Meditation

Meditation

Meditation is a process of mental concentration on God.  The techniques of meditation must be learned from a trained spiritual teacher of Ananda Marga (the orange clad monks and nuns).  The daily practice of meditation causes the full development of all the latent mental and spiritual potentialities of the human being.  Meditation is not difficult or complicated to practice.  It only requires twenty minutes of our time in the morning and evening.  Scientific studies have shown that meditation reduces physical and mental tensions, develops the thinking capacity, improves memory, removes harmfulhabits, imparts a positive outlook and helps control all strong emotions such as anger, fear, etc.

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years all over the world by people of all nations.  The founders of all the world’s religions have practiced meditation in one form or another.  The daily practice of meditation deepens our belief in God and awakens and trenthens our love for God’s creation.

Some Benefits of Regular Meditation

Relaxation
Better Sleep
Less Anxiety

Stress Reduction
Rapid recovery from stress
Lower blood pressure

Stamina
Higher alertness level
Increased resistance to fatigue
More creativity

Confidence
Stronger will-power
Greater self-confidence

Mental Clarity
Rapid assimilation of information
More creative problem solving

Empathy
Feeling more “in tune” with others
Better able to relate with others

Spiritual Growth
An expanding sense of wholeness
A renewed sense of purpose and meaning in life
An increasing access to intuitive and other higher levels of mind

Inner Peace
The happiness associated with a healthy, balanced life
The sense of well-being built on contact with one’s essential nature