Meditation
The term
'meditation' stems from the latin root,
'meditari', meaning, 'to heal'. Probably one of
the most profound and accessible practices
within the grasp of virtually everyone, yet
seemingly, misunderstood or
neglected.
A smorgasbord of
different styles exists including the likes of
:-
- Vipassna
(mindfulness - a Buddhist inspired
technique)
- Mantras
(repetition of word or phrase)
- Visualisation
Processes
- Zen
style
- Walking
Meditation
- Breath
Awareness Technique
- Open Eye
Meditation
- One-pointedness
(focusing on an external object such as a
'mandala' or other object)
- Raja Yoga
Style
- Vision
Quests (seeking guidance amidst
nature)
- Prayer
(according to specific personal
philosophies/beliefs)
- Austerity
Practices involving meditative
discipline