Esp. in Theravada Buddhism: a form of meditation practised with the intention of achieving direct personal insight into the truth of Buddhist…

In Zen Buddhism: the practice of sitting meditation.

A form of meditation practised with the intention of achieving mental tranquillity; the state of tranquillity achieved by this. Contrasted with vip…

(originally in Zen Buddhism) meditation practised while seated, typically on the floor in a cross-legged position with the back straight; (also) an…

A period of time spent meditating while seated, typically on the floor in a cross-legged position with the back straight. Also: an event in which…

In Zen Buddhism: an extended period (typically several days) of intensive meditation and practice; (now spec.) a meditation retreat.

Chiefly in Zen Buddhism: the practice of walking meditation, esp. between periods of zazen or sitting meditation; (also) an instance of this. Cf. wal…

(originally) any period of contemplation or reflection engaged in while walking; (later, chiefly in Zen Buddhism) meditation practised while…