Encyclopedia - Ascetical Theology: Encyclopedia - Ascetical Theology
Ascetical theology is the organized study or presentation of spiritual teachings found in Scripture and the Church Fathers that help the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dervish: Encyclopedia - Dervish
The word Dervish, especially in European languages, refers to members of Sufi Muslim ascetic religious fraternities, known for their extr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Practices In Different Religions & Cultures
Various forms of self-denial or voluntary suffering (commonly referred to as Ascetism) are practised in various ways by members of many r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asceticism: Encyclopedia - Asceticism
Asceticism denotes a life which is characterized by refraining from worldly pleasures (austerity). Those who practice ascetic lifestyles ...   » Read the article

Article - Kundalini: Danger, High Voltage - Kundalini Awakening
A Kundalini release can be triggered by meditation, yoga, prayer, bodywork, psychedelic drugs, a life crisis (such as extreme physical or...   » Read the article

Article - Sahaj Yog: Raising Kundalini With Sahaj Yog  
The word ' Yog ’ is derived from the verb yuj which means to yoke, to join, to connect. The end of life is to yoke oneself to th...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga-kundalini Upanishad: Khechari Vidya
The Khechari Vidya 1. Now, then, a description of the science called Khechari. 2. He who has duly mastered this science, is freed from ...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: History Of Buddhism
History of Buddhism The history of Buddhism is the story of one man's spiritual journey to Enlightenment, and of the teachings and ways ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh
Mortification of the flesh literally means "putting the flesh to death". The term is primarily used in religious contexts, and is practic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saiva Siddhanta: Encyclopedia - Saiva Siddhanta
Saiva Siddhanta is the oldest, most vigorous and extensively practiced Shaivaite Hindu school active today, encompassing millions of devo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abstinence: Encyclopedia - Abstinence
Abstinence is a voluntary forbearance from indulging an appetite or craving. Most frequently, the term refers to abstention from sexual i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Inedia: Encyclopedia - Inedia
A breatharian is someone who believes that food (and possibly water) are not necessary for human sustenance. Breatharians claim that the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mevlevi: Encyclopedia - Mevlevi
The Mevlevi Order or the Mevleviye are a Sufi order founded by the followers of the Persian Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi in 1273 in Konya p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lotus Position: Encyclopedia - Lotus Position
The Lotus position (Sanskrit: Padmasanam -- "lotus posture") is a cross-legged sitting posture which originated in representations and me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monk: Encyclopedia - Monk
A monk is a person who practices monasticism, adopting a strict religious and ascetic lifestyle, usually in community with others followi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvikalpa: Encyclopedia - Nirvikalpa
Nirvikalpa samādhi ( निर्विकल्प समाघि ), sometimes also spelled as ‘Nirbikalpa Samadhi’, is the highes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Digambar: Encyclopedia - Digambar
Digambar, also spelt Digambara is one of the two main sects of Jainism, the other being Svetambar. The modern Jainism is generally divide...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sariputra: Encyclopedia - Sariputra
Śāriputra (Pāli: Sāriputta; Chinese: 舍利弗 Sheli Fu) was one of two principal disciples of the Buddha. He became an Arhat renowne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apathy: Encyclopedia - Apathy
Apathy is the lack of emotion, motivation, or enthusiasm. Apathy is a psychological term for a state of indifference — where an individ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ajivika: Encyclopedia - Ajivika
Ajivika is an anti-Brahminical philosophy, which literally translates to "following an ascetic way of life". The Ajivikas were contempora...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Phronema: Encyclopedia - Phronema
Phronema is a Greek term that is used in Eastern Orthodox theology to refer to mindset or outlook; it is the Orthodox mind. [1] The attai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Four Noble Truths: Encyclopedia - Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths (Pali, "cattari ariya saccani") are taught in Buddhism as the fundamental insight or enlightenment of Sakyamuni Bud...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ascetic: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Ascetic
Ascetic: One who practices self humbling, self mortification, and self humiliation in order to gain spiritual benefit. There are thirt...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ascetic, Asceticism: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ascetic, Asceticism
Ascetic, Asceticism Originally exercise, practice, applied to monastic discipline and self-mortification, very much as was the Sanskri...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jagrata: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Jagrata
Jagrata (Sanskrit). The waking state of consciousness. When mentioned in Yoga philosophy, Jagrata-avastha is the waking condition, one...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Forms
In its simplest form, it can mean merely denying oneself certain bodily pleasures, such as by abstaining from chocolate, from meat, from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asceticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Asceticism - Etymology
The adjective "ascetic" derives from the ancient Greek term askesis (practice, training or exercise). Originally associated with any form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Examples Of Mortification Of The Flesh In Christian History
