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Two Primary Methods of Meditation: Vipassanā and Samatha

A tranquil landscape with a traditional pavilion and lotus pond illustrating the meditation methods of Vipassanā and Samatha.
The practice of meditation encompasses two primary methods. The first is as Vipassanā (Doctrine Contemplation), aimed at contemplating and discerning Dharma principles and fundamental truths of existence. The second involves employing Attention as a technical means to calm and anchor the mind, referred to as Samatha (Meditative Technique). Since Contemplation was thoroughly discussed in the previous question (Question 13), this section will focus exclusively on Attention.

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