meditation hall

Silent practice space

A meditation hall is a room or building dedicated to the practice of meditation, typically found in Buddhist temples, retreat centers, yoga studios, and monasteries.

The space is usually spare and quiet, designed to minimize distraction: The meditation hall held fifty cushions arranged in rows facing the teacher.

Also called a zendo in Zen Buddhist contexts.

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