MEDITATION: A KEY FOR GOOD HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Meditation is an ancient tradition, but still practice in cultures all over the world to create a sense of calm and inner harmony. Meditation can be defined as a set of techniques that are intended to encourage a heightened state of awareness and focused attention. Meditation is also a consciousness-changing technique that has been shown to have a wide number of benefits on psychological well-being. These days, with greater need to reduce stress in the midst of our busy schedule and demanding lives, meditation is increasing in popularity. MEDITATION EARLY HISTORY OF MEDITATION: A Japanese monk, Dosho, discovered Zen on a visit to China in 653 and introduced the practice of meditation to Japan upon his return to the country, opening the first hall for meditation. The practice grew significantly in Japan from the 8t...