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Meditation is a practice in which an individual uses a technique to train attention and awareness and detach from reflexive, "discursive thinking", achieving a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state, while not judging the meditation process itself.

Techniques are broadly classified into focused (or concentrative) and open monitoring methods. Focused methods involve attention to specific objects like breath or mantras, while open monitoring includes mindfulness and awareness of mental events.

Meditation is practiced in numerous religious traditions, though it is also practiced independently from any religious or spiritual influences for its health benefits. The earliest records of meditation (dhyana) are found in the Upanishads, and meditation plays a salient role in the contemplative repertoire of Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. Meditation-like techniques are also known in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, in the context of remembrance of and prayer and devotion to God.

Asian meditative techniques have spread to other cultures where they have found application in non-spiritual contexts, such as business and health. Meditation may significantly reduce stress, fear, anxiety, depression, and pain, and enhance peace, perception, self-concept, and well-being. Research is ongoing to better understand the effects of meditation on health (psychological, neurological, and cardiovascular) and other areas.

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Sitting Meditation as a Service and a Gift for All Beings - Part One

Buddha, Practice, Meditation
Mar 08 2025
No Abode Hermitage

Harmony Beyond Differences: Zen and the Lotus

Evil, Lotus Sutra, Meditation
Apr 14 2021

Buddhas Together in Meditation Harmony

Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Zazen
Mar 24 2021

Compassion's Path to Enlightenment

Precepts, Meditation, Effort
May 02 2020

Words, Meaning, and Meditation Harmony

Concentration, Meditation, Letting Go
Oct 27 2018

Compassionate Awareness: Path to Enlightenment

Compassion, Separation, Meditation
Apr 15 2018

Compassion's Central Role in Life

Observe, Stillness, Meditation
Jan 14 2018

The One Vehicle Lives In Silence And Stillness

The desire for awakening for the welfare of all beings; social engagement and silence, both practices pervade all beings; practicing with the limitations of the body.

Mahayana, Compassion, Meditation, Silence, Conversation, Transmission, Hate
May 06 2017
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Infinite Connections, Intimate Encounters

Emotions, Meditation, Desire
Apr 23 2017

Zazen Is World Transformation

Koans, using consciousness to go beyond consciousness; the path which can be spoken is not the true path.

Enlightenment, Consciousness, Meditation, Conversation, Priest, Japan, Bell
Apr 01 2017
PM
No Abode Hermitage

Zen Transformation

Practice, Meditation, Time
Feb 28 2017

Awakening in Stillness and Compassion

Stillness, Meditation, Lovingkindness
Nov 15 2016

Listening to Dharma's Compassionate Cries

Zazen, true dharma, Meditation
Aug 25 2016

Stories as Pathways to Enlightenment

Study, Meditation, Koan
Jun 22 2014

Zazen: Cultivating Enthusiasm for Enlightenment

Enlightenment, Concentration, Meditation
Jun 02 2013

Awakening Through Perception and Practice

Generosity, Enlightenment, Meditation
Jan 18 2013

Three Kinds of Compassion 

Compassion, Suffering, Meditation
Nov 11 2012
AM
No Abode Hermitage

Performing Enlightenment Through Presence

Enlightenment, Meditation, Bodhisattva
Jan 22 2012

Pathways to Compassionate Liberation

Concentration, Wisdom, Meditation
Dec 05 2011

Compassionate Observation in Zen Practice

Bodhisattva, Meditation, Observe
Nov 14 2011

Paths of Meditation and Enlightenment

Meditation, Enlightenment, Delusion
Oct 2011

Threading Life Through Zen Steps

Meditation, Breath, Obstacles
Oct 2011

Entry into the nature of the knowable 

Meditation, Consciousness, Lovingkindness
Oct 01 2011
Afternoon

Sitting Buddha: Essence of Zen Practice

Zazen, Priest, Meditation
Aug 28 2011

Unveiling Enlightenment Through Stillness

Meditation, Precepts, Study
Aug 27 2011

Embracing Boredom through Seated Buddha

Meditation, Intention, Buddha Ancestors
Aug 26 2011

Polishing the Path to Enlightenment

Meditation, Soto Zen, Zazen
Aug 25 2011

Zazen: Awakening Through Non-Thinking

Zazen, Dogen, Meditation
Aug 22 2011

Perfecting the Zen Pathway

Daily Life, Concentration, Meditation
May 2011

Embodied Wisdom Through Generous Presence

Meditation, Generosity, Patience
May 2011

Zen Stories 

Meditation, Koan, Intention
Apr 07 2011

Embracing Delusion for Enlightenment

Delusion, Study, Meditation
Apr 03 2011

Zen: Embodying Meditation and Realization

Karmic Consciousness, Intention, Meditation
Jan 26 2011

Engage Delusion, Discover Truth

Delusion, Study, Meditation
Jan 16 2011

Embodied Presence: The Seated Buddha

Meditation, Zazen, Priest
Dec 09 2010

Letting Go: Zen Enlightenment Unveiled

Daily Life, Intention, Meditation
May 2010

Embodied Wisdom: Zen Rituals Unveiled

Enlightenment, Meditation, Posture
Apr 25 2009

Oneness Through Zazen Awareness

Meditation, resistance, Pain
Dec 02 2008

Enlightenment Through Unified Mindfulness

Enlightenment, Ceremony, Meditation
Dec 01 2008

Embodying the Lotus Sutra 

Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness
Mar 27 2008

Wholehearted Zen: Embracing Non-Abiding Dharma

Buddha, Meditation, Pain
Nov 24 2007
PM
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The Light of Buddha's Wisdom - Precepts of Compassion

Suffering, Meditation, Buddha
May 04 2007
Part 1

Silent Bond of Enlightened Connection

Enlightenment, Meditation, Buddha
Apr 25 2007

Living Enlightenment Every Day

Enlightenment, Anger, Meditation
Mar 29 2007

Interconnected Enlightenment in Zen Practice

Enlightenment, Samadhi, Meditation
Mar 08 2007

Presence Beyond Stories and Intentions

Intention, Practice, Meditation
Feb 24 2007
2A
Zen Center of Pittsburgh

Zen Foundations: Meditation and Precepts

Meditation, Dogen, Zazen
Dec 13 2006

Zen Meditation: Breaking Karmic Patterns

Karma, Intention, Meditation
Jul 18 2006

Love Beyond Perceptions

Compassion, War, Meditation
Mar 26 2006

Balancing Tranquility and Insight in Meditation

Meditation, Impermanence, Instruction
Jan 16 2006

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