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Yes, there is plenty of evidence that suggests the Ancient Greeks included meditation techniques in their mystical tradition. There is also reason to believe that the Ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of Indian traditions (Yoga, etc.). Some travel and trade took place between East and West in ancient times. Some techniques are hinted at in the writings of Plotinus and Marcus Aurelius (a Roman).

Today, Eastern Christians (Orthodox Churches) practice a form of prayer/meditation called "The Jesus Prayer" or "The Prayer of the Heart." The tradition which gave rise to this practice stretches back to Plotinus through monks, ascetics and Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. It bears a striking resemblance to Eastern mantra meditation. You can read about the practice in a book called "The Way of a Pilgrim." You can read about the similarities between Eastern and Ancient Greek mysticism in The Shape of Ancient Thought: Comparative Studies in Greek and Indian Philosophiesby Thomas McEvilley

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