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Stress and Meditation, 2002.
An examination of stress and relaxation techniques for students.
864 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper looks at how in the increasing competitiveness of today?s world, more people suffer from the effects of stress and how for many, work- and school-related stress has resulted in poor work performance as well as ill health. It looks at how a combination of discipline, time management and relaxation techniques have been proven effective in handling stressful situations ranging from a life-threatening illness to a week full of exams.
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"A time management approach will allow a student to determine priorities. Most students would benefit from a flexible study time of studying six days a week instead of cramming everything the night before the exam. The allocation of time will be determined by a student?s strengths and needs. As a hypothetical example, assume that Sara is a college student who is good at Math but find difficulty organizing her thoughts in writing. Therefore, she could fix a study schedule that allots more time to prepare her essay while still allowing herself enough time to study for an Algebra midterm."
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Meditation, 2006.
This paper discusses the mental health and scientific application of meditation.
1,685 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that meditation, which is recognized as an element of Eastern religions, originating in Vedic Hinduism, often is formalized into a specific routine including the practice of focusing the mind on a single object, such as a religious statue, one's breath or a mantra and a mental "opening up" to the divine, invoking the guidance of a higher power or reasoned analysis of religious teachings, such as impermanence for Buddhists. The author points out that its psychiatric use is to gain awareness of the unconscious feelings, motives and values so that they can be deal with effectively. The paper relates that, as a method of stress reduction, meditation often is used in hospitals in cases of chronic or terminal illness to reduce complications associated with increased stress, including a depressed immune system.
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"Meditation may have many effects on person. Person may experience greater faith in, or understanding of, one's religion or beliefs, an increase in patience, compassion, and other virtues and morals or the understanding of them, feelings of calm or peace, and/or moments of great joy, consciousness of sin, temptation, and remorse, and a spirit of contrition, sensitivity to certain forms of lighting, such as fluorescent lights or computer screens, and sometimes heightened sense-perception, surfacing of buried memories, possibly including memories of previous lives and those of others, or that of those to come, experience of spiritual phenomena such as kundalini, extra-sensory perception, or visions of deities, saints, demons, and miraculous abilities such as levitation (cf. yogic flying)."
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Meditation, 2007.
This paper explains the relationship between mysticism and meditation and the manifestation of God through meditation.
5,960 words (approx. 23.8 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 141.95
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This paper discusses the essence of meditation practices, the particular forms in which God is revealed through meditation and how meditation leads to the discovery of the God within. The author points out the differences and similarities of meditation in various spiritual traditions especially Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism. The paper reports that, although meditation is an ancient practice, tracing more than 2000 years ago, many forms of meditation still exist today.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Phases of Meditation, Attention, Concentration, Contemplation
Forms of Meditation
Mysticism and Meditation. Finding God Within.
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Transcendental Meditation
The Differences between Yoga and Christianity
Finding God Within:
From Dream Sleep to Awakening
From Illusion to Realization
From Darkness to Enlightenment
From Imprisonment to Liberation
From Fragmentation to Wholeness
From Separation to Oneness
From Being on a Journey To Arriving at the Destination
From Being in Exile To Coming Home
From Seed to Flowering Plant or Fruitful Tree
From Death to Rebirth
Conclusions
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"The yogi are also characterized by their adherence to a strict code of moral behavior and by their practicing of a set of physical exercises called asanas and breath control methods called pranayama. O distinct type of yoga is kundalini, focused on unlocking the reserve of spiritual energy that is thought to reside at the base of the spine. The released energy reverberates in the seven chakras or bodily centers which capture emotions and mental states. The energy, kundalini, has to be moved from the lower chakras - dominated by inferior emotions to more elevated chakras, located ..."
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Transcendental Meditation (TM), 2001.
This paper discusses counteracting the physiological effects of stress on homeostatic regulation by utilizing transcendental meditation techniques.
3,179 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 10 sources, $ 92.95
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This paper discusses transcendental meditation and its ability to relieve symptoms of stress. The author explains in scientific (chemical) terms what causes the human body to feel stress. Also detailed in terms of medicine and science are the effects of meditation on a body suffering from stress.
