文档介绍：NOTES ON MEDITATION AND HEALTH
by
Cheng Man Ching
Abridged by Samuel Kwok
Longevity is mon aspiration of all mankind. The pursuit of long life requires the health
of body and mind. If we desire health, in addition to nutrition, medicine, hygiene, and exercise,
we must emphasize peace of mind.
In plex society, we constantly experience confusion and tension, with no means to
relax. Beset by worries, tension, restrictions and demands on all sides, the cerebrum is forced
to work the entire day. Even in sleep we dream, so there is never a moment's rest. If we can
temporarily forget our worries and tensions, thus enabling the body to enjoy relaxation and
happiness for a period and allowing the nerves an opportunity for true rest, this not only
improves the health of body and mind, but can contribute to longevity and slow down the
ageing process.
What we mean by temporarily forgetting all cares and tensions is simply seizing a few
moments of peace in the midst of this confused and stressful environment. The method for
seizing these few moments of peace is meditation.
Meditation is mental concentration. Everything is put aside in order to maintain the peace and
tranquillity of the mind and to strengthen the control function of the central nervous system.
Moreover, deep breathing during meditation improves blood circulation, increases the
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