What is the difference between meditation and abstinence?

Subsequent articles will exemplify the revelatory aspect of abstinence in fasting, in practicing silence, and through the regulation of the breath. ... read more

There is a similarity between meditation and abstinence in that: meditation is withdrawal from the senses by naturally turning your attention within leading to the natural unfoldment of various benefits, abstinence is withdrawing some sense experiences by the effort of consciously blocking the material sources of those experiences. read more

Difference between silence in deep sleep and meditation is of awareness. In deep sleep, we are not aware though absolute silent. In normal awake state of mind, even if we are silent, this silence is like the gap between the two turmoils of the mind or we can say forced silence of the mind. read more

“There are many forms of meditation, including contemplation and visualization, but mindfulness is the type where you bring your full mind to an object.” Being mindful of your breath, for example, is a common form of mindfulness during meditation. Following your breath improves your awareness of being in the present. read more