Meditation

Practice

A central practice across Buddhist traditions, used to cultivate concentration, insight and awareness.

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Associated with: Buddhism

About

Meditation techniques and their emphasis differ significantly between Buddhist schools and lineages — for example, approaches associated with Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions are not identical. This page presents only a general introduction; specific techniques and their associated lineages will be added individually as verified content becomes available.

Where practiced

Practiced in monastic and lay settings across Buddhist traditions in Nepal and elsewhere.