meditation frequently asked questions

"love heals, renews, inspires and empowers us to do great things, makes us feel safe and brings us closer to god", Rumi.

Is Meditation a Religion?
No, Meditation is a personal experience. It does not relate to any dogma or ritual. There are three aspects to religions: values, rituals and symbols; Meditation doesn't pertain to any of them. Meditation can enhance any spiritual believe, because it connects the Self with the Self of an individual. All religions value the effects of Meditation at a Spiritual Level.

What is the difference between Prayer and Meditation?
Meditation is a corolary of prayer. The ultimate goal of prayer is to reach God, prayer is talking to God, Meditation is listening to God. Meditation is a deeper way of prayer, in fact before meditating you talk to God and then listen deeply.

What is the Spiritual side of Meditation?
God resides within everything is creation, including humans. The best place to find God is within, not outside. The amount of Love you feel for yourself is going to be consistent with the amount of God you find at a time. When you understand that you are all Love, all Light, all God, you will achieve enlightment. Meditation leads us to this point, Meditation brings all the beauty of your inner-self out to the world.

What is the Scientific side of Meditation?
Meditation slows the amount of thoughts in the Mind, the brain waves slow down allowing the whole body to relax in a way that sleep can't achieve, whilst the meditator enjoys complete awareness of what is going on. During sleep we are not consciouss of the experience, but during Meditation we are. The heart rate slows as a product of the deep relaxation achieved. Renewal of all the cells in the body creates deep healing. More on the benefits of meditation here.

Does Meditation have side effects?
Meditation should be taught by a professional teacher. There are many techniques and they are all different in structure and method, but all trying to reach the same goal, calm the mind. When taught properly and guided properly, Meditation becomes a valuable tool to enhance our life, our health and society's well-being.

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