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止观
zhǐ​guān

Samatha-Vipassana

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止观 止觀 zhǐ​guān
Samatha-Vipassana
The two core aspects of Buddhist meditation: maintaining a calm, focused mind to stop distracting thoughts, and practicing insight to observe the true nature of reality. Cultivating both together is said to lead to wisdom and enlightenment.

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  • 止 zhǐ
  • 观 guān
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