Vipassana (Pali for Skt. vipaśyanā) 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.
Tibetan: ལྷག་མཐོང་། lhag-mthong
Sanskrit: vipaśyanā
Pali: vipassanā
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