Pentagon Meditation Club

FAQ and Glossary

 

QUESTIONS TO PONDER?

  1. What is "SDI" and "Spiritual Defense"? 
  2. What will meditation (silence) and prayer do for you?
  3. What does saying, God Bless America actually do?
  4. What can mankind expect from world religions so that nations connect, sworn enemies transform hatred, and terrorism is not a threat?
  5. Is there a secret that unlocks the mystery underlying personal, national & global spiritual defense?       
  6. Why pray or meditate?   
  7. What is silence?
  8. Why is it important to meditate regularly?     
  9. What can I expect during meditation?
  10. What is the "Halo Effect" and "Collective Halo?    
  11. Is there any importance in using Sacred and/or Holy Names(s) of God during prayers and meditation?
  12. Why is it important to also sing using the Sacred names of God?   
  13. Can I use other words in prayer and meditation, and will I achieve the same results?               
  14. Are there different kinds of meditation techniques and is one technique better than another technique?
  15. Is there a scientific basis for prayer and/or mediation?    
  16. What is "Eugenic Radiance"?    
  17. Does meditation (& prayer) cause mathematical encoding of the brain and central nervous system?
  18. What is the Paradigm For Transformation of Consciousness?
  19. Does "Cognitive Dissonance"?
  20. What are "Scotomas" and the "Coherence Factor"?
  21. How can meditation be used as a problem-solving tool, and in other areas of life?
  22. Is meditation the same as prayer? 
  23. Will meditation really help with health and wellness?
  24. What does the Holy Bible really say about meditation and is there evidence for it?       
  25. Is there a "Technology" behind meditation, that can transform individuals hearts and minds, as well as nations?
  26. What is the ancient form of meditation called the Prayer of the Heart and Jesus Prayer?
  27. Did you know that Christian Monks and Desert Fathers (& others) practiced meditation for centuries?
  28. Why was meditation kept only in the confines and domain of Christian abbey's and Christian monasteries for centuries and why did it seemingly disappear for a time?
  29. Can meditation be done by anyone?
  30. Is there a difference between Eastern and Western meditation traditions?  And is there a difference between Christian and Eastern meditation traditions?
  31. Can real inner peace be achieved through meditation?
  32. Is meditation silence and prayer the same?
  33. Is God really present during meditation (silence)?
  34. What is spiritual recrudescence?
  35. Where did the idea for the "Peace Shield" come from?
  36. What is the "Peace Shield Effect"? 
  37. What is transcending and what is its importance in meditation (silence & centering)?  
  38. Is there a difference between singing, and/or verbally using sacred names of God and transcending in meditation? Yes, there is a difference..
  39. What is the "Prayer of the Heart"?
  40. Did you know that the Jewish tradition has a rich heritage of meditation practice that goes all the way back to Jacob (perhaps earlier) of the holy bible?
  41. Did you know that there were Christian writings on meditation written in the 3rd. century, in a book called the Philokalia on the the "Prayer of the Heart" also known as the "Jesus Prayer".  

 You will find answers to these thought provoking questions within this website.  

PMC QUESTIONS

 

 

   PMC GLOSSARY   

©2004 Edward Winchester and/or The Pentagon Meditation Club (PMC) and/or PeaceMakers Institute™Copyright. All rights reserved.  See Copyright & Trade Mark ™

TERMS, TITLES WERE COINED FROM 1976 & DURING THE COLD WAR ERA OF THE 1980's & 1990's) by Edward Winchester

The Peace Shield  - PMC - Peace Shield Effect  - 

Peace Shield Meditation  -  Peace Shield Campaign  - 

SD - Spiritual Defense  -  SDI(s)  -

SDI - Spiritual Defense Initiative(s)"  ·  Transformation Projects  - 

Technology for Transformation  -  Foot Print(s) of the Holy Spirit  - 

ITP - International Transformation Project(s)  - 

The Battle Field of the Mind  -  The Battle Field of The Mind,

The Space Between Your Ears  -  Battle Field of the Mind,  (Battlefield of the mind) -

Battle Field of Consciousness - Mind Field

TERMS & TITLES COINED (from the late1980's to 2004)  By Edward Winchester

The Halo  Effect  -  Collective Halo  - 

Eugenic Radiance  - 

Spiritual Shielding  - 

Peace Shield Technology  - 

Peace Shield Effect  - 

Peace Shield Meditation  -

Spiritual Defense Force  - 

The Peace Shield, God's Shield of Protection  -

God's Shield of Protection  - 

"Ultimate Solution  - Winchester Home of the Peacemakers  -  Winchester Va. Home of the Peacemakers  - Spiritual Defense Is Our Best Defense  - 

Love Is the Ultimate First Strike Capability,

Footprints of the Holy Spirit (Foot prints of the Holy Spirit).                                             

©2004 Edward Winchester and/or The Pentagon Meditation Club (PMC) and/or PeaceMakers Institute™Copyright. All rights reserved.  See Copyright & Trade Mark ™

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. What is cognitive dissonance?  

In-harmonious combination of mental thoughts, which cause discord or upsets.

   2.  What is cognitive radiance?

The condition of mentally adjusting circuits of the brain to allow the greatest flow of current of certain frequencies; thoughts producing effects in certain parts of the body, especially the brain.

  3.  What is eugenic radiance?

Improving, or relating to the improvement of the human race by sending out positive energy waves generated by life-supporting thoughts.

  4. What is spiritual recrudescence?
Spiritual - That which is spiritual has no body, form, or substance. It cannot be categorized as “a thing.” Spirit is defined as, “the life principle, the thinking, feeling part of man, as distinguished from the body, mind, and intelligence.” 

