tĩnh toạ

Một nhà sư tĩnh toạ trong chùa.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To sit in stillness and meditation: The primary meaning of "tĩnh toạ" is the act of sitting quietly and motionlessly, typically in a meditative or contemplative state to calm the mind and focus inward.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Sáng nào ông ấy cũng tĩnh toạ nửa giờ. (Every morning, he sits in stillness and meditation for half an hour.)
  • Tĩnh toạ giúp tâm trí tôi bình an. (Sitting in stillness and meditation helps my mind become peaceful.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often associated with spiritual, philosophical, or mindfulness practices. It implies a deliberate, formal practice of seated meditation rather than simply sitting quietly.

Variants and Related Words

• Thiền (v/n): to meditate / meditation. While "thiền" is a broader term for meditation, "tĩnh toạ" specifically emphasizes the physical act of sitting in stillness as part of the practice.
  • Cô ấy thích thiền vào buổi sáng. (She likes to meditate in the morning.)

Synonyms

• To meditate (while seated): to engage in mental exercise for relaxation or spiritual purpose.
• To sit in contemplation: to sit quietly in deep thought.

Related Concepts

• Chánh niệm (n): mindfulness. This is a related concept often cultivated through practices like "tĩnh toạ".
• Định tâm (v): to focus/concentrate the mind. This is a common goal of "tĩnh toạ".