Nidra

Regardless of what TM teachers say, what is "transcendental" and what is the correct counterpart of "meditation" in Indian (both Hindu and Buddhist) tradition? Some say transcendental is paramarthika, other say, nope, it's all about the changed states of mind. Some say meditation is "dhyana", other say, "samadhi", third say "vipassana". Should we apply Western terms to Indian notions at all? ------------------ Sarvesu kalesu yogayukto bhuyasta! www.nidra.cjb.net

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