Meditation (noun)

1. The act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious or spiritual practice, or for the purposes of relaxation.
2. A technique for training the mind, typically by focusing on a single thing, such as breathing, in order to still the mind and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin meditatio(n-), from meditari "to ponder". .

Examples:

1. He practiced meditation to reduce stress.
2. The monk went into the cave for solitary meditation.
3. The yoga class included a guided meditation.
4. The meditation practice helped her achieve inner peace.
5. The meditation session was held in silence.