10 Questions
What is the etymological meaning of Dhyana in Sanskrit?
Contemplation, reflection and profound, abstract meditation.
In the text of the Vedas, what is Dhi associated with?
Dhi is associated with goddess Saraswati with powers of knowledge, wisdom, and poetic eloquence.
What is the common translation of Dhyana?
Meditation
Where did the various concepts of Dhyana and its practice originate?
The Sramanic movement of ancient India
In Hinduism, what is Dhyana a part of?
A self-directed awareness and unifying Yoga process
What is the aim of dhyana in Buddhism?
To withdraw the mind from automatic responses to sense-impressions, 'burn up' the defilements, and lead to a state of perfect equanimity and awareness.
What is anapanasati in the Buddhist tradition, and how does it relate to dhyana?
Anapanasati is mindfulness of breathing, which is transmitted as a means to develop dhyana.
What are the six paramitas in Buddhism, and what do they comprise?
The six paramitas are generosity, discipline, patience, diligence, meditative concentration, and wisdom. They comprise the training of a bodhisattva, corresponding to the accumulation of merit and wisdom.
How does the paramita of generosity relate to the paramita of discipline?
Generosity leads to the development of transcendent discipline, where one refrains from getting tied up in the act of giving and avoids developing heroism from giving too much away.
According to the excerpt, what does meditation mean in the context of the paramita of meditation?
Meditation means having the awareness of meditation with you everywhere, not just sitting on a cushion. It involves sewing a gomden onto your clothing to always have an awareness of meditation.
Explore the etymology, meaning, and implication of Dhyana in Chan Buddhism, delving into its roots in the Vedas and association with goddess Saraswati. Understand the philosophical basis and the legacy of meditation practice in Chan Buddhism.
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