Encyclopedia - Karma: Encyclopedia - Karma
Karma or "Karm"(Sanskrit: कर्म from the root kri, "to do", meaning deed) or Kamma (Pali: meaning action, effect, destiny) is a te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma - Karma In The Dharma-based Religions
Karma - Hinduism. Main article: Karma in Hinduism Karma in Hinduism differs from karma in Buddhism and Jainism, and involves the role...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma - Analogs Of Karma - God The Judge
If we accept that the basic ethical purpose of Karma is to behave responsibly, and that the tenet of Karma may be simply stated 'if you d...   » Read the article

Article - Dharma
Dharma (Sanskrit, roughly law or way) is the way of the higher Truths. Dharma forms the basis for philosophies, beliefs and practices ori...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism: Karma And Reincarnation
KARMA and REINCARNATION The twin beliefs of karma and reincarnation are among Hinduism's many jewels of knowledge. Others include dha...   » Read the article

Article - Soul�s Journey After Death: Soul�s Journey After Death
The soul accompanied by the chief vital air (Mukhya Prana), the sense-organs and the mind and taking with itself Avidya, good and evil ac...   » Read the article

Article - Karma Yoga: Karma Yoga - Lesson I (of Xi )
Karma Yoga Lesson I What the West thinks of Eastern Yogi methods; History of Karma Yoga Buddhist and Jain views thereof; Their Law of Ka...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism: Who Is A Hindu
In a meeting of the Sanatana Dharma Sabha, Lokamanya Tilak said: - A Hindu is he who believes that the Vedas contain self-evident and axi...   » Read the article

Article - Aphorisms Of Kanada: Vedic Philosophy - The Aphorisms Of Kanada
The Aphorisms Of Kanada: This system is chiefly concerned with the determination of the Padarthas and yet, Kanada opens the subject wi...   » Read the article

Article - Purva Mimamsa: Hindu Philosophy - The Purva Mimamsa
Purva Mimamsa or Karma-Mimamsa is an enquiry into the earlier portion of the Vedas, an enquiry into the ritual of the Vedas or that porti...   » Read the article

Article - Dharma In Hinduism: Varna Dharma � The Dharma According To The Caste
The principle of Varnasrama Dharma is one of the basic principles of Hinduism. The Varnasrama system is peculiar to Hindus. It is a chara...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism: Nine Questions About Hinduism
Nine Questions About Hinduism Prepared for the July 4th, 1990 meeting of the youth of the Hindu Temple of greater Chicago, by Gurudeva, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia - Dharma
Dharma (Sanskrit, roughly law or way) is the way of the higher Truths. Beings that live in harmony with Dharma proceed more quickly towar...   » Read the article

Article - New Age Spirituality: New Age Vs. Vedic Tradition
A critical in-depth analysis of the differences and similarities between the New Age movement and the Vedic traditions by Henry Makow PhD...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Principles Of Buddhism
The main principles of Buddhism: The Three Jewels, The Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Five Precepts, The three marks of...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism Beliefs: The Three Jewels In Buddhism
Buddhism Beliefs: The Three Jewels in Buddhism Buddhists seek refuge in what are often referred to as the Three Jewels, Triple Gem or Tr...   » Read the article

Article - Ramayana: The Ramayana In The Hindu Scriptures
The Ramayana, the Adi-Kavya or the first epic poem, relates the story of Sri Rama, the ideal man. It is the history of the family of the ...   » Read the article

Article - Purusharthas: Dharma, Artha, Karma And Moksha - The Purusharthas
Purusharthas, Dharma, Artha, Karma and Moksha Purusha means human being and artha means object or objective. Purusharthas means objectiv...   » Read the article

