dhyana

1 9.9

A deep state of calm, focused meditation in Hinduism, Buddhism, and yoga

noun
/ˈdʒiːɑːnə/

: dhyana

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

149 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

1 9.9

meditation

149 4.4

mindfulness

17 4.2

relaxation

53 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.