stupaan
Stupaan is a term used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding to denote a meditative state reached through a ritual sequence associated with the fictional Stupan tradition. In this usage, stupaan describes both the altered state of consciousness and the disciplined practice that induces it, distinct from ordinary meditation by its ritual structure and symbolic gestures. Note: stupaan is a fictional construct and there is no real-world tradition by this name.
Etymology: The word is imagined to derive from a fictional Stupan language spoken on the Stupan Archipelago.
Practice: A standard stupaan session combines controlled breathing, a sequence of hand and finger gestures forming
Purpose and usage: Stupaan is described as fostering deep focus, emotional regulation, and clarity of judgment.
Cultural context: In fictional depictions, stupaan is embedded in ritual contexts such as rites of passage
Variants: Short stupaan lasts a few minutes; deep stupaan extends to an hour or more and may
Reception and appearances: The concept appears in worldbuilding guides and speculative fiction that explore mindfulness traditions
See also: Meditation, Samadhi, Zen, Mindfulness.
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