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Prayer and Meditation Practices
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Salat
Islam & Ritual prayer practiced by Muslims five times a day.
Meditation in Buddhism
Buddhism & A practice focused on developing concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things.
The Jesus Prayer
Christianity (Eastern Orthodoxy) & A short, formulaic prayer often uttered repeatedly, typically 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'
Centering Prayer
Christianity (Western traditions) & A method of silent prayer that prepares one to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, resting in God.
Sufi Dhikr
Islam (Sufism) & A devotional act, often including the repetition of sacred phrases, seeking to remember and glorify God.
Transcendental Meditation
Derived from Hinduism & A form of silent mantra meditation, practiced for 20 minutes, twice a day.
Zazen
Buddhism (Zen) & Seated meditation that is the heart of Zen Buddhist practice.
Lectio Divina
Christianity & A traditional Benedictine practice of scripture reading, meditation, and prayer intended to promote communion with God.
Jewish Meditation
Judaism & A range of practices, from the meditative Kabbalah to modern movements promoting mindfulness.
Yoga
Hinduism & A physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India, aimed at controlling the mind, body, and soul.
Kirtan
Hinduism & A form of devotional chanting whose roots lie in Indian traditions of singing the names and glories of the divine.
Silent Unity Prayer
Christianity (New Thought) & A non-denominational form of prayer offered by the 24/7 Silent Unity prayer ministry to support those in need.
Sikh Naam Japna
Sikhism & The meditation on and recitation of the name of God, which is seen as a means to cleanse the soul and become one with the divine.
Ho'oponopono
Hawaii & An ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness, combined with prayer.
Shamanic Journeying
Indigenous Cultures & A practice that involves entering an altered state of consciousness to interact with the spirit world and gain insight, healing, or guidance.
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