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What Is Meditation?
From time immemorial man has been in search of his hidden powers. He knows intuitively that there is more in life than what he is now experiencing. His deepest longing is to discover that which is more, that hidden power, and to bring that power into action to make this life as happy, peaceful and creative as possible.
There are many means and ways to embark on this journey but I have found one thing common to all philosophies, faiths and teachings-meditation. Meditation is at the heart of all religions: Hinduism, Jain Dharma, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Taoism or Zoroastrianism. This universality of meditation points toward the great potentiality and power it can tap. Meditation opens the door to higher consciousness where our treasure is hidden. Our real Self is buried inside; our strength is slumbering.
With the help of meditation you discover your inner potentiality. You explore that area which is untrodden and