The Art of Meditation from Past to Present Times
Writing by admin on Tuesday, 18 of November , 2008 at 7:01 pm
The word meditation is derived from Sanskrit word Medha which means wisdom. People have diverse impressions about what meditation is. To some it refers to an activity monks do, sitting in far off lands, high up in the mountains. Yet there is a simple answer to the question what is meditation.
Meditation a refined approach to life. It is a way of leading life. Meditation is a practice that can help people cope with both medical problems as emotional and other problems like stress, fear and anxiety.
Other important points to note about meditation are:
1) There is evidence to show that meditation has been practiced by mankind for ages. And it goes beyond the barriers of religion. For example, in Hinduism, meditation has been in existence for the past 5000 years. From this ancient origin, it has come a long way and its principals are practiced globally by millions of people.
2) In Buddhism, it has always been a central concept for spiritual development.Gautam Buddha the founder of Buddhism obtained enlightenment through meditaion.
3) In Christianity, mediation is at times associated with prayer and the study of scriptures.
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Category: Yoga
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