what is meditation?

Answer 1

Meditation is learning how to control the mind.

There are several stages, and the first is perhaps the most difficult.
In stage 1 we are trying to get the mind to concentrate on one thing only, mand to avoid the monkey mind constantly introducing new ideas.

This is a good way to start

Sit in a comfortable position, with a straight spine, and the eyes either closed, or out of focus.

This is a good one to teach our mind to concentrate, called the twenty-four second meditation. It involves picturing numbers made up of dots as shown on large digital displays. We commence by picturing the digits 24. When we can clearly visualise each dot which makes each of the two digits two and four, then we move to 23, and 22. The concentration on the dots helps to eliminate other thoughts from the mind, and with a little practice over a few days, we are able to move from 24 down through all the digits to 0. If another thought enters our mind during this process, then we must start again. This is why it takes a few days before we are able to succeed Once we can succeed then we are achieving an alpha state of mind, which is relaxed, and free of the linear thought process. This is the state of mind required for deep meditation, which we discuss later.

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Answer 2

Meditation is the art of silencing your mind. You sit still and totally quiet the mind. Blank everything out. Once you come out of a meditation you feel quite relaxed. Much like you've had a power nap.

Answer 3

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meditation is an act thinking deep over a particular matter or situation without allowing anything to come across your mind at that particular time

Answer 4

It is a state of conciousness, different than sleeping or being awake.
Very restful with a definate spiritual component.

Answer 5

Simple question. Simple answer.

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Answer 6

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