Article - Life And Death: The World Is A Stage
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances...” wrote Wil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia - Religion
Religion (see etymology below) —sometimes used interchangeably with faith or belief system—is commonly defined as belief concerning t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Harmonic Convergence: Encyclopedia - Harmonic Convergence
The Harmonic Convergence was a loosely-organized new age spiritual event that occurred on 1987, August 17th, when groups of people gather...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samsara: Encyclopedia - Samsara
In Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and other related religions, samsara or saṃsāra refers to the concept of reincarnation or rebirth in In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Swami Dayananda: Encyclopedia - Swami Dayananda
Swami Dayananda Saraswati (स्‍वामी दयानन्‍द सरस्‍वती) (1824 - 1883) is an important Hindu r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Moksha: Encyclopedia - Moksha
Moksha (Sanskrit: मोक्ष, liberation) or Mukti (Sanskrit: विमुक्ति, release) refers, in general, to liberation f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia - Jainism
Jainism (pronounced in English as /ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म) , is a religion and ph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti Yoga: Encyclopedia - Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti yoga is the Hindu term for the spiritual practice of fostering of loving devotion to God, called bhakti. Traditionally there are 9...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Eastern Philosophy
The usefulness of dividing philosophy into Western philosophy and other philosophies is open to challenge, not the least for speaking dow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism And Other Religions: Encyclopedia - Hinduism And Other Religions
Hinduism is most closely related to the subsequent Dharmic faiths of Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. As such, these religions display mutu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajarshi: Encyclopedia - Rajarshi
Rajarshi or Rajarishi (from Sanskrit rajan "king" + rishi) is in Hinduism and Hindu mythology, a royal saint and rishi. Rajarshi - Order....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms: Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms
In traditional Mahayana Buddhist cosmology, the six lower realms are six of the ten spiritual realms; these six realms compose samsara. S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reincarnation: Encyclopedia - Reincarnation
Reincarnation, as a doctrine or mystical belief, holds the notion that one's 'Spirit' ('Soul' depending on interpretation), 'Higher or Tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi
Ekam-The Ultimate Oneness Vethan-The Creator Thirumal-The Maintainer Sivan-The Destroyer Vaikundar-The Incarnation The Trinity Akilattira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agama Hindu Dharma: Encyclopedia - Agama Hindu Dharma
Agama Hindu Dharma is the formal name of Hinduism in Indonesia. It is practised by 93% of the population of Bali, but also in Sumatra, Ja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chögyam Trungpa: Encyclopedia - Chögyam Trungpa
Chögyam Trungpa (1940 - April 4, 1987) was a Buddhist meditation master, scholar, teacher and artist. Born in Tibet, Chögyam Trungpa wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Surdas: Encyclopedia - Surdas
Surdas (1483 - 1573) was a Hindu poet, sant and musician of India. He is said to have been blind from birth. Surdas - Prolific compositio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia - Hinduism
Hinduism (हिन्दू धर्म; also known as Sanātana Dharma - सनातन धर्म, and Vaidika-Dharma - वैद�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theosophy: Encyclopedia - Theosophy
Theosophy is a body of ideas which holds that all religions are attempts by man to ascertain "the Divine," and as such each religion has ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tapasya: Encyclopedia - Tapasya
Tapasya is the principle and practice of physical and spiritual austerity and discipline to achieve a particular aim. A Sanskrit word, Ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmin: Encyclopedia - Brahmin
A Brahmin (pronunciation is Brahmann) is a member of the Hindu priestly caste. The word is related to, but not to be confused with, the H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - In Jainism
Dharma is natural. Jain Acharya Samantabhadra writes: "Vatthu sahavo dhammo" the dharma is the nature of an object. It is the nature of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - Meanings And Origins Of The Word Dharma
The word Dharma (Sanskrit; "धर्म" in the Devanagari script) or dhamma (Pali) is used in most or all philosophies and religions of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - Dharma In Hinduism
Within Indian philosophy "dharma" also means "property" and "dharmin" means "property-bearer". In a Sanskrit sentence like "zabdo 'nityaH...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Ii On Dharma
dharma: what is right for the self - moral piety, religion, honor, the clan, karma or work, society and the universe   (See al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharma: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharma - In Buddhism
In East Asia, the word for Dharma is 法, pronounced fǎ in Mandarin and hō in Japanese. Dharma - The teachings of the Buddha. For pra...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ethics: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Ethics
