Meditation undoubtedly found its most exalted expression in Buddhism. This is because Buddha's experience of enlightenment was directly achieved by meditation, and the techniques he practised have been handed down in various forms down three millennia. 
What did the Buddha see when he meditated for years? On the basis of sheer imagination, we can assume he saw reality reduced to the power of ten, that is atomic particles, as well as reality raised to the power of ten, meaning the mysteries of space. Deep meditation has the power to produce the whole universe within the confines of our human body!
However, to reach this level its necessary to begin with the first few breaths! And, with meditation, its better to start off with total humility, not have soaring ambitions of how much one will achieve, and stay humble. Aching muscles, screaming thoughts, and a strong need to get up and run may well be the way our body and mind first responds to the attempt to sit still. Learn the basics of Buddhist meditation before you begin your own foray into creative sitting. What is wonderful about Buddha's method is that it emphasizes loving kindness, the feeling of 'metta' for the entire world and all humanity. Each time you are sitting on your meditation cushion to sit still, you are actually doing your bit to heal the world.
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