Forum: Techniques

Buddhist meditation discussion, fundamentally concerned with two themes, transforming the mind and using it to explore itself and other phenomena.

Christian traditions have various practices which can be identified as forms of meditation. Monastic traditions are the basis for many of these practices, such as the rosary and prayer.

Hinduism is based on Indian scriptures dating back 2500-3000 years describe meditation techniques from its ancient beginnings and over thousands of years, meditation has developed into a structured practice used today by millions of people worldwide of differing nationalities and religious beliefs.

During prayer he or she is to focus and meditate on God by reciting the Qur'an and engaging in dhikr, in order to reaffirm and strengthen the bond between creator and creation. This has the effect of guiding the soul to truth. Islam meditation is intended to help maintain a feeling of spiritual peace.

The Jains use the word Samayika, a word in the Prakrit language derived from the word samay (time), to denote the practice of meditation. The aim of Samayika is to transcend the daily experiences of being a "constantly changing" human being, Jiva, and allow for the identification with the "changeless" reality in the practitioner, the Atma. The practice of Samayika begins by achieving a balance in time.

There is evidence that Judaism has had meditative practices that go back thousands of years. Similarly, there are indications throughout the Tanach (the Hebrew Bible) that meditation was central to the prophets

In Sikhism, the practices of simran and Nām Japō encourage quiet meditation. This is focusing one's attention on the attributes of God. Sikhs believe that there are 10 'gates' to the body; 'gates' is another word for 'chakras' or energy centres.

Taoism includes a number of meditative and contemplative traditions. Originally said to have their principles described in the I Ching, Tao Te Ching, Chuang Tzu and Tao Tsang, diverse array of breath training practices in aid of meditation.

Yoga is about strengthen your body and soul, there are many forms of meditation with yoga depending on the path you wish take.

Zen emphasizes experiential wisdom—particularly as realized in the form of meditation known as zazen—in the attainment of awakening, often simply called the path of enlightenment. As such, it de-emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and the study of religious texts in favor of direct, experiential realization through meditation and dharma practice.

There are many other meditation techniques through religious or "cult" practices, please discuss them here.