VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian meditation is a way of encountering Jesus and not “a withdrawal into ourselves.” Speaking at his general audience April 28, the pope reflected ...

Christians don’t need mysticism or quiet emptiness for the illumination that comes through repetition. When you think about the practice of meditation, what image comes to mind? Like many, you may ...

Mindfulness meditation differs from traditional meditation in subtle but important ways. You may have heard of meditation in a yoga session, a therapy appointment, in pop culture or in various ...

Meditation is a practice that is beneficial for the mind and body. Taking a little time to relax and clear your head is important for a balanced life. The dictionary defines meditation as engaging in ...

While meditation offers many benefits, can it also have adverse effects? A new study reveals many meditators experience ...

The first time Marcelle Hutchins sat down to meditate, she put on a guided session, relaxed her shoulders and tried to close her eyes. She lasted two minutes. “I had a deadline, and I thought, ’I ...

Q. What are the benefits of meditation in old age? My son keeps telling me it will help me focus. Where can I read about this? S.N. The researchers came to this conclusion in their study of 2,250 ...

The benefits of meditation in the morning have less to do with meditation itself and more to do with setting the stage for the day ahead. Meditation is an umbrella term for a variety of mental focus ...

Meditation is practiced in cultures all over the world. But when and where did it begin? In this blog post, we’ll explore this question. In the Indus Valley, archaeologists discovered evidence of ...

Speaking at his general audience April 28, the pope reflected on what distinguishes Christian meditation from other meditative practices popular in the Western world. He said: “For us Christians, ...