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Defining Advanced Meditation A Conceptual Foundation for a Comprehensive Contemplative Science beyond Mindfulness Meditation, Basic Meditation, and Other Non-Meditative Consciousness-Altering Practices

PsyArXiv June 20, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/cgurt_v1 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Topics Meditation
Key points Argues that a clear conceptual definition of 'advanced meditation' is necessary to advance contemplative science beyond the current focus on mindfulness and basic meditation practices.

Abstract

Defining Advanced Meditation A Conceptual Foundation for a Comprehensive Contemplative Science beyond Mindfulness Meditation, Basic Meditation, and Other Non-Meditative Consciousness-Altering Practices