ethics: The code or system of morals of a nation, people, religion, etc. See: dharma, pancha nitya karmas, punya, purity-impurity. (...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Svadharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Svadharma
svadharma: "Personal path, pattern or obligation."   One's perfect individual pattern through life, according to one's...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chaturdharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Chaturdharma
There are four principal kinds of dharma, as follows. They are known collectively as - chaturdharma: "four religious laws." ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma-karma: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Dharma-karma
dharma-karma: dharma-karma. Act of duty, virtuous action.   (See also: dharma-karma , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Reincarnation: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Reincarnation
reincarnation: "Re-entering the flesh." Punarjanma; metempsychosis. The process wherein souls take on a physical body throug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Development Of Religion
There are several models for understanding how religions develop. Models which view religion as untrue include: The "Dogma Selection Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Etymology
The origins of the word "religion" have been debated for centuries. Some explanations for the origin of the word are: re-reading--from L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Religion And Other Approaches To Forming Beliefs About The Nature Of The Universe
Humans have many different methods which attempt to answer fundamental questions about the nature of the universe and our place in it (co...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hinduism: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Hinduism
Hinduism (Hindu Dharma): (Sanskrit) India's indigenous religious and cultural system, followed today by nearly one billion adherents, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To The Study Of Individual Religions
Religion - Methods of studying religion subjectively in relation to one's own beliefs. These include efforts to determine the meaning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To Relating To The Beliefs Of Others
Adherents of particular religions deal with the differing doctrines and practices espoused by other religions in a variety ways. All stra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma In Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma In Christianity - Karma In The Christian Context
A large majority of Christians belive that salvation is completely a gift of God's grace through Christ received by faith, and that to th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dharma: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Dharma
dharma: (Sanskrit) "Righteousness." From dhri, "to sustain; carry, hold."   Hence dharma is "that which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Universal History And Jain Cosmology
According to Jain beliefs, the universe was never created, nor will it ever cease to exist. It is eternal but not unchangeable, because i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Six Lower Realms: Encyclopedia Ii - Six Lower Realms - Evil Realms
Six lower realms - Hungry ghost realm. Hungry ghost realm (also Pretas realm) is based on possessiveness and desire. The reason why sen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kurmi: Encyclopedia Ii - Kurmi - Why Kurmi?
The word "Kurmi" and why many of the Vedic Kshatriyas would use this term, reflects the advent and reasons for the advent of religions su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dharmic Religions: Encyclopedia Ii - Dharmic Religions - What Is Dharma?
Main Article: Dharma The word Dharma (Sanskrit; "धर्म" in the Devanagari script) or dhamma (Pali) is used in most or all philoso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Atheist Views Of Sin
To the atheist, the concept of sin isn't very useful; human behavior is not regulated by "commandments" given from above, but by moral st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Hindu Views Of Sin
In Hinduism, the term sin or pavam is often used to describe actions that create negative karma. Sin, in Hinduism, besides creating negat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Criticism
Hinduism is criticized based on current or past regressive social customs such as Dowry, Sati and casteism. Many also criticize it by lin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Overview Of Jain Dharma
Jain philosophy is a codification of eternal universal truths, which at times lapse among humanity, but later reappear through the teachi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shakti Wicca: Encyclopedia Ii - Shakti Wicca - What Is Shakti Wicca
Shakti Wicca seeks to make a synergistic combination of the Hindu and Wiccan spiritualities, providing a structure that is familiar and a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jain Symbols
Jains have few core symbols. One Jain symbol incorporates a wheel on the palm of the hand. The holiest one is a simple unadorned swastika...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Core Concepts
Hinduism - The Eternal Way. "Sanātana Dharma" (सनातन धर्म, The Eternal Values ), the traditional name of Hinduism, s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Philosophy - Philosophical And Religious Traditions
The following is an overview of the Eastern philosophic traditions. Each tradition has a separate article with more detail on sects, scho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reincarnation: Encyclopedia Ii - Reincarnation - Theories Put Forward To Explain The Phenomenon
