Meditation

Meditation is a practice of training the mind. For Buddhists, its purpose goes beyond relaxation: it can develop concentration, deepen understanding of the Buddha’s teachings and support progress towards enlightenment. Many Buddhists meditate daily, although traditions differ in their methods and emphasis.

Gautama then sat beneath the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya and entered deep meditation. Meditation trained his attention and enabled him to develop insight into the nature of existence.