A distinctive feature common to many contemplative practices is a focus of attention and procedure of induction toward achieving an altered state of consciousness. In recent years, practices like mindfulness have become increasingly popular, and there has been increased interest in the relationship between hypnosis and mindfulness-based practices as well as other contemplative practices including meditation, music, and spirituality. However, questions remain such as: What are the similarities and differences between hypnosis and mindfulness/other contemplative practices?; What is the role of suggestion in mindfulness-based interventions?; Do some contemplative practices have hypnotic-like aspects in their application?; What is the role of words, images, and intentions in contemplative practices?; Can hypnosis be integrated with music and spiritual practices for beneficial effects? This special issue includes eight articles that provide insights and empirical research into contemplative practices and hypnosis. Emerging perspectives and future directions for research and practice are presented.

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沉思练习和催眠：新兴观点和未来方向。

许多沉思实践的共同特点是，注意力和归纳过程着重于实现意识状态的改变。近年来，诸如正念之类的习俗变得越来越流行，并且人们对催眠和基于正念的习俗之间的关系以及包括冥想，音乐和灵性在内的其他沉思习俗之间的关系越来越感兴趣。但是，问题仍然存在，例如：催眠和正念/其他沉思行为之间有何异同？建议在基于正念的干预中起什么作用？某些沉思实践在应用​​中是否具有类似催眠作用的方面？言语，意象和意图在沉思实践中起什么作用？催眠可以与音乐和精神实践相结合以获得有益的效果吗？本期特刊包括八篇文章，提供有关沉思实践和催眠的见解和实证研究。介绍了研究和实践的新兴观点和未来方向。