This paper explores
meditation, as practiced in the Buddhist tradition, to calm the mind and the body. The paper provides
extensive detail about how one meets the physical requirements of
meditation, which are simply sitting in an upright position and focusing on one's breathing. The paper also studies the more spiritual aspects of meditation, including the mind-body connection and moral stipulations for those who practice it. The paper concludes with research about the many benefits of
well-being that come with meditation.