It is known that Siddhartha Gautama popularized the practice of meditation, but when did it originate? Although the exact historical date is unknown, many researchers believe that meditation originated about 5000 years ago (Puff). Archaeologists have discovered images of people sitting in meditation like poses in the Indus Valley—the birthplace of Hinduism (Puff).
Another speculation is that meditation actually originated before the establishment of an official religion. It is said that meditation dates back to primitive times when hunters and gatherers would sit by a fire staring at the flames. This practice was passed down from generation to generation and paved the way for the foundations of traditional meditation ().
Traditional meditation
Another speculation is that meditation actually originated before the establishment of an official religion. It is said that meditation dates back to primitive times when hunters and gatherers would sit by a fire staring at the flames. This practice was passed down from generation to generation and paved the way for the foundations of traditional meditation ().
Traditional meditation