Meditation Quote by Gudjon Bergmann
““In its purest form the term meditation means two things; (1) the state of meditation, which resembles deep dreamless sleep while awake, and, (2) the practices that lead to the state, usually a combination of relaxation and concentration techniques.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Psychology of Meditation, 1995
Meditation involves a wakeful, dream‑free state and the techniques—relaxation and concentration—used to reach it.
In simple terms: Meditation = calm awake state + practice.
Cultivate both mindset and method.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress reduction
- sleep improvement
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance relaxation and concentration?
- What daily habit supports this state?
Meditation may be difficult for restless minds.