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They come to you in meditation or dreams
Before british invasion hindu used to practice meditation every day. It was part of education system. But after the invasion meditation was uprooted by british people. Replacing it by their education system.
Mediation is critical work on the path to enlightenment Right concentration is reached through mediation
Sikhism is about discipline and meditation.
A zafu is a round cushion used for sitting during meditation.
The Chinese word Chan (禪) is based on the sanskrit term Dhyana, which means "meditation." So, yes, meditation makes up a large part of the practice. It is used to calm the mind.
Meditation was around before buddhism was even founded. Anyone is welcome to practice meditation, whether you have a religion or not. It all depends on the choice of the person, meditation can be used as prayer, a time to think, empty the mind, etc... so if someone finds meditation useful for them they are welcome to use it. For the same reasons that buddhist's use it for or not. Hope that helped.
A yantra is a geometrical diagram used as a meditation aid in tantric worship.
I'm almost certain you're referring to the song "Shangrila" from the album "Cyperpunk". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yes that is probably it, there are several meditation CD's or meditation music tracks that it sounds like, that he "used".
Relaxation techniques such as yoga and meditation are used to focus the brain elsewhere than on the pain, decrease muscle tension, and reduce stress.
dhikr :)