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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 |
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Harmony Beyond Differences: Zen and the Lotus Evil, Lotus Sutra, Meditation |
Apr 14 2021 |
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Buddhas Together in Meditation Harmony Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Zazen |
Mar 24 2021 |
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Compassion's Path to Enlightenment Precepts, Meditation, Effort |
May 02 2020 |
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Words, Meaning, and Meditation Harmony Concentration, Meditation, Letting Go |
Oct 27 2018 |
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Compassionate Awareness: Path to Enlightenment Compassion, Separation, Meditation |
Apr 15 2018 |
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Compassion's Central Role in Life Observe, Stillness, Meditation |
Jan 14 2018 |
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The One Vehicle Lives In Silence And StillnessThe 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 |
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Infinite Connections, Intimate Encounters Emotions, Meditation, Desire |
Apr 23 2017 |
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Zazen Is World TransformationKoans, 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 |
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Zen Transformation Practice, Meditation, Time |
Feb 28 2017 |
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Awakening in Stillness and Compassion Stillness, Meditation, Lovingkindness |
Nov 15 2016 |
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Listening to Dharma's Compassionate Cries Zazen, true dharma, Meditation |
Aug 25 2016 |
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Stories as Pathways to Enlightenment Study, Meditation, Koan |
Jun 22 2014 |
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Zazen: Cultivating Enthusiasm for Enlightenment Enlightenment, Concentration, Meditation |
Jun 02 2013 |
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Awakening Through Perception and Practice Generosity, Enlightenment, Meditation |
Jan 18 2013 |
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Three Kinds of Compassion Compassion, Suffering, Meditation |
Nov 11 2012 AM No Abode Hermitage |
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Performing Enlightenment Through Presence Enlightenment, Meditation, Bodhisattva |
Jan 22 2012 |
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Pathways to Compassionate Liberation Concentration, Wisdom, Meditation |
Dec 05 2011 |
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Compassionate Observation in Zen Practice Bodhisattva, Meditation, Observe |
Nov 14 2011 |
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Paths of Meditation and Enlightenment Meditation, Enlightenment, Delusion |
Oct 2011 |
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Threading Life Through Zen Steps Meditation, Breath, Obstacles |
Oct 2011 |
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Entry into the nature of the knowable Meditation, Consciousness, Lovingkindness |
Oct 01 2011 Afternoon |
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Sitting Buddha: Essence of Zen Practice Zazen, Priest, Meditation |
Aug 28 2011 |
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Unveiling Enlightenment Through Stillness Meditation, Precepts, Study |
Aug 27 2011 |
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Embracing Boredom through Seated Buddha Meditation, Intention, Buddha Ancestors |
Aug 26 2011 |
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Polishing the Path to Enlightenment Meditation, Soto Zen, Zazen |
Aug 25 2011 |
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Zazen: Awakening Through Non-Thinking Zazen, Dogen, Meditation |
Aug 22 2011 |
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Perfecting the Zen Pathway Daily Life, Concentration, Meditation |
May 2011 |
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Embodied Wisdom Through Generous Presence Meditation, Generosity, Patience |
May 2011 |
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Zen Stories Meditation, Koan, Intention |
Apr 07 2011 |
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Embracing Delusion for Enlightenment Delusion, Study, Meditation |
Apr 03 2011 |
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Zen: Embodying Meditation and Realization Karmic Consciousness, Intention, Meditation |
Jan 26 2011 |
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Engage Delusion, Discover Truth Delusion, Study, Meditation |
Jan 16 2011 |
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Embodied Presence: The Seated Buddha Meditation, Zazen, Priest |
Dec 09 2010 |
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Letting Go: Zen Enlightenment Unveiled Daily Life, Intention, Meditation |
May 2010 |
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Embodied Wisdom: Zen Rituals Unveiled Enlightenment, Meditation, Posture |
Apr 25 2009 |
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Oneness Through Zazen Awareness Meditation, resistance, Pain |
Dec 02 2008 |
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Enlightenment Through Unified Mindfulness Enlightenment, Ceremony, Meditation |
Dec 01 2008 |
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Embodying the Lotus Sutra Lotus Sutra, Meditation, Emptiness |
Mar 27 2008 |
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Wholehearted Zen: Embracing Non-Abiding Dharma Buddha, Meditation, Pain |
Nov 24 2007 PM undefined |
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The Light of Buddha's Wisdom - Precepts of Compassion Suffering, Meditation, Buddha |
May 04 2007 Part 1 |
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Silent Bond of Enlightened Connection Enlightenment, Meditation, Buddha |
Apr 25 2007 |
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Living Enlightenment Every Day Enlightenment, Anger, Meditation |
Mar 29 2007 |
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Interconnected Enlightenment in Zen Practice Enlightenment, Samadhi, Meditation |
Mar 08 2007 |
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Presence Beyond Stories and Intentions Intention, Practice, Meditation |
Feb 24 2007 2A Zen Center of Pittsburgh |
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Zen Foundations: Meditation and Precepts Meditation, Dogen, Zazen |
Dec 13 2006 |
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Zen Meditation: Breaking Karmic Patterns Karma, Intention, Meditation |
Jul 18 2006 |
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Love Beyond Perceptions Compassion, War, Meditation |
Mar 26 2006 |
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Balancing Tranquility and Insight in Meditation Meditation, Impermanence, Instruction |
Jan 16 2006 |