Omphaloskepsis
Omphaloskepsis is the contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation. It is well known in the usually jocularphrase directed towards New Agepursuits: "contemplating one's navel" or "navel-gazers". Usually accompanied by a deep resonant "Ohmmmmmm"
From the Greek: omphalos(navel) + skepsis
Related links
- Omphalology
- Lotus Eaters
- Qigong
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