Did you mean, 'What are the Orthodox views on Meditation?' ************************************************* Like a lot of things in life (ie religon) some people will be more strict than others...the purpose of meditation is do what works for you!
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Key practices of Eastern Orthodox meditation include focusing on prayer, scripture, and the Jesus Prayer. Benefits may include increased spiritual growth, inner peace, and a deeper connection with God.
While relaxation may result from practicing meditation, it is not the primary intent. And meditation is NOT a mental process. Meditation helps strengthen awareness. Meditation helps us to see that we are not the mind, not the emotions, not the body. Meditation brings a sense of calm. Meditation helps us to see that fulfilling the desires of the mind will not bring a lasting sense of contentment. Meditation has nothing to do with thinking. Meditation brings awareness to thinking, but awareness is beyond the mind. Thought is not spiritual. At the beginning, thought can be useful. For example, you may want to spend time thinking about your personality, observing how you behave in certain circumstances, etc. But over time, if you are meditating, your awareness should grow stronger than your thinking. True religion requires that you go beyond thinking, beyond the mental. Into awareness. Consciousness. Blissfulness.
Contemplation is an activity of the mind -- it is thinking. Meditation has *nothing* to do with thinking. Meditation is about awareness, about that which lays beyond mind, beyond thought, beyond feeling. Why not find a meditation technique that "feels right" and give it a try for a while?
Orthodox thinking in modern society means the generally prevalent, or widely-held opinions on any given topic. For example, orthodox thinking about heroin addiction is that it is a really bad idea to become addicted to heroin. (And it is.)
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There are many different meditation techniques. However, none of them involve thinking. The whole idea of meditation is to bring your energy to the "witnessing consciousness," which resides beyond the mind.
In my opinion, 'Meditation is deep thinking'. a person who meditates to harness their powers
The key principles of orthodox meditation include focusing on the present moment, cultivating awareness, and letting go of distractions. To incorporate these principles into a daily practice for spiritual growth and mindfulness, one can set aside dedicated time for meditation, practice deep breathing exercises, and engage in self-reflection. By consistently practicing these principles, individuals can deepen their spiritual connection, enhance their mindfulness, and experience inner peace.
Since there are different kinds of meditation, the Japanese, like us, have different words for the different kinds. Perhaps the word you are thinking of is "zazen," which is the Japanese term for the distinctive kind of meditation practiced in Zen Buddhism (which is called "ch'an" in China and "son" in Korea).
Meditation was not the route to enlightenment or the release from suffering in Buddhism. It was a technique that could be helpful in contemplating the Eightfold Path In Christianity it was a also a thinking technique but offered no rewards on its own.
You are probably thinking of "raja" yoga. It uses psychophysical exercises or experiments to lead the seeker to direct personal experience of "the beyond that is within." It is very similar to some kinds of Buddhist meditation.