This quote is from the Buddhist tradition, but meditation has a long history in the Christian tradition as well. It is often lost, however, in the fast paced nature of our modern culture. Also, Christians tend to focus more on prayer- which to me means that the person praying is talking.
I appreciate the Buddhist focus on meditation. Meditation calms the mind and allows us to see the world around us, and the people in it, with greater clarity. We can begin to see the difference between reality and our perceptions of that reality. We can have greater patience and love for those around us.
In the area of meditation we can find an example of the benefit that comes from studying other religious traditions. To study Buddhism does not mean we become Buddhists, even less that we abandon Christianity. It can mean we become better practitioners of our own religious traditions, and also become more understanding towards those of other faiths. That's a win-win situation.
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