MEDITATION in a Sentence

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Too often we think that meditation is only about training the mind, and that actually can lead to problems in our practice.

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 Meanings and Examples of MEDITATION
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
meditation
 n.  lengthy intent consideration; long and thoughtful observation; contemplation of spiritual matters
Classic Sentence: (163 in 11 pages)
1  In the frightful meditation into which its presence casts the soul the scaffold appears in terrible guise, and as though taking part in what is going on.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER IV—WORKS CORRESPONDING TO WORDS
2  Bishop," said he, with a slowness which probably arose more from his dignity of soul than from the failing of his strength, "I have passed my life in meditation, study, and contemplation.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER X—THE BISHOP IN THE PRESENCE OF AN UNKNOWN LIGHT
3  It seemed to be a sort of rite with him, to prepare himself for slumber by meditation in the presence of the grand spectacles of the nocturnal heavens.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER XIII—WHAT HE BELIEVED
4  Human meditation has no limits.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER XIV—WHAT HE THOUGHT
5  It is difficult not to indulge in meditation at this point.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER VII—THE INTERIOR OF DESPAIR
6  In the middle of this meditation, which would have contributed not a little to render his rags terrifying to any one who might have encountered him, a joyous sound became audible.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 2: CHAPTER XIII—LITTLE GERVAIS
7  Let us eat with meditation; let us make haste slowly.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER VII—THE WISDOM OF THOLOMYES
8  After a few moments of this meditation he bent towards Fantine, and spoke to her in a low voice.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER IV—AUTHORITY REASSERTS ITS RIGHTS
9  On the one hand, there was profound meditation, on the other, the religious admiration with which one watches the birth and development of a marvel of the human mind.
Les Misérables 2 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER IX—THENARDIER AND HIS MANOEUVRES
10  The poor young man wins his bread with difficulty; he eats; when he has eaten, he has nothing more but meditation.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 5: CHAPTER III—MARIUS GROWN UP
11  Marius was struck with the beauty of this white hair, and scrutinized the man, who was walking slowly and as though absorbed in painful meditation.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 8: CHAPTER I—MARIUS, WHILE SEEKING A GIRL IN A BONNET, ENCOU...
12  The first result of Gavroche's meditation was, that instead of scaling the hedge, he crouched down under it.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 4: CHAPTER II—MOTHER PLUTARQUE FINDS NO DIFFICULTY IN EXPLAI...
13  If the philosopher succeeds in fixing, for a moment, for purposes of observation, this language which is incessantly evaporating, he falls into doleful and useful meditation.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 7: CHAPTER II—ROOTS
14  Javert, still bound to the post, was engaged in meditation.
Les Misérables 5 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER VI—MARIUS HAGGARD, JAVERT LACONIC
15  Felton, in his rapid walk, reviewed in his mind all the accusations against the favorite of James I and Charles I, furnished by two years of premature meditation and a long sojourn among the Puritans.
The Three Musketeers By Alexandre Dumas
Context  Highlight   In 59 WHAT TOOK PLACE AT PORTSMOUTH AUGUST 23, 1628
Example Sentence:
1  These exercises helped the monks gain stamina to withstand the long meditation sessions.
2  Despite his desire to achieve nirvana, the young Buddhist found that even the buzzing of a fly could distract him from his meditation.
3  Too often we think that meditation is only about training the mind, and that actually can lead to problems in our practice.
4  Techniques of deep meditation help people under stress.
5  Reading makes a full amn, meditation a profound man, discourse a clear man.
6  Many busy executives have begun to practice yoga and meditation.
7  On the day her son began school, she meditated on the uncertainties of his future.
8  Music can induce a meditative state in the listener.
9  He that can read an meditate will not find his evenings long or life tedious.
10  I meditate in order to relax.
11  For me the reason to meditate is to clear my mind, as well as to become keen to intuition.