Monks+&+There+Way+of+Meditation

**__Monks & There Way of Meditation__**
Monks use mediation as a form to transform and relax the mind. In relation to Buddhist monks the main reason why they mediate is to exile negative thoughts from the mind and be calm. Through mediation not only can they be relaxed but in addition they can reach enlightenment, which is the ability to be free from illusions in the world and the suffering. Most monks practise the principle rule of concentrating on their breathing, which helps build inner peace, relaxation and a sense of not needing materialistic things. Which in my opinion is excellent as most people now a days seem to focus on these things rather than the things around them .There are many different positions that can be taken, for example one can be sitting down, standing up or walking. Someone that mediates doesn’t have to be in complete silence, but they can be walking in a park and be concentred on birds chirping or something in the background. I like the fact that anyone can do this because, that therefore means that anyone can mediate, in any place that they desire. In conclusion I believe Buddhism is an excellent way to expand, relax, and concentrate while also increasing the performance of the mind.

__**MLA Citation**__
1)Wikipedia contributors. "Meditation." //Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia//. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 11 Jan. 2011. Web. 14 Jan. 2011. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

2) TK2."Buddhist Monk Meditation Techniques".Love To Know.13 Jan 2011.Web. 13 Jan. 2011. http://yoga.lovetoknow.com/Buddhist_Monk_Meditation_Techniques

3)How to Meditate."Breathing Meditations".How to Meditate.13 Jan 2011.Web.13. Jan.2011. http://www.how-to-meditate.org/index.php/

= = =A buddhist monk meditating at Sanchi, India=

=**A Group Of Monks Meditating**=