Do Christians do Meditation?
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Just asking, do you know of any christians that practise meditation?
Meditation as in having an object of focus so as to commune with God. -
yes, i have 2 friends whom i know of that do meditation and they are christians. they are kung fu practitioners. personally, i practiced TKD and am currently MIA, meditation to me is a calming of the mind, can call it stress reliever or just a procedure to relax
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What kind of meditation do they do? Are they doing breathing meditation or do they have an object of focus?Originally posted by coffeeortea:yes, i have 2 friends whom i know of that do meditation and they are christians. they are kung fu practitioners. personally, i practiced TKD and am currently MIA, meditation to me is a calming of the mind, can call it stress reliever or just a procedure to relax -
Catholics do that when we pray the rosary. We meditate on certain bible stories and teachings (depending on which mystery we are using).
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This page contains quite some info on Christian meditation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_meditation
Also one of the contemplative traditions of Christianity is the Christian mystics which emphasizes direct experience and unity with God: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_mysticism -
I don't meditate,cause i dun have the patience too..I just relax myself by doing stuff which are pleasing to me.
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Is the prayer which you meditate on known as the "Hail Mary"? Do christians use any form of rosary?Originally posted by Honeybunz:Catholics do that when we pray the rosary. We meditate on certain bible stories and teachings (depending on which mystery we are using). -
It depends on the defination on 'meditation'
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if one defines meditation as giving something serious thought and study. then yes, it is good to meditate on God's word.
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No, not thinking but spiritual communion. Something which the gurus and yogis in India do.Originally posted by sillyme:if one defines meditation as giving something serious thought and study. then yes, it is good to meditate on God's word. -
Yes there, if you read about the Christian Mysticism philosophy http://members.aol.com/heraklit1/eckhart.htm the teachings are close to the eastern contemplative traditions like Hinduism/Taoism. But then may not be considered very orthodox by every Christian.
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Another one I found is this: http://www.wrmosb.org/default.html
It is not Protestant Christianity, but neither is it Roman Catholic.
It is a very early Catholic tradition before the Romans.
The White Robed Monks of St. Benedict serve the Contemporary Catholic and all people. Their outlook is that of a Catholic Spirituality (experience: love/compassion) rather than religion (belief: fear, guilt, shame, blame). Thus, they are neither Roman nor Orthodox, Liberal nor Old Catholic. The White Robed Benedictines are just Catholic.
The Monks, in the traditional spirit of Benedictine hospitality, offer without question the Word and Sacraments to everyone who requests them. The Monks appreciate that Jesus never really said No to anyone and had only two commandments: Love God, Love Neighbor. (Matt 22:37-40, Jn 15:17) Maitaining simplicity, they are neither institutionalized nor bureaucratic. Given their monastic orientation, they appreciate God through the eyes of the early Church rather than an institutional church. They are an independent Catholic jurisdiction in the tradition of the Old Catholic Church (Brief History of the Old Catholic Church). Their clergy come from the Roman and other Catholic jurisdictions. Their general purpose is to let the world be a more compassionate place inviting peace and joy.
They also practise meditation and contemplation which is not too different from eastern contemplative traditions. -
Yesh, that's the one.Originally posted by shade343:Is the prayer which you meditate on known as the "Hail Mary"? Do christians use any form of rosary?
Most Protestants don't practise that. But I do know some Anglicans still do that (not the Anglicans in Singapore though). -
ahha .. i've found a fellow catholicOriginally posted by Honeybunz:Catholics do that when we pray the rosary. We meditate on certain bible stories and teachings (depending on which mystery we are using).
out of curiousity.. are there lots of caths around these forums? -
Spiritual Communion by Catholic definition, is made when one is unable to recieve the Holy Eucharist.Originally posted by shade343:No, not thinking but spiritual communion. Something which the gurus and yogis in India do. -
Lectio Divina is an ancient practice that is used to meditate upon the scriptures.
http://catholics.sgforums.com/?action=thread_display&thread_id=134039 -
Quite a number of us. I estimate about one-third to half of the forumers in Eternal Hope (anybody can verify???)Originally posted by ben1xy:ahha .. i've found a fellow catholic
out of curiousity.. are there lots of caths around these forums? -
go start a new post and ask for a show of hands lor.Originally posted by Honeybunz:Quite a number of us. I estimate about one-third to half of the forumers in Eternal Hope (anybody can verify???) -
What is this Holy Eucharist?Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:Spiritual Communion by Catholic definition, is made when one is unable to recieve the Holy Eucharist.
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The Holy Eucharist is the sacrifice made at the Mass. God works through the priest and turns the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Consuming the Holy Eucharist grants us grace. In fact, it is called the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. A Sacrament is a sign given by God that convey's his grace and love. Refer to the thread on Sacraments for more info.Originally posted by shade343:What is this Holy Eucharist?
The sacrifice of the Mass was instituted by Jesus himself, at the Last Supper. -
God works through the priest? Is the priest a special person?Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:The Holy Eucharist is the sacrifice made at the Mass. God works through the priest and turns the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. Consuming the Holy Eucharist grants us grace. In fact, it is called the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist. A Sacrament is a sign given by God that convey's his grace and love. Refer to the thread on Sacraments for more info.
The sacrifice of the Mass was instituted by Jesus himself, at the Last Supper. -
Yes, very. Catholic men do not choose to become priests. It is God who chooses them.Originally posted by shade343:God works through the priest? Is the priest a special person? -
I sniff "election" here ..Originally posted by SingaporeMacross:Yes, very. Catholic men do not choose to become priests. It is God who chooses them.
How is the nature of your statement diff. from "We do not choose to become Christians. It is God who chooses us."
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I mean, become a priest is not an easy thing. IT will change your life.Originally posted by Icemoon:I sniff "election" here ..
How is the nature of your statement diff. from "We do not choose to become Christians. It is God who chooses us."
Long live the tulip flower!
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i think not all Christians do meditation. ever invite 2 Christians colleagues to take part in YOGA...they refused and claim is not allow in their believes.