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‘‘ Efforts in Liberation ‘‘
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* Pali: Bhavana literally means development or cultivating or producing. When
used on its own, bhavana signifies contemplation and ‘spiritual cultivation’
generally. Bhavana derives from the word Bhava meaning becoming or the
subjective process of arousing mental states. It is a personal, intentional effort
over time with respect to the development of mind faculty.
The word bhavana normally appears in conjunction with another word forming
a compound phrase such as citta-bhavana (the development or cultivation of the
heart/mind) or metta-bhavana (the development/cultivation of lovingkindness).
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