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The definition of meditation is the state of sitting quietly clear of thoughts.

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An example of meditation is someone sitting quietly and focusing only on their breath.

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noun

act of meditating; deep, continued thought
solemn reflection on sacred matters as a devotional act
oral or written material, as a sermon, based on meditation

Origin: ME meditacioun < OFr & L: OFr meditation < L meditatio

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noun

a. The act or process of meditating.
b. A devotional exercise of or leading to contemplation.
A contemplative discourse, usually on a religious or philosophical subject.

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medˌi·taˈtion·al adjective

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Meditation

See also buddhism; mysticism

omphaloskepsis

a form of religious meditation practiced by Eastern mystics who stare fixedly at their own navels to induce a mystical trance. Also called omphalism.

a survey of or meditation upon death.

the abbreviation for transcendental meditation, a form of contemplation in which the mind, released by the repetition of a mantra, becomes calm and creative.

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