14 Quotes That Show The Profound Impact Of Meditation

by Luke Miller Truth Theory

Meditation is a foundational art which has been practiced across many cultures in various forms. It is well known for it’s roots in buddhist communities, however the earliest records of meditation (Dhyana), originate from the Hindu traditions of Vedantism from around 1500 BCE

It is impossible to pinpoint the exact origins of meditation, as meditation has possibly been around as long as human beings have. But one thing that is certain is it is here now and  having an amazing impact on many lives.

 

Here are 14 meditation quotes that offer some profound insight on the impact meditation can have in your life.

 

Meditation is the discovery that the point of life is always arrived at in the immediate moment. – Alan Watts
If you have time to breathe you have time to meditate. You breathe when you walk. You breathe when you stand. You breathe when you lie down. – Ajahn Amaro

Life is a mystery – mystery of beauty, bliss and divinity. Meditation is the art of unfolding that mystery. – Amit Ray

 

In the beginning you will fall into the gaps in between thoughts – after practicing for years, you become the gap. – J. Kleykamp

 

The gift of learning to meditate is the greatest gift you can give yourself in this lifetime. – Sogyal Rinpoche

 

Meditation allows us to directly participate in our lives instead of living life as an afterthought. – Stephen Levine

 

Give the child a taste of meditation by creating a climate and atmosphere of love, acceptance and silence. – Swami Dhyan Giten

 

Meditation is offering your genuine presence to yourself in every moment. – Thich Nhat Hanh

 

Any action done with awareness is meditation. Meditation means to be fully aware of our actions, thoughts, feelings and emotions. Another name of meditation is passive awareness. – Unknown

 

The great masters of the past taught: “Water, if you don’t stir it, will become clear”. Likewise, the mind left unaltered will find its own natural peace. – Unknown

 

Simply notice that you’re aware. At any given moment, you can choose to follow the chain of thoughts, emotions, and sensations that reinforce a perception of yourself as vulnerable and limited, or to remember that your true nature is pure, unconditioned, and incapable of being harmed. – Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Mind can be your best friend or your worst enemy. – Kabira

 

One hour of contemplation surpasses sixty years of worship. – Muhammad

 

Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life. – Paramahansa Yogananda

Thanks for reading, let me know your favorite meditation quote by leaving me a comment below! Much love, Luke

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Luke Miller is the editor at Truth Theory and creator of Potential For Change. He believes that spirituality is the foundation for good health and likes to use the fundamental laws of nature to help you create more happiness, satisfaction, joy, freedom and bliss within your world.You Can Join Him For His Latest Free Course “Tuning Into The Natural Laws Of The Universe” By Clicking Here.