what is the difference between MEDITATION AND CONCENTRATION.?

Question

This is devine line qustion. A beginner;s problem for meditation. Un able to concentrate in prayer.

Answer 1

meditation is closing ur eyes n den focussin on a particular thin dat pleases u.....
concntration can b on either a likable or non-likable thin........
but in dis 2 u hv focus on a particular thin......

Answer 2

Is there any real difference? in meditation we concentrate on spiritual things and we use our concentration in a lot of everyday things e.g practical problems.
In spiritual meditation there is a sure formula that will work if practiced often; choose a quiet place(bedroom) and use a medium such as a relaxing music tape to help you wind down from the days hustle and bustle, sit relaxed with your hands palms up on your legs close your eyes, and this is where practice comes in,you learn to block out the world by constant discipline doing this.
You can then read a passage from the Gospels and re-read it, after this close your eyes and put yourself into that passage as if you are actually there, there is nothing more conducive to your growth than meditating on the life,death and resurrection of Christ.

Answer 3

They are nearly the same in meaning.

Concentration means, bringing more and more of the mental energy to one point or subject. For example you can say you have 60% concentration, which means, 60% of your mental energy is put on the subject concerned. So, concentration means, 'how much' of the mind is put on the concerned subject.

Meditation, on the other hand, is a measure of 'how long' you can put your mind on one subject. Someone may say, "I can meditate for one hour".

Answer 4

In short - Meditation is a constant attention towards the diety with mind and intellect with a purposeful thought that the diety is in my heart, blood,breathe, body, actions, imaginations, deeds. It is with me, around me and finally I have to merge in that diety.
Concentration is taming the mind kindly and teaching it to remain calm and quiet for certain period. More and more practice makes the intellect sharp to take immediate decisions and increases tranquility of mind.
Higher / elevated concentrations lead to deep meditations through which one experiences 'Self-realisation' and after some time 'God-realisation'.

Answer 5

Meditation is a step above concentration. Meditation is mind, body and spirit. Concentration is just your mind.

Answer 6

concentration is the result of meditation. meditation is a process to narrow the thoughts or to reduce the thoughts stream to get concentration for something

Answer 7

Meditation is just being....concentration is focusing on one thing. You can meditate and clear all thoughts, or you can meditate and focus on one thing in your mind. Both work as long as you are totally relaxed. Good luck with it.

Answer 8

The Concentration is a process related to our Mind.....whereas in Meditation...you are Home!...Mind merged in the Consciousness!
Well...theory never give U full understanding...you must experience it!

Answer 9

The purpose of concentration is to focus your thoughts. The purpose of meditation is to turn off your thoughts... 'quiet mind'.

Answer 10

Really quick answer:
Concentration is following what someone is praying about and not letting your mind wander. ('hmmm I wonder what the footy score is' for example)
Meditation is where you take a scripture and then recite it over and over at a particular time (it could be a scripture against lust when you catch yourself staring at a young ladies cleavage for instance)

Answer 11

Meditate - Close eyes and mediate on the prayers or mantras for the gods/goddesses.
Concentration - One pays attention to what one sees/hears/learns.