The Many Benefits of Meditation (for the body and mind)

A PowerPoint Presentation listing the great benefits of Meditation. Based on a Blog post by the American Psychotherapist Dr. Jennifer Howard.
The texts are in English - and are translated into Chinese. Images and pics are used to make the presentation more interesting.

1. 1 The Many Benefits of Meditation The Many Benefits of Meditation 冥 想 的 诸 多 好 处

2. 2 The Benefits Of Meditation Based on a Blog Post / Twitter Link By Jennifer Howard, Ph.D. An American Psychotherapist 禅修的好处 “For true peace to prevail in the mind, you need to have meditation time .” “为了让心灵获得真正的平静 ， 你 需要有冥 想 的 时间。”

3. 3 Meditation relieves stress, which leads to a deeper level of relaxation. 禅修纾解压力，从而使身心得到更深的放松程度。 “There's a Path to real joy, peace and liberation. It's none other than the Way of Meditation .” “有一条通往真正快乐、平静和解脱的道路 。 那 就是冥想之道。”

4. 4 Meditation reduces anxiety attacks 禅修减少焦虑发作 “Meditation and Rest are good ways to beat Stress !” “冥想和休 息 是 战胜压力的好方法！”

5. 5 Meditation decreases muscle pain and headaches 禅修减少肌肉疼痛和头痛 “Many are so busy with many a thing. It is time to be still and look deep within .” “很多人都忙 于 很 多事情 。 是 时候静下心来 ， 深 入内心了。”

6. 6 Meditation lowers heart rate and blood pressure 禅修可以降低心脏速率和血压 “When the mind is trained to be more mindful, it’ll go into a state that’s more peaceful .” “当大脑被训练得更加专注时，它就会进入一种更加平和的状态。”

7. 7 Meditation decreases respiratory rate 禅修降低呼吸频率 “The external happiness, cheer and jubilation are nowhere near the inner peace of meditation .” “外在的快乐、欢乐和喜悦远不及冥想带来 的内心的 平 静。”

8. 8 Meditation helps balance brain chemistry, which aids in stabilizing mood 禅修可以帮助平衡大脑化学物质，如稳定情绪 “Meditation is an essential practice to arrive at the Goal of Nibbanic Bliss.” “冥想是达到涅槃极乐目标的必要修行。”

9. 9 Meditation helps with depression 禅修对患有抑郁症状有帮助 “Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end .” Swami Sivananda “冥想一开始是痛苦的，但最终它会赐予永恒的幸福和无上的快乐。 ” Swami Sivananda

10. 10 Meditation enhances the immune system. (Research has shown that meditation increases activity of ‘natural-killer cells’, which kill bacteria, funguses, parasites and cancer cells.) 禅修增强免疫系统。 （研究显示禅修可以增加“自然杀伤细胞”，从而杀灭细菌，真菌，寄生虫和癌细胞。） “Mediation is a vital way to purify and quiet the mind, thus rejuvenating the body” – Deepak Chopra “冥想是净化和平静心灵，从而使身体恢复活力 的 重 要方式 ” - Deepak Chopra

11. 11 Meditation helps in dealing with personal issues 禅修可以帮助处理个人问题 “When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a candle in a windless place” — Bhagavad Gita “当掌握了冥想，心就会像无风处的蜡烛火焰一样坚定不移” —— Bhagavad Gita

12. 12 Meditation helps align us with higher/deeper realms 禅修有助于使我们进入更高 / 更深入的境界 “The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good.” – James Allen “一个人越平静，他的成功、影响力和行善的力量就越大。 ” - James Allen

13. 13 Meditation creates new neuronal tracks in both the prefrontal cortex as well as the mid-insular regions of the brain, which helps us change and learn 禅修创建新神经线，这有助于我们改变和学习。 “The more regularly and the more deeply you meditate, the sooner you will find yourself acting always from a center of inner peace.” – J . Donald Walters “你冥想得越有规律、越深入，你就会越快发现自己总是从内心的平静出发。 ” - J. Donald Walters

14. 14 Meditation aids in our connection with God, Spirit, Absolute or the Universe 禅修帮助我们与神，圣灵，绝对或宇宙连接 "Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively." — Sharon Salzberg “冥想是终极的移动设备；你可以随时随地不被打扰地使用它。 ” — Sharon Salzberg

15. 15 The End 结束 May the practice of Meditation lead us to Peace and Liberation 愿禅修使我们感到和平，获得解放 With Metta, Bro. Oh Teik Bin