Meditation

The practice, usually in silence, of fixing attention on a specific word, phrase, image, sound, or text. Some meditative practices produce an emptying of thoughts and emotions. Meditation may lead to an experience of union between the one who meditates and the object of meditation. Meditation practices are known in most of the major religious traditions of the world. Meditation is a mainstay in the prayer life of many Episcopalians. The BCP allows times for silent meditation on the scriptural readings of the eucharist and the Daily Offices, and during the prayers of the people. See Centering Prayer.