The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.

Thought; -- without regard to kind.

a practice of deep concentration of the mind

The practice of inner focus which renders the state of Awareness of Awareness. A sustained personal or group focus for the purpose of rendering specific effects in the self or in the environment.

a contemplation of some physical object as a way of reflecting upon some larger truth, often (but not necessarily) a spiritual one.

A general term for a technnique in which a person empties his mind of extraneous thought, with the intent of elevating the mind to a different level.

The state of consciousness characterized by mental stillness and inner calm coupled with an intense awareness. The goal is to free the mind from the stream of thoughts that usually inhabit it and the attainment of supreme spiritual peace.

The act of turning the mind inward with focused attention. There are many forms of meditation which are distinguished by the immediate object the mind focuses itself upon. Meditation upon silence seeks stillness of the mind, whereas meditation upon a specific idea or problem necessitates mental activity.

Mental or physical-mental techniques which aim to produce spiritually desirable states of consciousness.

A range of practices that involve training oneâ€(tm)s attention or awareness so that body and mind can be brought into greater harmony. The stilling of oneâ€(tm)s thoughts in a variety of practices such as sitting or walking mindfully, which stimulates the “relaxation response” and supports healing. Goals range from reducing stress or lowering blood pressure to achieving a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power.

A method of observing the mind through relaxation and sometimes specific breathing or other focusing exercises.

the act or process of contemplation

In addition to promoting relaxation and enabling a person to transcend their day-to-day anxieties, meditation is thought to have beneficial physical effects on the body especially, regarding high blood pressure and heart disease. Many methods, techniques and teachers are available with similiar outcomes.

meditation: Prayer is talking to God. Meditation is being silent and listening to God. Various kinds of meditation techniques can be used to deepen one's attunement to the Divine to more deeply experience God

A state of spontaneous self-transcendence; experience of inner pure consciousness.

A state in which to place the body and mind, the physiological and psy- chological selfs, in preparation for the occurrence of relaxation and psi. The person is in a relaxed physical and mental state, where strain is replaced by passivity.

ancient Eastern technique, similar to self-hypnosis, in that it relaxes the mind and the body.

Technique of inward attention, characterized by stillness coupled with an intense awareness, whose ultimate goal is the attainment of supreme spiritual peace by freeing the mind from the stream of thoughts that usually inhabit it.

a state of calmness brought about by listening to music or in a guided mediation whereby the person listens to a tape and follows what is being said, in order to achieve a more relaxed state of mind.

Meditation can be considerd a technique or practice to focus one's attention from the external humdrum to one's internal peace, awareness and joy. What is generally considered important in meditation is that one is regular with their meditation every day and that one makes a reasonable effort, but not strain, to make slow and steady progress till it becomes natural to go within and become one with the Self that we are (i.e. Sat-Chit-Anand).

From the Indian Sanskrit word medha, which can be translated as "doing the wisdom" and from the Latin root meditari, which means to muse or ponder, meditation can refer to many different techniques meant to tone and/or relax the mind. BBC News: Meditation - Presenting results of a small-scale study about the biological effect of meditation on the brain and immune system.

Mental, stress-relieving exercise used to draw body, mind, and spirit into one.

persistent egoless neurospiritual or transphenomenal attunement with egoless pure consciousness, unconditioned pure energy, uncreated absolute pure being.

to "chew on," to say or roll over and over in one's mind; think; ponder; reflect; contemplate; listen quietly.

mental control and the development of concentration, leading to calmness.

The act of quieting the small voice of the conscious so that you can commune with your Higher Self and the universe.

The prayerful act of bringing one's spiritual intellect (one's faculty to understand spiritual truths) into the presence of Truth itself. The ultimate purpose of meditation is that one might understand Truth in an inward way through the spiritual intellect.

Controlled contemplation of a specific thought our idea

A spiritual or devotional exercise of contemplation usually concerning a philosophical or religious subject. A planning or intending of the mind to fill oneself with positive energies.

Focusing upon the positive Teacher feelings of a general theory that is rooted in Mercy identification. If Mercy thought identifies with some experience, person, or object, this will fool Perceiver strategy into 'believing' the 'fact' that these things belong together. If this 'belief' is accepted as an 'absolute,' then Perceiver mode will 'believe' the universal 'truth' that all specific items belong together. Teacher thought will then notice this system of 'belief' and view it as a description of order within complexity. The result will be positive Teacher emotion, rooted in Mercy-driven delusion.

has many forms such as walking, sitting and breathing. The purpose is to quiet the third dimensional self and allow more or your Highself (some say the soul or the heart) to be present. The sensation is a deep calm, centeredness, knowingness, at oneness and joy.

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"

(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects)

an effective way of counteracting stress and increasing the sense of well being

The practice of sitting or resting quietly and performing mental exercises designed to relax the body and focus concentration.

Meditation is a see and simple way to balance a person's physical, emotional, and mental states. It is easily learned and has been used as an aid in treating stress and pain management. It has also been employed as part of an overall treatment for other conditions, including hypertension and heart disease.

