2007-06-01 03:22:30 · 10 answers · asked by Sampler Fly 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Fly
Meditation is simply a state of mind, whatever your spiritual or religious beliefs, meditation is of benefit as it quiets the mind, which has tremendous health, emotional & mental benefits.
Pam
2007-06-01 03:28:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
Edit: Ooops, Pam R beat me and has more details. Generally, Meditation (like prayer!) works within the person doing the meditation (or prayer). Nobody except theists believes otherwise. The science (they test this stuff?) indicates that the external god or belief in same has no impact on the benefits of either activity. The science also indicates that prayer for others is ineffective, thought that is off topic.
2007-06-01 03:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Meditation attempts to bring about coherence of human thought and peace to human mind and hence fundamentally addresses the human individual.Why the word 'human' repetitively is used because of meditation's specific reference to only humanity in general irrespective of all conceptual and religious beliefs.
2007-06-01 03:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by sastry m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an atheist and have used meditaion for years to great effect. Indeed Zen Buddhists are often atheist or at least aggnostic and Zen means to meditate
2007-06-01 03:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mediation is good for the mind and the soul no matter your religious beliefs.
Just because I have trouble believing in religion does not mean that I am not a spiritual person.
2007-06-01 03:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Vintage Glamour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a non believer and I occasionally sit back and unwind. I guess you could call it meditation because I just sit and breathe slowly. It helps me relax, let go of stress, and unwind, so yes, it's very beneficial. Everyone has their moments they need to unplug, stop thinking, and just breathe.
2007-06-01 03:29:09 · answer #6 · answered by Graciela, RIRS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. Meditation has been proven to lower blood pressure, even is temporarily. It also helps you just calm down, wind down and get your thoughts in order. Religion doesn't have to play a part in that.
2007-06-01 03:28:46 · answer #7 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think meditation is a waste of time. Get off your buck and go and do something useful.
2007-06-01 03:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by yahooanswers 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I think so. It disciplines the mind and we can all use some of that!
2007-06-01 03:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-06-01 03:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by megmom 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