Meditation.

 Meditation is an ancient religious practice routinely  prescribed in the modern secular society not only by spiritual masters but also by behavioural scientists medical practitioners and business consultants It has found widely varied applications and business consultants It has found widely varied applications  in religious institutions medical field educational establishments and business organisations This is a relatively recent development Less than half a century ago the world meditation in the sense it is used today was largerly unfamiliar to those outside the Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions.

This view traces  the growth of meditation around the world and focuses on several prominent meditation masters who have adapted ancient meditation practices for modern times and have also developed their own approaches  to meditation to enhance health and mental capabilities  as well as emotional and spiritual well being.

It concludes with a discussion on the benefits of meditation for modern men and women The reader can try out the various techniques described in the view and decide on the one most suited to his or her needs.