In both cases, the soul is quieted ... generally requires sitting or kneeling in a quiet place and being as calm and relaxed as possible. ***************************************************
Well both are a form of spirituality I think. You are quite etc..but it is much more than that. You are trying to get to a place in your mind and body where you are at peace with your own self and your situation in life..you are trying to calm your mind and thoughts and let your mind relax and not think of bills, war etc...Prayer I see as more of us asking things whether it is to give us strength or praying for someone else. Great question!
Different religions understand meditation prayer in different ways. But meditation is silence and contemplation, and prayer is communicating with God. When you put them both together, meditation prayer is communicating with God not through hymns, chanting and actions, it is praying to God in silence. It is introspecting and becoming conscious of God's Divine presence within. God lives in the temple of our heart and meditation prayer is trying to talk to that God that is within, not the God that is in a temple or church or somewhere far away. Therefore meditation prayer is the most effective form of prayer. It is prayer that not only talks to God but also listens to God. Then we feel the presence of the Divine, we become conscious of the Divine within us.
Meditation
Prayer is nothing more than a form of meditation. You sit in silence, or guided prayer, clear your mind, concentrate on your god, and hope to get divine answers. Prayer, same as meditation, is a spiritual cleansing.
Meredith Ann Puryear has written: 'Healing through meditation & prayer' -- subject(s): Meditation, Prayer, Spiritual healing
Another name for prayer cushions is "meditation cushions" or "zafu".
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Meditation- Zen, Mantras, Mudras and Prayer- Sangha
A Catholic reads the Bible to become familiar with Scripture and to meditate on the Word of God..Catholic AnswerCatholic prayer using the Bible is called Lectio Divina (literally Divine Reading) and is when you use the Bible for meditation, for an explanation, please see the links below. Meditation is beginning prayer for a Catholic (outside of Vocal Prayer and Liturgical Prayer, but even Vocal Prayer should include Meditation or Mental Prayer: if you're not thinking about what you're saying, you're not praying). Advanced prayer is contemplation and is something that we, ourselves, cannot do, it is something given to us by God.
Prayer serves as a profound expression of our relationship with Christ, as it encompasses various forms, including vocal prayer, meditation, and contemplative prayer. Vocal prayer allows us to articulate our thoughts and feelings directly to God, fostering a personal connection. Meditation invites us to reflect deeply on scripture and Christ’s teachings, nurturing our understanding and love for Him. Meanwhile, contemplative prayer offers a silent, intimate space to simply be with God, deepening our awareness of His presence and reinforcing our commitment to our faith.
Some examples of silent prayers for meditation and reflection include the Serenity Prayer, the Prayer of St. Francis, and the Jesus Prayer. These prayers can help individuals focus their thoughts and connect with their spirituality in a quiet and contemplative way.
Through prayer, meditation, and daily Bible reading.
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