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Flashcards in Meditation Deck (5)
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1
Q

How do Buddhists meditate

A
  • Chant
  • Reflect on their actions
  • Think
  • Hold malas / Kasinas to help them focus
  • Do Mudras to connect
2
Q

What is the purpose of meditation

A

To see life clearly and free oneself from ignroacne and cravving and to self develop

3
Q

What is samatha meditation

A

‘the cleaning of a cluttered cupboard’

Clear mind out of unwanted stuff and see what you are loooking for

4
Q

What can Samatah medtiation do?

A

To focus the mind and train the mind not to be distracted

5
Q

What is Vipassana meditation

A

‘Insight’
having the ability to see things clearly sometimes in a flash
Having insight into human life and reflecting on the teachings and being taught by a master