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PBS

Pbs: The Story of India: Mantras

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS explores one of the world's oldest religions, Hinduism, with an in-depth look into Mantras, one of many worships and practices. Describes what a mantra is and its origins. Identifies how mantras were passed down generation to...
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Other

Benefits of Prayer Wheels

For Students 9th - 10th
A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the use of the Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Explains why Tibetan Buddhist use the prayer wheel. Discusses the different kinds of prayer wheels and the mantra Om Mani Padme Hung. Includes a glossary of...
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Website
Other

Meditation Station

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of the Meditation Society of America offers information on what constitutes meditation with 108 meditation techniques, meditation classes, and links to related sites.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MayoClinic.com provides great information on meditation. The article is entitled, "Meditation: Calming your mind, body and spirit". Describes what meditation is and how it works, along with giving a list of links.
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WebMD

Web Md: The Mysterious 'Medication' of Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
WebMD features an article on the medical uses of meditation.
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Website
Other

Meaning of Om Mani Padme Hum

For Students 9th - 10th
A page dealing with the Buddhist mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. Explains the meaning of this mantra and the importance of mantras in Buddhist practice.
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Website
Other

American Meditation Institute: A Systematic Procedure for Meditation

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Meditation Institute for Yoga Science & Philosophy provides this step-by-step procedure on how to meditate.