Mental cultivation (meditation) in Buddhism
Kedar Nath Dwivedi
Psychiatric Bulletin August 1, 1994 DOI: 10.1192/pb.18.8.503 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Buddhism Meditation |
| Citations | 4 |
| Key points | The text describes Buddhism as originating in India in the 6th century BC and characterizes it as a way of life rather than a faith, centered on three practices: virtuous and moral conduct (Sila), concentration of the mind (Samadhi), and insight or wisdom (Panna). |
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).