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"For the majority of people, stress is defined in terms of factors: child-rearing, pressure on the job, marital discord, etc. It?s easy to confuse ?stressors? with actual stress. So what, exactly, is stress? In short, stress is any physical or emotional condition that disrupts the body?s homeostasis. The human body has many ways of regulating homeostasis in response to specific stressors. For instance, alterations in body temperatures trigger responses designed to either raise or lower the temperature back to normal. When it comes to the everyday stress of simply living, however, the body develops a general response known as general adaptation syndrome (GAS), also referred to simply as stress response. This syndrome was first described by Hans Selye and is divided into three distinct phases: the alarm phase, the resistance phase, and the exhaustion phase."
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Descartes and Meditation, 2002.
What Descartes learns from his ideas in Meditation Three in" Meditation on First Philosophy".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This three-page undergraduate paper discusses the reason behind Descartes' examination of his ideas in Meditation Three in Meditation on First Philosophy and what he learns from it.
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Meditation in Education, 2004.
A research paper to examine the option of meditation in schools as a counter against the pressures of the modern world.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 72.95
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In this present day lifestyle of violence, modern industry, and 'reality-shows' on television, many feel that something is missing in the curriculum of our educational institutions. That something, according to a great many thinkers from various traditions and roles in society, might well be meditation. This paper explains that meditation has been used by both Eastern and Western religions, although it is not a religion, but rather a psychological means for contacting one?s inner self or spirituality, and making peace. The paper questions whether meditation has a place in schools and whether it can it change things for the better for both students and teachers. It also questions how resistant teachers and students are to trying this method of achieving a more peaceful, workable learning environment. The paper includes a literature review on the subject, showing that many researchers have concluded a number of positive effects are possible with meditation. It shows that some have approached it from a psychological standpoint and others from a more spiritual one. Others have investigated where it fits into the paradigms teachers use to convey information and teach cognitive skills, and still others have investigated its effect on various populations of students.
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"Murgatroyd notes that both Buddhism and counseling begin with knowing the nature of one?s own mind before helping others; just so, teachers should understand the value of a quiet mind for learning before asking their students to meditate and to ?live in the present,? which is, after all, the only time one has. In short, meditation?if it does nothing else for a student?can temporarily give respite from the ?chatter? about tests and achievement and athletics and interpersonal relationships, etc. Murgatroyd points out that it can be as simple as being ?mindful,? or the age-old prescription to think before you act. It can also be more in-depth, developing insight and getting rid of ?attachment.?"
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The Art Of Meditation, 2002.
Examines how Zen meditation differs from other forms, showing that it can also be considered an art.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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A paper examing the art of Zen meditation and how it is different from other kinds of meditation. Meditation as a mental health practice as well as an art.
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Meditation: Its History and Benefits, 2002.
Looks at the introduction of contemporary meditation techniques in the United States and their benefits.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 35.95
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Meditation is an element of every major spiritual tradition in the world. Recently, it has come in for increased attention in North America. Meditation is mental exercise of techniques of concentration, contemplation and abstraction, regarded as conducive to heightened spiritual awareness or somatic calm. This papers outlines contemporary types of meditation and the somatic and psychological benefits of meditation.
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Transcendental Meditation, 2006.
A look at the goal,history and criticisms of transcendental meditation.
1,602 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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In an effort to determine whether it is harmful or beneficial to someone who practices transcendental meditation, this paper presents an evaluation of both the favorable and unfavorable views of the practice. In particular, the paper looks at the history of transcendental meditation, describes its approach to intelligence, explains how one learns transcendental meditation and discusses the supposed benefits and criticisms of this form of meditation.
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"Transcendental Meditaion is learned from an instructor and beginners may want to practice meditating on their own with the help of one of Mahashi's many books or video tapes. Instructors can be located and all Mahashi's literature can be bought on the official Transcendental Meditation website. The movement has phone numbers listed in most cities in the United States. The Mahashi Universities and their extensions at centers have libraries of literature for further study. Transcendental Meditation is open to everyone from every background and encourages using their techniques to enhance one's own religion."
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Meditation, 2006.
A study of the Buddhist practice of meditation.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper explores meditation, as practiced in the Buddhist tradition, to calm the mind and the body. The paper provides extensive detail about how one meets the physical requirements of meditation, which are simply sitting in an upright position and focusing on one's breathing. The paper also studies the more spiritual aspects of meditation, including the mind-body connection and moral stipulations for those who practice it. The paper concludes with research about the many benefits of well-being that come with meditation.