A more “active” form of mental prayer, often used with Scripture, where one imagines oneself as part of the “scene” and interacts with Jesus, then brings the insight and experience to their current life.

Close or continued thought. The act of meditating can result in an altered state of conscious where the subject feels deeply relaxed, loses self-awareness, feels separated from the outside world, and feels connected to an inner world or higher conscious.

Concentration to achieve "higher consciousness" and reflection. Hugely helpful in stress management and overcoming psychological crises. When practiced regularly it is described as a very helpful tool to assist in improving your life and relationships.

A practice through which, generally, the body is in a relaxed state and the mind is encouraged to enter a state of relaxation, calmness, and focus. Meditation is, in itself, not a religion, but has been incorporated into spiritual and religious practices throughout the world.

a technique of mind control with the goals of feeling an inner calm and peacefulness, 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.

A mental technique, meditation helps to focus and calm the mind, creating a restful state of physical being.

The science of transforming an individual's consciousness and energy. It is the science of the inner experience, of understanding how our subjectivity forms our experience of the world. "Remember, meditation will bring you more and more intelligence, infinite intelligence, a radiant intelligence. Meditation will make you more and more alive and sensitive. Your life will become richer." - Osho Osho ... A genius in combining Eastern meditation methods with Western therapy techniques in working with Westerners seeking to learn about themselves and raise their consciousness. He spoke daily for almost 30 years on an enormous range of subjects including Tantra, love, politics, health, education, meditation and the nature of spiritual growth in the 21st century. His international commune in Poona, India, is still today, the largest therapy and meditation center in the world, seeing thousands of visitors each month. The Osho Commune website is located at www.osho.org. The books of His discourses can be ordered on-line from our PPDnet store

Focused concentration and emptying of the mind. A tool for understanding the true nature of reality.

mental activity, to reflect on

A disciplined mind technique for a set time to achieve a high state of consciousness.

Achieving pure consciousness through awareness and mind control

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 Hatsurei ho. Various other western systems have added Reiki Meditations.

Increasing awareness, reducing stress, and develop spiritual growth by concentrating on a mantra (special word), a subject, or breathing.

Focusing attention to develop the spiritual capabilities of the mind.

Part of the first stage of the after-life, following the preliminary Vision of the Blood Kindred, marking the transition of the consciousness from the Faculty Will to the Principle Spirit, and corresponding to the Spirit's passage through the sign of Aries.

Many forms of meditation are practiced. The meditator focuses on the breath, or on a particular thought, sound, or image, for a period of time. The practice of regular meditation increases energy, overall health, and concentration while reducing stress and anxiety. Moor Peat Baths A natural peat preparation that is rich in organic matter, proteins, vitamins, and trace minerals, used to ease aches and pains.

A mental technique for deep relaxation, meditation helps to focus and calm the mind. It may be used to heal the body, quiet the mind, and provide a sense of inner balance.

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.

A state of focused attention through which one emerges into an ever-increasing clear awareness of reality.

is silencing, this is silencing the body, mind and intellect. The word Dhyana was coined by the Rishis (sages) a long time ago. They called the intellect, mind and body as the Adi (first), Madhya (middle) and Antya (last) Koshas (sheaths or bodies). From these words they picked up Dh, Ya and Aa and joined them as Dhya. Dhya represents the body, mind and intellect. They added Na which means 'No'. So, Dhyana means no body, no mind and no intellect. It's purpose is to make them silent.

Meditation is an easy and simple way to balance a person's physical, emotional, and mental states. It is easily learned and has been used as an aid in treating stress, anxiety, pain management, and as part of an overall treatment for other conditions including hypertension and heart disease. Research shows that meditation decreases the heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen consumption, and even decreases blood pressure.

Meditation focuses on quietening the busy mind. The intention is not to remove stimulation but rather to direct concentration to one healing element - one sound, one word, one image or breath. Broadly defined, meditation could mean any activity that keeps attention pleasantly anchored in the present moment, without intrusion from memories of the past or plans for the future.

An altered state of consciousness that allows a person to go beyond the physical and mental state to achieve spiritual enlightenment. The difference between Christian meditation and Eastern meditation is that Eastern meditation has you empty yourself so that you can be controlled by your own mental will, or a spirit. Bible meditation has you f i ll yourself with God's Word, and calm yourself with God's promises.

Reflection, contemplation, turning inward toward the self or outward toward Deity or nature. A quiet time in which the practitioner may dwell upon particular thoughts or symbols.

Fixing your mind on one object for enlightenment by spirits.

Stilling the mind to rest. Can be in many forms, most often practiced in full lotus with attention to the breath to still the wandering mind and enter the unconscious.

Form of focusing on a specific thought, memory, and breathing which encourages the body to relax and achieve a greater sense of inner peace.

Discipline in which the mind is focused on a single point of reference. Employed since ancient times in various forms by all religions, the practice gained greater notice in the postwar U.S. as interest in Zen Buddhism rose. Meditation is now used by many nonreligious adherents as a method of stress reduction; known to lower levels of cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress. Enhances recuperation and improves the body's resistance to disease.