Sinhala
Bhawana
/BHAA-wuh-naa/
Bhawana transcends mere thought; it is the deliberate and active cultivation of one's inner landscape, a profound process of mental alchemy. It involves sustained meditation and contemplation to sculpt the mind, fostering positive mental states like metta (loving-kindness), karuna (compassion), mudita (sympathetic joy), and upekkha (equanimity). This practice is central to transforming consciousness, leading an individual towards inner peace, wisdom, and liberation from suffering, recognizing the mind's malleable nature.
Lit. Mental cultivation, contemplation, thought
Used in Buddhist and Hindu contexts to describe the practice of mental cultivation, meditation, and the development of positive mental states.