joyful [[Perseverance]] (requires understanding, awareness and development of [[Chi]]-[[Prana]].
*[[Alois P. Swoboda]]
*[[Herbert Benson]]
==See Also==
* [[Stress management]]
* [[Buddhism]]: [[Five Precepts]] [[Morality]] [[Vow]]s as the Foundation of Meditation
* [[Taoism]] - [[Qi]]
* [[Hinduism]] - [[Devotion]] Meditation
* [[Yoga]] - [[Prana]] and [[Pranayama]] Meditation
* [[Ayurvedic medicine]]
* [[Martial art]]s such as [[Tai Chi]], [[Kung Fu]] and [[Aikido]] as meditation
* [[Alois P. Swoboda]]
* [[Herbert Benson]]
==References==
==References==
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