A process of focusing one’s attention in a certain manner which can create profound mind-altering states. Used in one form or another by nearly every culture in
history, but today most associated with the religious traditions of South and East Asia.
Commonly done today for spiritual reasons, but not always. Practiced by hipsters, hindus, high schoolers, recovering drug addicts, asians, your friend that is into yoga, your friend from
work, and your friend in their mystical vegetarian Buddhist
college phase.
Meditation can involve several methods, including focus on vision, breathing, repetition, and
sound. When practiced enough, it can result in altered
brain functioning, mental disassociation, hallucinations, extreme pleasure, inner
calm, mystical experiences, and improved concentration.
Meditation is trendy, but its serious practice and effects are still poorly understood.
My friend has been practicing meditation for a few months because of her
Buddhism class; she said that she saw her past lives, but I
think she just had too much
weed yesterday.
