[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Religion and philosophy](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion) › [Studies in the Origins of Buddhism](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957) › c19.17 # Studies in the Origins of Buddhism c19.17 Studies in the Origins of Buddhism c19.17 - **Language:** English ### [c19.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19.17) The Upaniṣads mention meditation and contemplation as means to knowledge.¹² These Yogic practices come to occupy a central place in the way followed and taught by Buddha. The Awakening which dispels Ignorance arises from the practice of Dhyāna.¹³ - [Previous: c19.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19.16) - [Next: c19.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19.18) - [Up: c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19.17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.religion.pande-1957.c19.17) · Pramāṇa