In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, what is a comprehensive form of meditation that goes all the way to nirvana?

A. insight meditation
B. trance meditation
C. chant meditation
D. lay-oriented meditation


B. trance meditation
In the context of meditation followed in the Theravada tradition, trance meditation is a comprehensive form of meditation that goes all the way to nirvana.

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