What is Western Meditation?
- Womenscorner Desk
- June 27, 2020
Different methods of meditation around the world are attributed to different sources. Buddhism is associated with East Asian meditation and Islamic practices are associated with meditation in many Islamic cultures. Western meditation began with Christianity as early as the 6th century. This form of mediation varied greatly from eastern forms as it required no specific action, phrase, or posture, but mainly involved bible readings, praying, and contemplation.
A few examples of meditative techniques and their origins are:
- Zen meditation (Buddhism)
- Mindfulness meditation (Buddhism)
- Mantra meditation (Hinduism)
- Yoga meditations (Hinduism)
- Taoist meditations (China)
- Contemplative prayer (Christianity)
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Studies performed in the U.S discovered an increase in the practicing of mediation in both adults (Aged 18+) and children (aged 4-17). The same studies also concluded that women were more likely to meditate than men and that Caucasian individuals are more likely to meditate than any other ethnic group.
With the increase in worldwide travel over the recent decades, it is of no surprise that meditation is increasing in popularity, in particular, eastern meditations. The increased interest in the eastern styles of meditation is caused by numerous factors, including the modern decline of Christianity, the lower spiritual awareness demonstrated in the western world compared to the east, and the rise of mental health complications among the population.
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