bhāvanā (doctrinal concept)
- Scope note
- Buddhist doctrinal concept associated with meditation. There are two types: mind-development (citta-bhāvanā), which is calm meditation leading to tranquility, and insight-development (vipassana-bhāvanā), which is meditation leading to increased spiritual insight.
- Date of creation: 01-Dec-2025
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025