The early Christians fulfilled the desire of imitating Christ in his passion and death in an "ultimate" way through martyrdom and through...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Etymology And Christian Roots
The term “mortification of the flesh” comes from Saint Paul in this quote: “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - Modern Christian Theology
Mortification of the flesh - Recent Church documents. Recent theology affirms the practice of mortification. The catechism of the Catho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hermit: Encyclopedia Ii - Hermit - Hermits In Religion
From a religious point of view, the solitary life is a form of asceticism, wherein the hermit renounces wordly concerns and pleasures in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mortification Of The Flesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Mortification Of The Flesh - The Teaching Of Pope John Paul Ii: The Salvific Meaning Of Suffering
John Paul II wrote an entire Apostolic Letter on the topic of suffering, specifically the salvific meaning of suffering: Salvifici Dolori...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aghori: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Aghori
Aghori: (Sanskrit) "Nonterrifying." An order of Saiva ascetics thought to be derived from the Kapalika order (ca 14th centur...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Kapalika: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Kapalika
Kapalika: (Sanskrit) An ascetic sect which developed out of the Pashupatas around 500 ce and largely vanished around 1400. They earned...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aghori: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Aghori
Aghori: (Sanskrit) "Nonterrifying." An order of Saiva ascetics thought to be derived from the Kapalika order (ca 14th century)...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sramana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sramana
Sramana (Sanskrit) [from the verbal root sram to exert]   Making effort or exertion; toiling, laboring; one who performs acts of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Talapoin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Talapoin
Talapoin (East Indian) A Buddhist monk of Ceylon, Siam, or Burma. The laws laid down for the Talapoins are very strict, particularly i...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thapas: Sai Baba Dictionary On Thapas
Thapas: Thapas: Ascetic practices (BV-23), process of purifying the inner equipments of man in the crucible of single-pointed speec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dousing: Encyclopedia Ii - Dousing - National Traditions
Dousing - Japan. Some Japanese ascetic practices, as with Shinto misogi practices, include dousing. This is seen, for example, with so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dervish: Encyclopedia Ii - Dervish - Religious Practice
Many of the dervishes are mendicant ascetics who have taken the vow of poverty. Though some of them are beggars by choice, others work in...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gymnosophists: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gymnosophists
Gymnosophists (from Greek gymnosophistai naked wise men)   Name given by the Greeks to the ascetics met by Alexander in India, as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gyloon, Gylung: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Gyloon, Gylung
Gymnosophists (from Greek gymnosophistai naked wise men)   Name given by the Greeks to the ascetics met by Alexander in India, as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pentecostal Mission: Encyclopedia Ii - Pentecostal Mission - Distinguishing Features
Several distinguishing features are to be noted. Fulltime CPM workers were expected to practice an ascetic life-style including celibacy...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Therapeutae: Encyclopedia Ii - Therapeutae - Forerunners Of Early Christian Monastic Orders
They lived chastely with utter simplicity; they "first of all laid down temperance as a sort of foundation for the soul to rest upon, pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nazirite: Encyclopedia Ii - Nazirite - Nazarites And The New Testament
The practice of a Nazarite vow is part of the obscurity of the Greek term "Nazarene" that appears in the New Testament; the sacrifice of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Cassian: Encyclopedia Ii - John Cassian - Writings
John Cassian wrote two major spiritual works, the Institutes and the Conferences. In these, he codified and transmitted the wisdom of the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sannyasin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sannyasin
Sannyasin (Sanskrit) [from sam together with + ni-as to reject, resign worldly life]   One who abandons or sets aside worldly aff...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Yoga
A Theosophical definition of Yoga :   Yoga (Sanskrit) Literally "union," "conjunction," etc. In India it is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhist Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhist Monasticism - History And Development
The order of Buddhist monks and nuns was founded by Gautama Buddha during his lifetime of over 2500 years ago. The Buddhist monastic life...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fast Fasting: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Fast Fasting
Fast, Fasting Abstinence from food for a length of time. A common ascetic practice, it is also a widespread mode of purification with ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Fast Fasting: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Fast Fasting
Fast, Fasting Abstinence from food for a length of time. A common ascetic practice, it is also a widespread mode of purification with ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manduka Yoga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Manduka Yoga
Manduka Yoga (Sanskrit) [from manduka frog]   A "particular kind of abstract meditation in which an ascetic sits motionless ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fumihiro Joyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Fumihiro Joyu - Biography
