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dhyana

dhyana

9.9
A deep state of calm, focused meditation in Hinduism, Buddhism, and yoga
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːɑːnə/
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  • Practicing dhyana can lead to greater mental clarity.

Examples

  • The teacher explained the benefits of dhyana for reducing stress and improving focus.

  • He entered a state of dhyana to clear his mind before making an important decision.

  • Many spiritual traditions include dhyana as a key part of their daily practice.

  • Many people find dhyana to be a peaceful experience.

  • During my retreat, I experienced a profound state of dhyana that brought me inner peace.

  • Meditating daily allows me to reach a deeper level of dhyana, enhancing my spiritual practice.

  • In Buddhism, achieving dhyana is essential for developing insight and understanding one's true nature.

Synonyms

meditation
vsdhyana
148 4.4

A quiet, focused practice of sitting to calm the mind and find inner peace

is the same deep practice but tied specifically to certain religious traditions
samadhi
vsdhyana
1 9.9

A very deep meditation when the mind becomes completely still and peaceful

is a less fully absorbed deep contemplative practice or state

How Deep

samadhi
1 9.9
dhyana
9.9
meditation
148 4.4
mindfulness
30 4.2
relaxation
54 1.6

Surface Forms

dhyana singular
dhyanas plural

Etymology

Dhyana comes from the old Sanskrit word dhyāna meaning 'meditation' or 'deep thought'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the English word zen, which comes from the same idea, so dhyana is a calm, focused state of mind.