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"The first step in meditation is to control the body using a series of techniques that allow for the comfort and stillness of the body. First, the full lotus position is preferred because it allows the back to be kept straight. In this position, the feet rest on top of the thighs. (In the half-lotus position, the feet rest closer to the knees.) [12] Second, the hands should rest comfortably on the ankles or the lap, "with the back of one hand resting on the palm of the other." This dharma-dhatu mudra position is "very good for the circulation of energies within the system." [13]"
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Meditation in Architecture, 2002.
Examines the need for architectural designs to include areas of meditation in their plans.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 26.95
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If meditation is interpreted as contemplation and the seeking of emotional quietude, the study of architecture should feature some attention to spaces that can be hoped to promote meditation, as meditation is sometimes part of the architect's own creative process. In the post-World War II era, the profession has been increasingly called upon to contribute to planning in buildings which comply with often highly conceptualized designs towards thematic transformations of whole areas.
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"Meditation: The Path to Enlightenment?, 2004.
A response paper to Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha's Work, "Meditation: The Path to Enlightenment"
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 33.95
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Many authorities on how to live today might be content to merely state that there are a number of advantages to one approach over another. However, according to "Meditation: The Path to Enlightenment," simply stating that there are "many virtues" is insufficient and the work proceeds to list the 28 benefits to be gained from secluded meditation. This paper provides a personal response to "Meditation: The Path to Enlightenment," followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion.
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""Secluded meditation has many virtues." The concise epigraph above contains the essence of this essay, and it turns out that there are precisely 28 advantages to be gained from secluded meditation. It is for these reasons that all of the Tathagatas [from the Sanskrit: "Thus gone one"; those who have attained Buddhahood] continued to practice meditation even after reaching a state of nirvana. "All the Tathagatas have won their all-knowledge in a state of secluded meditation, and, even after their enlightenment, they have continued to cultivate meditation in the recollection of the benefits it brought to them in the past" (649). For many Western observers who might not appreciate the profound differences embraced by this approach to life, meditation according to these precepts appears to represent a completely different avenue to self-awareness and insight."
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Meditation, 2004.
This paper offers an analysis and discussion of the practice of meditation.
2,034 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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In this paper, the writer makes an analysis of the practice of meditation that covers different types and practices. In addition, the writer discusses new scientific findings that provide empirical support for meditation's beneficial impact on human health and well-being.
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"Part of the ancient tradition of Buddhists and Tibetan monks, meditation is increasingly becoming a component of modern science and health and well-being regimens for millions. The Meditation Society of America defines meditation as a process that leads to a state of consciousness that brings serenity, clarity and bliss. One of the principle aims of meditation is to raise consciousness in the meditating individual in order for connection of body and mind to the ultimate connectedness of all things in the universe to occur. Long shunned ... "
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Sadhana Meditation, 2005.
This paper looks at Anthony deMello's book "Sadhana", showing a type of meditation.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper offers an analysis of Jesuit Anthony deMello's book, "Sadhana". The writer shows how this book discusses Sadhana meditation while encompassing Eastern and Western prayer techniques. The writer describes and discusses deMello's use of exercises based on Sadhana meditation.
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"Dych reports that Indian priest Father Anthony de Mello was a Jesuit spiritual director and retreat leader who held workshops conferences and seminars all over the world. His writings are said to have a mystical thread and yet his methods are simple and concrete, consisting of easily doable exercises that silence the mind and allow the yearnings of the spirit to surface. The purpose of this paper is to describe and discuss de Mello's use of Sadhana meditation."
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Descartes? ?First Meditation?, 2002.
This paper discusses Descartes? First Meditation which complements dualism.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, $ 24.95
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This paper explains that the skeptical arguments of the First Meditation avoid doubting rational belief and knowledge. This paper states that the belief in God is an important part of Descartes? defense of dualism and presents itself as a truth in the First Meditation. The author believes that Descartes makes several statements that would lead one to conclude that it is possible just to know things versus knowing things for certain.
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"In the argument from dreaming, it is possible to doubt composite things in the dream, but he states that he cannot doubt the simple and universal parts from which they are constructed such as shape, quantity, size, and time because these are derived from real experience, much like paintings that draw on real things. Therefore, we cannot doubt studies based on simple things such as arithmetic and astronomy, but can doubt studies based on composite things such as medicine, astronomy or physics."
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