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Dhyana

Dhyana is one of the eight methods of Yoga according to Yoga-sutra[?]. Dhyana means meditation in Sanskrit.

The other seven methods are Yama, Niyama[?], Asana[?], Pranayama[?], Pratyahara[?], Dharana[?], Samadhi

See also: Zen

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