If I want to learn a ton about meditation, what are the best sources to look at?

Question

I don't just want to learn about it, I want to learn how to teach it, how to guide, and how to do it with perfection. as well as its history and science.

Answer 1

Here

Answer 2

There are many different meditation disciplines.
I highly doubt you will be able to teach any kind of meditation if you do not meditate yourself.

The first book I read on meditation remains my favorite: A Gradual Awakening by Steven Levine. He describes, in simple detail, how one goes about a zen buddhist vipasana meditation practice.

That is just one method, however. There are many, many methods of meditation. Be careful how you choose, though. Meditation practices can tend to gather a cult-like following. I forget the name of the 'buddhist' church that does the nam-myoho-renge-kyo chanting. If they get the idea that you are interested they will NOT LEAVE YOU ALONE.

But you can't go wrong with A Gradual Awakening.

Answer 3

The Bible may not specifically mention praying silently, but that does not mean it is any less valid than praying out loud. God can hear your thoughts just as easy as He can hear your words (Psalm 139:23; Isaiah 66:18). The Bible does mention praying in private (Matthew 6:6). What would be the difference between praying out loud or silently if you are by yourself? There are some circumstances where only silent prayer is appropriate, i.e. praying for something between you and God only, praying for someone who is present, etc. I do not think there is anything wrong with praying silently – as long as you are not doing it because you are embarrassed to be seen praying.

Answer 4

wow, I must be tired. I thought your question was "If I want to learn a ton about medication...", and my answer to you would have been: "A pharmacist", but then I re-read the question and understood.

As you were.
To meditate, is to improve focus.
To contemplate, is to improve understanding
To pray, is to improve the world.

Answer 5

Try this:

http://www.amen.org.uk/studies/dgc/dgcmed.htm

Answer 6

Try TBN with the sound off.