Meditation, as any Meditite knows, is an excellent way to clear one's head in order to contemplate the mysteries of the universe, the meaning of life, or other existential questions of that nature. It is also, as any Medicham knows, an excellent way to hone the power of one's body, which is reflected primarily in more powerful physical attacks.
Many have surmised, based on the reluctance with which they go to battle and the beliefs of the historical religious groups they most resemble, that Meditite abhor violence even in self-defense. This is somewhat plausible when viewing Meditite alone, who will not defend themselves from predators and are often disobedient if captured, yet will fight as savagely as a Primeape when confronted with a pokemon trainer.
Yet when they evolve into Medicham, they are no less willing to fight than any other pokemon. And yet despite their great power, no bodies are found near their lairs in the wild, nor does the immensely long history of the sport of pokemon battle offer any records of any Medicham killing or maiming an opponent, a fact few species can claim.
It appears that Meditite get around their nonviolent teachings by learning to fight with such perfect control that there is no risk to their opponent of anything more than momentary unconsciousness, and only then evolving into a more combative form. Yet there is some evidence to suggest that even this goes too far for most, for Meditite society often shuns the very Medicham who guard their monasteries from assailants; perhaps the true pacifists among the Meditite simply never let themselves evolve.