Regardless of the type of meditation, one of the two approaches is used: opening up of attention (allowing all in the environment to enter your consciousness)or focusing of attention on one specific object.

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These two approaches describe the broad categories of meditation techniques: open monitoring meditation, which involves opening up attention to all aspects of the environment without attachment, and focused attention meditation, where the practitioner focuses on a single object, thought, or mantra.

Regardless of the Type of Meditation, One of the Two