What is Meditation? (Episode 8)

Simply put, meditation is mental training, and a way to know yourself better. Meditation develops certain qualities of your mind. For thousands of years, this mental training was practiced within spiritual and religious communities, often requiring a fair amount of faith, belief, and superstition on behalf of the student. But now, there is a renaissance underway, ushering in new ways of practicing and thinking about meditation.
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In this episode, I'll be starting an introductory series on Meditation. I'll look at what Meditation is, and explain how there are different approaches to meditation, as well as different types of meditation. This is vital information to help you better understand how to practice Meditation successfully.

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