| Term | vipassana |
|---|---|
| Tibetan | |
| Sanskrit | vipashyana |
| Pali | |
| Definition | Vipassana (Pali for vipashyana) is a state of mind that cognizes clearly, distinctly and directly the true nature of the breath, thoughts, and all other affecting variables -- namely their being nonstatic (impermanent), suffering, and, in relation to them, the lack of an impossible soul. Also, the Theravada practices leading to this state of mind. See also: exceptionally perceptive state of mind. |
| Translation | minh sát tuệ; thiền minh sát |
|---|---|
| Definition |
| Arabic | فيباسانا |
|---|---|
| German | Vipassana |
| French | vipassana |
| Russian | випассана |
| Vietnamese | minh sát tuệ; thiền minh sát |