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waveAlambanawave

Definition: Support or basis; the object on which the mind is anchored during meditation.

Insights: Alambana is the mental or physical support used as a focus in meditation, such as a mantra, the breath, or an image. Choosing and using the right alambana is key for deepening concentration and quieting the mind.

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yathābhimatadhyānādvā

Importance: 8/10

Or, by meditating on any object that one finds uplifting.

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