Recrudescence - Implies a return or coming back to a former condition and becoming active after a period of inactivity.  Theologians assert that the life principle, sometimes referred to as the “Light of Life,” flows or emanates from a central source called "God," “Source of the Light of Life.” 

  5.  Is there a “Technology for Transformation”

Cognitive resonance and eugenic radiance ("Inner Light") are two resources needed to transform human behavior. These are seeds for peace that are the result of experiencing states of  silence .  Empirical evidence supports the hypothesis that conflicts and chaos within a population of any given size occur whenever individuals exhibit cognitive dissonance (See SDI Exercises).  It follows that extreme cognitive dissonance leads ultimately to terrorism and wars.  The opposite condition occurs when people systematically generate cognitive resonance and eugenic radiance occurs. This phenomenon is the result of physiological output, which is verifiable and measurable.  This technology points to the conclusion that the collective efforts of many people to silently access their inner resources results in transformation of human behavior. See “Technology for Transformation”

   6.  What is the ultimate solution?

The problem of conflict and war is basically theological and involves a spiritual recrudescence and improvement of human character.

  7.  Why Meditate and what does meditation really do for me?

This is important not only for spiritual well-being, but there are health benefits, physical and mental.  Quieting the body and mind strengthens the mind-body connection. Silence is for everyone, because there is also a "Common Ground" that we all share with each other. Accessing the "Common Ground" involves a technology for resoling conflicts and solving problems. This applies on any scale of human activity. Inner peace is the basis for world peace.  We found that, if you want peace and want to improve the quality of life for yourself and everyone else, a program of daily centering prayer and med We found that people who pray and meditate supply something special that is critical to the support of diplomatic and military efforts to realize peace.  While this process is a necessary condition, by itself it is not sufficient to realize impossible dreams.  Empowerment comes, but it is necessary also to transform thoughts, feelings, and emotions, and be responsible for making positive changes.  We have found that prayer and meditation balanced with positive action is a winning combination. Positive changes in individual consciousness lead to societal changes that can be monitored by observing changes in social and economic indicators. The collective consciousness of an entire population is influenced by even a small percentage of people experiencing cognitive resonance and eugenic radiance.

    8.  How do I meditate and what are the steps to Peace Shield Meditation?

See Procedure to Experience States of Silence

   9.  What is the PMC’s long-range goal?

Like General George Washington our desire is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the face of the earth.

  10.  What is spiritual defense?

When enough people call on the Name of God in prayer and meditation, there will be an end to wars, terrorism and other forms of violence in the world. Herein is a hidden technology for transformation and spiritual defense, which serves to change the way of knowing, thinking and the behavior needed to eliminate the evil of war, conflict and strife. 

  11.  What is the PMC?

Edward Winchester, while working as a staff member in the Office of he Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), founded the PMC - Pentagon Meditation Club.  The Club received its official charter from the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. in 1976.  The PMC continued to function until the late 1990's.  It is now a civilian based activity operating from outside the Pentagon facility. The organization continued to function for at least twenty years as a non-denominational private association of Department of Defense employees and military personnel. The group grew gradually until the number of meditators grew to over one percent of the entire Pentagon population of 17,000 employees.  They came individually for private meditations, whether for relaxation, de-stressing, or to pray for situations in the world whenever their work schedules permitted. However, a core group of about a dozen individuals gathered together faithfully on Fridays using the centering prayer/meditation format of the Peace Shield Meditation in the Pentagon Mediation Room. 

  12.  How Can I Be on the PMC Team?

Send us a short note saying “I’m in!” 

  13.  What Can I do to help heal a world in crisis?

Real healing for the world can only come when we transform (heal) ourselves first.  In our busy world in the work place and home, one rarely has time to pray or experience the value of silence through prayer/meditation  (rest). Together we can make a difference moving the world from war to peace.

  14.  What is peace shield meditation and where did it come from?

See Source of the Peace Shield: Psalm 5, v 11-12. 

  15.   What is the “New Paradigm” for Problem Solving?

It seems evident that across the board educators and reformers have traditionally viewed consciousness raising as a function of getting or giving more information, as opposed to having more of the “Light of Life”, or to use religious terminology, more of the gifts of “Holy Spirit.”   With consciousness as a focus for developing problems solving skills, rather than the brain or the mind, a whole new and exciting model (New Paradigm) for dealing with the problems of evil, war, and terrorism in the world can be advanced.

 16.  What Is the Halo Effect?

Have you ever noticed that pictures and paintings of Jesus, Mary, and the saints have a golden Light that surrounds their body and is around their head which is called a halo?  This Light, which I call the "halo effect," emanates from the Source of Light, which we call God. Historical evidence shows that saints had to undergo transformation in their own personal life to receive the essence this Light more fully. This effect is also referred to as an energy field by scientists.  Hence, the more Light or spiritual energy one has the more God centered their lives are.

Scientific evidence tends to confirm the existence of the halo effect. Computer processing of images and light emission from gas discharges around a finger, initiated by strong electromagnetic field impulse. As subjects meditate consistently, this energy field (God's Light) can be observed with the aid of specialized equipment.  The energy field is enhanced by meditation and mental training. The Kirlian patterns show a form of “explosive activation,” which is stable, reproducible,  and correlated with changes in consciousness. Brain mechanisms  involve computerized versions of the Kirlian effect and include a complex bioelectrography approach based both on different brain mapping methods, and positron emission tomography scan. (See Technology for Transformation)

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