Meditation : Glossary
Aura
Electromagneic energy field around the human body.
Chakra
Energy centre within the human body.
Chi
In Eastern tradition, the vital life of force energy.
Cosmic consciousness
Condition of being at one with god.
Icon
Religous picture used for devotional purposes.
Koan
An insoluble mental puzzle, used in Zen meditation.
Mandala
Religous picture incorporating geometrical designs, symobolising wholeness.
Mantra
Repeated word or phrase that brings about an altered state of consciousness.
Meditation
Art of centring the mind in order to connect with the inner self.
Mindfulness
Meditation technique of focusing wholly on the present moment.
Nirvana
In Buddhist tradition, state of enlightend bliss.
Pathworking
Guided visualisation on images arising from the unconscious.
Satori
State of experience of enlightenment.
Third eye
Energy centre in the brow connected with inner vision.
Visualisation
Art of creating images in the inner vision.
Yang
In Chinese thought, a principle seen as masculine, light, warm and active.
Yin
In Chinese thought, a principle seen as feminine, dark, cold and passive.
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