Question

Meditation has been around for thousands of years, starting as a religious practice. Hindu scripture from around 1500 BCE describes meditation on the divine, and art from this time periods shows people sitting cross-legged and solitary in a garden. In China and India around the fifth century BCE, other forms of meditation developed. Several religions, including Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity, had meditative rites. In 20th-century Europe and America, secular forms of meditation arrived from India. Rather than focusing on spiritual growth, secular meditation emphasizes stress reduction, relaxation, and self-improvement. Although it still isn't exactly mainstream, many people practice meditation. Mindfulness meditation, in particular, has become more popular in recent years. The practice involves sitting sitting comfortably, focusing on one's breathing, and bringing the mind's attention to the present. Concerns about the past or future are late go of. An individual can picture worries popping like a bubble or flitting away like a butterfly. Mindfulness is about increasing awareness and practising acceptance. To be present is to have sharpened attention, or to be in a state of heightened consciousness. Practitioners of mindfulness report having a better quality of experience, deeper engagement, and greater measure of fulfillment. There are also health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, "Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits your emotional well-being." Among the emotional benefits are reducing negative emotions, increased self-awareness, and stress management skills. Asthma, depression, and sleep disorders are all conditions worsened by stress. Several studies have shown that patients with these conditions benefit from meditation. Dr. Robert Schneider, director of the Institute for Natural Medicine and prevention, says, "I have been researching effects of meditation on health for thirty years and have found it has compelling benefits. The benefits of meditation are coming to be widely accepted by health professionals, business leaders and the media. It is no time for the medical profession to catch up."

On the basis of your reading of the passage given above, answer the following questions :

=>>>>>(a) The central idea of the above passage is that meditation and mindfulness 

i》were first practised as religious rites.

ii》are becoming more accepted because of their benefits.

iii》are valuable tools for psychologists.

iv》help practitioners focus on their inner lives.

=>>>>>(b) Medical professionals embrace the benefits of meditation.

i》True

ii》False​

Answer 1

Answer:

true

I hope it is true

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