What is Buddhist Meditation? Buddhist meditation is the practice by which Buddhists achieve their highest spiritual goals. It is a rich and varied devotional discipline with many different styles and methodologies depending on the tradition. The Buddha taught certain basics of meditation, and over the centuries his followers have developed many more principles and practices. They all share a common goal: to achieve enlightenment. With enlightenment comes freedom from disruptive emotions and an understanding of reality. Buddhist meditation involves an integrative approach to the mind and body....