Mental cultivation (meditation) in Buddhism
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- 1 August 1994
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in Psychiatric Bulletin
- Vol. 18 (8) , 503-504
- https://doi.org/10.1192/pb.18.8.503
Abstract
Buddhism started in India in the 6th century BC. It is not a faith, but a way of life that includes maintaining virtuous and moral conduct (Sila), improving the concentration of the mind (Samadhi) and developing insight or wisdom (Panna).Keywords
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