Meditation is an art that has been around since the dawn of humankind. This is not a statement to be brushed over. After all, many things about humankind have changed over time, but the profound art of meditation is something we have clung on to dearly. This is because there is no substitute for meditation.Continue reading “Meditation And The Mind”
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Meditation To Improve Health
According to Buddhism, a person can reach Nirvana or the highest state of enlightenment through continuous meditation and by participating in the Buddha’s daily service, among other things. Over time, many people have benefited from the practice of meditation. Meditation, as practiced by Buddhist monks and practitioners, has become a spiritual tool and health enhancer.Continue reading “Meditation To Improve Health”
Meditation: A Path To Inner Peace
Throughout history, meditation has been an integral part of many cultures. Records indicate that meditation was practiced in ancient Greece and India more than 5,000 years ago. In the Buddhist religion, meditation is an important part of their spiritual practice. Different forms of meditation are practiced in China and Japan, and Christianity, Judaism, and IslamContinue reading “Meditation: A Path To Inner Peace”
Step By Step Guides To Different Forms Of Meditation
Meditation takes many forms in today’s society. All have one thing in common. They use concentration techniques to still the mind and stop thought. Various practices exist such as chanting (Mantra), focusing on energy centers in the body (Chakra Meditation), breathing, mindfulness (Mahamudra), loving kindness, formal sitting (Vipassana), expressive practices (Siddha Yoga), and walking toContinue reading “Step By Step Guides To Different Forms Of Meditation”
Why Meditation Can Help Reduce Stress
People encounter stress everyday, some do at work or school, others at home. While people are usually able to cope with stress, sometimes the burden simply becomes too much that people break down because of it. The Science of Stress In the General Adaptation Syndrome model designed by Hans Selye, there are three stages thatContinue reading “Why Meditation Can Help Reduce Stress”
Bertena, M.A., M.Ed., M. Div., Ph, D. 