Are there any Atheists that meditate?

[Penumbra]

I am not religious and I have done modest amounts of meditation with varying degrees of consistency.

 

[Twilight Hue]

Sure, I'll occasionally meditate for stress or physiological purposes.
It has pretty well shown benefits.

Many folks take the holistic approach of meditation by which I agree it's certainly, imo, benefits all who participate.

 

[stillsong]

Penumbra, glad you are open to meditation. To me it is a way to quiet the mind and great ideas or poems come shining out of the silence.
Is it possible that some of the great philosophers were tapping into this inner resource?

 

[Orbit]

Well, are there?
I have been a big fan of Hindu philosophy and various principles found in Buddhism as well. I feel sort of awkward knowing that I am perhaps one of the few atheists that meditate

I'm an atheist and I meditate. Feel better? :yes:

 

[Aupmanyav]

I have been a big fan of Hindu philosophy and various principles found in Buddhism as well. I feel sort of awkward knowing that I am perhaps one of the few atheists that meditate

Oh, no. You are not alone. I used to meditate, and through meditation reached atheism. Having got all my answers, I do not need to meditate now.

 

[Rick O'Shez]

I have been seriously addicted to meditation for many years but the doctors can't do anything with me.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Well, are there?
I have been a big fan of Hindu philosophy and various principles found in Buddhism as well. I feel sort of awkward knowing that I am perhaps one of the few atheists that meditate

Yes, I just don't attach any metaphysical tassels to it. My meditation process is more for self-evaluation and creating some anxiety free, grounded moments in my day.

 

[Marsh]

Never tried it.

 

[dgirl1986]

Never tried it.

It can be reaaaaally relaxing. Especially after a stressful day if you download a guided meditation track.

 

[Marsh]

It can be reaaaaally relaxing. Especially after a stressful day if you download a guided meditation track.

I have a friend, a New Age Buddhist, I like to call her, whose been meditating for a few years. I believe Spock had some knowledge in this area.