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Types of Buddhist Meditation: A Simple Map

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In short: Buddhist meditation has two sides, calm (samatha) and insight (vipassanā), and many ways in. Pick one that fits today.

BreathĀnāpānasati
Body scan10 min
WalkingHow
NotingHow
Loving-kindnessScript
CompassionScript
BuddhoOne word
ImpermanenceReflect

Calm and insight · Try 3 minutes now

Put it into practice

Breathe1 minMorning3 minEvening3 min

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Questions people ask

What are the main types of Buddhist meditation?

Calm (samatha) and insight (vipassanā), practiced through breath, body, walking, noting, the four divine abodes (love, compassion, joy, equanimity) and recollections.

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