Fumihiro Joyu, originally from the Fukuoka Prefecture on Kyushu island, graduated from Waseda University, one of Japan's most prestigious...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gautama: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gautama
Gautama The family name of the Buddha.   There is no certainty about the century in which the historical Gautama lived. Buddhist...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gautama: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gautama
Gautama The family name of the Buddha.   There is no certainty about the century in which the historical Gautama lived. Buddhist...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Natha: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Natha
Natha: (Sanskrit) "Master, lord; adept."   Names an ancient Himalayan tradition of Saiva-yoga mysticism, whose first h...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sakti-kriya: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Sakti-kriya
Sakti-kriya (Sanskrit) [from sakti power + kriya action]   An inner power or force recognized and taught from immemorial time in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sexual Abstinence: Encyclopedia Ii - Sexual Abstinence - Abstinence
Lifelong (or at least long-term) abstinence, often associated with religious ascetism, is distinguished from chastity before marriage. Ab...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dhutanga: Pali Buddhist Buddhism Dictionary On Dhutanga
dhutanga (dhutaanga): Voluntary ascetic practices that monks and other meditators may undertake from time to time or as a long-term co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint James The Just: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint James The Just - Name
James was called "the Just" because of his ascetic practices, which involved taking Nazarite vows. The name also helps distinguish him fr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Asana: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Asana
A Theosophical definition of Asana :   Asana according to Theosophy (Sanskrit) "A word derived from the verbal root as, si...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Siddha Siddhanta: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Siddha Siddhanta
Siddha Siddhanta: (Sanskrit) Siddha Siddhanta, also called Gorakhnatha Saivism, is generally considered to have come in the lineage of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Indo-tibetan Buddhism
Conze distinguishes three periods in the Buddhist use of mantra. Initially, like their fellow Indians, Buddhists used mantra as protectiv...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yogi, Yogin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yogi, Yogin
Yogi yogin (Sanskrit) Feminine yogini. A devotee who practices a full yoga system; the yogi state is that which, "when reached, m...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zipporah, Tsipporah: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Zipporah, Tsipporah
Zipporah tsipporah (Hebrew) A circling, revolving, hence song or singing as a circling of sound; in the Bible, one of the seven daught...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nazar: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Nazar
Nazar [from Hebrew nazar to consecrate, devote, set apart] Also nazir, nezer.   A Nazarite, or one consecrated; the specific nam...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yoga: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Yoga
Yoga (Sanskrit) Union; one of the six Darsanas or schools of philosophy of India, founded by Patanjali, but said to have existed as a ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Cathari: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Cathari
CATHARI In 12th Century France, the Cathars were also known as the Albigensians, elsewhere sometimes equated only slightly less accura...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shamanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shamanism - Etymology
The word "shaman" probably originated among the Siberian Tungus (Evenks) and literally means "he (or she) who knows"; the belief that the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hovot Ha-levavot: Encyclopedia Ii - Hovot Ha-levavot - Repentance
The practical tendency of the book is particularly shown in the seventh section, Shaar ha-Teshuvah, the Gate of Repentance. The majority ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvikalpa: Encyclopedia Ii - Nirvikalpa - The Realization
Attaining the state of “Nirvikalpa Samadhi” by the body and mind is believed to be culmination of all spiritual practices, particular...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asceticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Asceticism - Religious Vs Secular Motivation
Observation of ascetic lifestyles have appeared in both religious and secular settings. For example, ancient Hebrew sects fasted in order...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Apathy - Apathy In Common And Religious Terms
Contrary to common belief, clinical diagnosis of "apathy" does not indicate laziness — but in common use the correlation is rather dire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Apathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Apathy - Apathy In Common And Religious Terms
Contrary to common belief, clinical diagnosis of "apathy" does not indicate laziness — but in common use the correlation is rather dire...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vyasa: Encyclopedia Ii - Vyasa - Vyasa In Buddhism
Vyasa appears as Kanha-dipayana(the Pali verion of his name) in two Jataka tales: the Kanha-dipayana Jataka and Ghata Jataka.Whilst the f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini Yoga: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini Yoga - Underlying Philosophy
Sovatsky (1998) describes 'kundalini yoga' as an energetically guided yoga. This means that the discipline is informed by the Hindu under...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini Yoga: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini Yoga - Kundalini Yoga Practice
