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There is a widespread misconception that meditation is a purely religious practice. That it is suitable only for harsh ascetics, yogis who have renounced the world and wrapped themselves in saffron, and they do not care about anything other than the notorious nirvana. This is just another stereotype. Today meditation is practiced by many people who are successful in worldly life. One of the most striking examples is Steve Jobs, who practiced quite serious types of meditation from the Zen Buddhist tradition. Meditation is not a religious ritual, but a real tool for self-development. Meditation affects cognitive function. Meditation is an effective stress reliever. Meditation is more effective than morphine. Meditation reduces the risk of heart attack. Meditation is training of the mind. For many people today, meditating is as natural as exercising in the morning. Actually, this is exercise, only not for the body, but for the mind. Just as we train our body through physical education, we should also
