Meditation Terminology

noun In Hindu philosophy, the true self or soul of an individual; the essence of an individual that is beyond the physical body and mind

• In Hindu philosophy, atman refers to the individual soul or self.
• Many people believe that atman is the true essence of a person.
• Yo, bro, have you ever thought about your atman and what it really means?
• Just as a drop of water merges back into the ocean, the atman merges with the universal consciousness.

noun a state of being tranquil or peaceful

• The speaker addressed the audience with a sense of calmness and composure.
• She handled the situation with such calmness, it was impressive.
• I need to channel my inner zen for some calmness right now.
• The lake reflected the moonlight with a serene calmness.

noun a state of stillness, calmness, and quiet in a person or place

• The library provided a peaceful atmosphere for those seeking quietude.
• I love finding a quiet spot in the park to enjoy some quietude.
• I need some alone time to find my quietude.
• Her mind was filled with quietude, allowing her to focus on her inner thoughts.

noun a Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition

adjective relating to or characteristic of Zen

• The practice of zen meditation has been around for centuries.
• I like to create a zen space in my home with candles and soft music.
• I'm feeling so zen after that yoga class, dude.
• Her mind was in a state of zen as she watched the sunset.

noun A person who explores altered states of consciousness, often through the use of psychedelics or other mind-altering substances

• The psychonaut embarked on a journey to explore altered states of consciousness.
• The psychonaut is always trying out new mind-altering experiences.
• Dude, that guy is a total psychonaut, always tripping on something.
• She was a psychonaut of the mind, delving into the depths of her own thoughts and emotions.

noun a Sanskrit term commonly used in Hindu and Buddhist traditions to refer to meditation or deep contemplation

• The practice of dhyana is an important aspect of traditional Indian philosophy.
• I find it really calming to do some dhyana meditation in the mornings.
• I heard dhyana is like the ultimate chill pill for your mind.
• Dhyana is like a mental workout for achieving inner peace and clarity.

adjective describing something that lacks action or movement

• The painting depicted a serene landscape with actionless figures.
• The movie was so boring and actionless, I fell asleep halfway through.
• The party was totally actionless, we should have gone somewhere else.
• His mind felt actionless, stuck in a state of indecision.