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dhya^na which having the general meaning of meditation or calm abiding (靜,慮,定), can also have other specific connotations, depending on the context. For instance, in the Yuanjue jing, dhya^na meditation is clearly distinguished from the standard definitions of /samatha and vipa/syana^, being a third type of meditation which both combines and transcends the other two. So, Buddhists do not pray to him or his image for favors. Instead, they meditate on how they can attain peace, love, and compassion within themselves. Buddhists feel that they can attain Nirvana, a spiritual peace. Once they have attained Nirvana and have realized that life is not about cravings, material things, or lust, Buddhists will then be able to use their time to improve the world.
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