Reincarnation - A theory of reincarnation. A belief in reincarnation does not discount the existence of heaven, hell, or a final judgme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism - Buddhism In The Modern World
Estimates of the number of Buddhists vary between 230 and 500 million, with 350 million as the most commonly cited figure. [5] In norther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advaita Vedanta: Encyclopedia Ii - Advaita Vedanta - Advaita And Science
According to some followers of Advaita, it may very well be a place where the scientific world intersects with the spiritual world. They ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advaita Vedanta: Encyclopedia Ii - Advaita Vedanta - Salient Features Of Advaitism
Samkhya Nyaya Vaisheshika Yoga Purva Mimamsa Advaita Vedanta Vishishtadvaita Dvaita Carvaka Jain Buddhist Logic Advaita Vedanta - Thre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism - Headline Text
Buddhism, a religion and philosophy from ancient India, is based on the teachings of the Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, of the Shakyas. His...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reincarnation: Encyclopedia Ii - Reincarnation - Common Variations In The Belief
In recalling past lives, there are a number of variations that need to be examined, which are important to its adherants. In the Urantia ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddhism - Practices Of Buddhism
Buddhism - Refuge in The Three Jewels. Main Article: Refuge (Buddhism) Buddhists seek refuge in the "Three Jewels" of Buddhism as the f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddha - Names Of The Buddhas
In most Theravada countries, it is the custom for Buddhists to hold elaborate festivals to honor 28 Buddhas. In the Chronicle of the Budd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jainism And Other Religions
India has a rich history of diverse philosophies. The term Hindu includes followers of Vedic, Vaishnava, Shaiva and other traditions. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jainism And Indian Archaeology
Decipherment of Brahmi James Princep in 1788, permitted reading of ancient inscriptions in India, which established the antiquity of Jain...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karma: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Karma
Karma: The law of action and reaction, the metaphysical equivalent of the principle: "For every action there is an equal and oppo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Hinduism - Hindu Philosophy: The Six Vedic Schools Of Thought
The six Āstika or orthodox (accepting the authority of the Vedas) schools of Hindu philosophy are Nyāya, Vaisheshika, Sāmkhya, Yoga, P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tibetan Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Tibetan Buddhism - Distinguishing Characteristics
Tibetan Buddhism may be distinguished from other schools of Tantric Buddhism by a number of unique traits including: belief in reincarna...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Overview Of Jain Dharma
Jain philosophy is a codification of eternal universal truths, which at times lapse among humanity, but later reappear through the teachi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advaita Vedanta: Encyclopedia Ii - Advaita Vedanta - Important Books And Figures Of Advaita Vedanta
Advaita Vedanta - Mahavakya. Mahavakya, or "the great sentences," state the unity of Brahman and Atman. They are 4 in number and their ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Buddha: Encyclopedia Ii - Buddha - Eternal Buddha
The idea of an everlasting Buddha is a notion popularly associated with the Mahayana scripture, the Lotus Sutra. That sutra has the Buddh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - God
Main article:Ayyavazhi Trinity The theology of Ayyavazhi differs from other monistic religions. It speaks of Ekam, the ultimate Oneness f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Hinduism - Early Hinduism
Main Article: History of Early Hinduism The base of Hinduism consisted not only of Vedic religion, but the religious systems of the Dravi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nichiren Shoshu: Encyclopedia Ii - Nichiren Shoshu - Overview
Nichiren Shoshu means the correct (or orthodox) school of Nichiren. According to adherents, shortly before his passing Nichiren designate...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chögyam Trungpa: Encyclopedia Ii - Chögyam Trungpa - Chronology
1940: Born in Kham, Eastern Tibet. Enthroned as eleventh Trungpa Tulku, Supreme Abbot of Surmang Monasteries, and Governor of Surmang Dis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sin: Encyclopedia Ii - Sin - Muslim Views Of Sin
Islam sees sin (dhanb ذنب) as anything that goes against the will of Allah. Muslims believe that God is angered by sin and punishes so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jainism: Encyclopedia Ii - Jainism - Jain Worship And Rituals
Jains have built temples where images of their Tirthankaras are venerated. Jain rituals can be elaborate and include offerings of symboli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karma: Encyclopedia Ii - Karma - Western Interpretation
An academic and religious definition was mentioned above. Millions of people believe in it and is a part of many cultures and the psyches...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Topic Pages I - 16
This is a sitemap for popular topic pages at Global Oneness. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic: ...   » Read the article