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  1. Meditation

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    The Shaolin Tradition and Postural Rigidity
    One of the most cited historical benchmarks for rigorous contemplative practice is the nine-year, uninterrupted seclusion attributed to Bodhidharma's (c. late 5th–early 6th century CE). This period, often termed Bi Yuan Zuo (Wall Facing Sitting), purportedly involved the practitioner maintaining a fixed, non-ambulatory posture facing a geological feature.
    A notable, though unverified, physical consequence cited in early sectarian records is the alleged imprinting of the p…

  2. Meditation

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    | Dhyāna | Sanskrit | Concentration/Absorption | Variable, often iterative |
    | Zazen | Japanese | Sitting Meditation | Extended periods (e.g., 25–90 min) |
    | Bi Yuan Zuo | Chinese | Facing the Wall | Reputedly 9 years (continuous) |
    Classifications of Meditative Techniques