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Although there’s a paucity of recorded history on meditation, its roots travel back to ancient times. Researchers speculate that primitive hunter-gatherer societies may have discovered meditation and its altered states of consciousness while staring at the flames of their fires.
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iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring05/Luft/history.htm
iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring05/Luft/history.htm
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The numerous traditions and practices associated with various forms of meditation have been intriguing and beneficial to people of all nations for centuries. The Long History of Meditation Is Evidence of Its Benefits. ... Since civilized societies began to emerge, meditation has evolved into a structured practice.
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www.buzzle.com/editorials/3-8-2006-90696.asp
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THE HISTORY OF MEDITATION ... No one really knows when meditation began. Experts think it could well have been practiced by hunter-gatherers many thousands of years ago. It might have been reserved for tribal shamans who were believed to be in direct touch with the invisible ... footer for history and types of meditation page...
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www.natural-health-and-healing.com/history-and-types-of...
www.natural-health-and-healing.com/history-and-types-of-meditation.html
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One of the biggest proponents in the history of meditation is the Buddha. The Buddha is also known as one of the biggest meditation icons in both current and times past and has been around since 500 B.C.. The teaching of the Buddha became popular in the Asian continent.
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www.project-meditation.org/wim/history_of_meditation.ht...
www.project-meditation.org/wim/history_of_meditation.html
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Meditation can be considered a state of the body and mind. Meditation practices originate from spiritual traditions, but are useful in daily life with or without that emphasis. They are used in therapies as an aid in stress reduction and relaxation, and are components in many approaches to holistic living.
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www.spiritual-learning.com/meditate-intro.html
www.spiritual-learning.com/meditate-intro.html
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Scientific Evidence – Conclusion - References...
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www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/nawrot/Courses/465Projects0...
www.ndsu.nodak.edu/instruct/nawrot/Courses/465Projects06/Meditation/history.htm
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In the West, however, the first view was that meditation induced a type of dissociative state or a type of catatonia. Thirty years ago, before Hebert Benson,MD's pioneering research described below, meditation was still considered a religious practice, not appropriate for healthcare settings.
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www.spiritualcompetency.com/meditat/lesson1.html
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An article detailing the history of meditation from its beginnings to the current day across the major world religions. ... By comparing religious practice throughout history it can be seen that religions formed thousands of years apart emphasise the same principles of meditation.
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www.meditationexpert.co.uk/TheHistoryOfMeditation.html
www.meditationexpert.co.uk/TheHistoryOfMeditation.html
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