Buddhist meditation
Dharma contemplation practice
Buddhist meditation encompasses contemplative practices aimed at cultivating awareness, concentration, and insight into the nature of mind and reality.
The two major categories are samatha (calming the mind through focused attention) and vipassana (developing insight through observing mental and physical phenomena).
She began practicing Buddhist meditation after a retreat in Thailand.
Various traditions emphasize different techniques—Zen centers on zazen (seated meditation), while Tibetan Buddhism incorporates visualization and mantra.
- zazenZen seated meditation
- silenceTotal lack of sound
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- present momentCurrent point in time
- breath awarenessConscious attention to respiration
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Thing diverting one's attention
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Plea to God for others
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