Meditation is practiced around the world and in a variety of faiths.  In many societies, religious figures are those that encourage meditation.  Faiths that practice meditation include Buddhism, Christianity, Islam and many more.  The church or temple is seen as a sacred place to perform meditation, and escape the pressures of everyday life. 

Through meditation, we can free ourselves from attachment to physical objects and gain appreciation for greater powers.  These tenants are the backbone of faiths around the world.  Meditation can thus help us be better people.  Many religions see meditation as the path toward salvation or enlightenment.

In Buddhism, meditation involves focusing on the breath or a particular object.  Through such focus, we develop the ability to focus, and calm our minds.  During such period of focus and calm, we experience increased awareness of our surroundings and our own thought processes. 

In Christianity, prayer is a form of meditation.  This may involve focus on a particular object such a rosary, or focus on intangible objects, such as biblical scriptures.  Prayer is a means to increase awareness of higher powers.  Through prayer, we are humbled.  We feel grateful for life’s blessings, leading to a renewed sense of optimism.

In Islam, meditation involves reflecting upon the universe and opening the mind to divine inspiration.  Through meditation, one can allow the mind to grow and explore.  Muhammad spent long periods meditating.  During his periods of meditation, he achieved many revelations that guide the Islam faith.  Meditation in Islam is a powerful source of growth and mental liberation.

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