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  MAJOR BELIEFS AND GOALS: Since Buddhism was an offshoot of Hinduism, it is important to see where there are significant differences. Siddhartha Gautama rejected the idea of the caste system, so there is no separation of people and no idea that a person's social or economic status is a reflection of his/her goodness in this or in past lives. In Buddhism, there is no interest in the origin of the world or in a personal God. The emphasis is on the individual rather than on the supernatural. In Buddhism, there is more emphasis on labor, discipline, and compassion rather than on tradition, ritual, and metaphysical speculation. While Buddhists believe in reincarnation, they do not believe in the transmigration of the "soul." Their goal is to eliminate desires, and they believe that if a person dies without having eliminated all desires, the remaining desires call forth, or into a new body. Who was Buddha? Many Buddhists say that it is incorrect to call Siddhartha Gautama ...

  Mindfulness Meditation In the last few years, mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular. The focus of it is to help you reduce stress and improve calmness and tranquility. In this type of meditation, the practitioner pays attention to the present moment without judgment. A common misconception is that meditation involves emptying the mind, but it actually teaches us to focus on physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings to see them more clearly. Meditate to Boost Your Memory and IQ Meditation is beneficial in reducing stress, lowering blood pressure, and improving mood. However, did you know that meditating regularly can also boost your memory and IQ? Boost your Memory A study in Consciousness and Cognition revealed that participants who meditated for 20 minutes for four days showed lowered stress levels as well as significant improvements in memory and cognition. Those who meditated also scored as much as 10 times better on a working memory task. In anoth...