The practice of kundalini yoga consists of a number bodily postures, expressive movements and utterances, characterological cultivations,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramadan Religious Observances: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramadan Religious Observances - Other Practices
Ramadan religious observances - Tarawih. Main article: tarawih During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty rakah, ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramadan Religious Observances: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramadan Religious Observances - Other Practices
Ramadan religious observances - Tarawih. During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty rakah, called tarawih, are prayed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ramadan Religious Observances: Encyclopedia Ii - Ramadan Religious Observances - Other Practices
Ramadan religious observances - Tarawih. Main article: Tarawih During this month, extra optional prayers of eight to twenty rakah, ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edicts Of Ashoka: Encyclopedia Ii - Edicts Of Ashoka - Moral Precepts
The Dharma preached by Ashoka is explained mainly in term of moral precepts, based on the doing of good deeds, respect for others, genero...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Monasticism: Encyclopedia Ii - Monasticism - Islamic Monasticism
Although Islam denounces monasticism and celibacy, today one may encounter some Muslim traditions with innovative practices that have abs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Protestant Ethic And The Spirit Of Capitalism: Encyclopedia Ii - The Protestant Ethic And The Spirit Of Capitalism - Table Of Contents
Part 1. The Problem I. Religious Affiliation and Social Stratification Occupation; Religious Regulation; Work Ethic; Economic Ration...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sadhu: Encyclopedia Ii - Sadhu - Becoming A Sadhu
Becoming a sadhu is a path followed by few. It is supposed to be the fourth phase of a Hindu’s life, after studies, being a father and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Orthodox View Of Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Orthodox View Of Sin - Overview
The Fathers of the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church are not legalistic in their views of sin. Sin does not exist as an abstract and must...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stoicism: Encyclopedia Ii - Stoicism - Stoic Ethics And Virtues
The ancient Stoics are often misunderstood because the terms they used meant different things in the past than they do today. The word st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stoicism: Encyclopedia Ii - Stoicism - Stoic Ethics And Virtues
The ancient Stoics are often misunderstood because the terms they used meant different things in the past than they do today. The word st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Narayana Guru: Encyclopedia Ii - Narayana Guru - Transformation As Master, Yogi And Seeker Of Truth
At the age of 21 young Nānu was sent for further education under an eminent scholar Kummampilli Rāman Pillai Āśān of Karunagapalli. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ananta Das Babaji: Encyclopedia Ii - Ananta Das Babaji - Biography
Sri Ananta Dasji was born in the district of Jharikhanda in 1927. During the earlier years of his life he held the occupation of a teache...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Narayana Guru: Encyclopedia Ii - Narayana Guru - Transformation As Master Yogi And Seeker Of Truth
At the age of 21 young Nānu was sent for further education under an eminent scholar Kummampilli Rāman Pillai Āśān of Karunagapalli. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism In Bangladesh: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism In Bangladesh - Deities And Other Religious Aspects
The Goddess (Devi) – usually venerated as Durga or Kali – is widely revered, often alongside her consort Shiva. The worship of Shiva ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nun: Encyclopedia Ii - Nun - Eastern Orthodox Christian
In the Eastern Orthodox Church there is no distinction between a monastery for men and a monastery for women. In the Greek language both ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Priscillian: Encyclopedia Ii - Priscillian - Priscillian's Career
The principal and almost contemporary source for the career of Priscillian is the Gallic chronicler Sulpicius Severus, who characterized ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tatian: Encyclopedia Ii - Tatian - Life
Concerning the date and place of his birth, little is known beyond what he tells about himself in his Oratio ad Graecos, chap. xlii (Ante...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hesychasm: Encyclopedia Ii - Hesychasm - Hesychastic Practice
Hesychastic practice bears some superficial resemblance to mystical prayer or meditation in Eastern religions (Buddhism, Hinduism and Suf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saiva Siddhanta: Encyclopedia Ii - Saiva Siddhanta - The Spread Of Saiva Siddhanta
In Central India, Saiva Siddhanta of the Sanskrit tradition was first institutionalized by Guhavasi Siddha (ca 675). The third successor ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Francis Of Assisi: Encyclopedia Ii - Francis Of Assisi - The Beginning Of The Brotherhood
At the end of this period (according to Jordanus, in 1209), a sermon which he heard on the Gospel of Matthew 10:9, where Christ tells his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sadhu: Encyclopedia Ii - Sadhu - Sadhus In Indian Society
Sadhus are often sanyasi, or renunciates, who have left behind all material and sexual attachments and live in caves, forests and temples...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shoko Asahara: Encyclopedia Ii - Shoko Asahara - Aum Shinrikyo: The Doctrine
The doctrine of Aum Shinrikyo is based on original Buddhist sutras (scriptures), known as the Pali Canon. Besides the Pali Canon, Aum Shi...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Vi - A
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VI - A . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article