Other Forms of Meditation

Meditation is actually more widespread than many people think. It may not always be labeled as such, but many traditions from across the world incorporate some form of meditative practice. In this section you’ll learn about some of them, and about some of the more recent variations on the traditional forms.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Recognize that other traditions besides those most commonly associated with mediation do contain elements of the practice
  • Be aware of where some more modern forms of meditation came from