Encyclopedia - Merit: Encyclopedia - Merit
Merit (Latin meritum), in general, is understood to be that property of a good work which entitles the doer to receive a reward (prœmium...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Merit: Encyclopedia Ii - Merit - Catholic Doctrine
As the main purpose of this article is to vindicate the Catholic doctrine of the meritoriousness of good works, the subject is treated un...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Merit And Virtue: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Merit And Virtue
Merit and Virtue These two terms are sometimes used interchangeably. However, there is a crucial difference:   merits are the b...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dedication Of Merit: Buddhist - Buddhism Dictionary On Dedication Of Merit
Dedication of Merit   See "Transference of Merit."    (See also: Dedication of Merit , Buddhism, Body Min...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Punya: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Punya
punya: (Sanskrit) "Holy; virtuous; auspicious."   1)    Good or righteous. 2)    Merito...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Legion Of Merit: Encyclopedia Ii - Legion Of Merit - History
Although recommendations for creation of a Meritorious Service Medal were initiated as early as September 1937, no formal action was take...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Papa: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Papa
papa: (Sanskrit) "Wickedness; sin, crime." 1)    Bad or evil. 2)    Wrongful action. 3)&nbs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Salvation: Encyclopedia Ii - Salvation - Christian Views Of Salvation
Salvation is arguably one of the most important Christian spiritual concepts, perhaps second only to the deity of Jesus Christ. Among Chr...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Thai Buddhist Calendar
The Thai Buddhist Calendar With important days for ceremonies and rituals, including: Visakha Puja, Magha Puja, Asalha Puja, Khao Phansa...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Prayers In Buddhism
It is commonly believed that Buddhism involves long hours of meditation and is devoid of elaborative pujas (prayers) and ceremonies assoc...   » 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

Dictionary - Siddha Yoga Dictionary: Dictionary Of Siddha Yoga Terminology
A dictionary Of Siddha Yoga Terminology. From Abhanga to Yogini.   Please note that all words in grey, like "enlightenment&quo...   » Read the article

Article - Zen Buddhism: Mapless Journeys Beyond The Self  
When Boddhidharma, was presented to the emperor of China, the ruler of the Middle Kingdom recounted the many great works of charity he...   » Read the article

Article - Body And Soul: Vedic Philosophy - Body And Soul
Body And Soul: The individual souls are eternal, manifold, eternally separate from one another, and distinct from the body, senses and mi...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Buddhist Festivals And Special Days
Buddhist Festivals and Special Days There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. Many of thes...   » Read the article

Article - Vaiseshika: Hindu Philosophy - The Vaiseshika
The Vaiseshika system takes its name from Visesha or particularity which is the characteristic differentia of things. The aphorisms of Ka...   » Read the article

Article - Sandhyopasana: Worship At The Junctions Of Time - Sandhyopasana
Sandhyopasana literally means - worship at the junctions of time. - It is a prayer and worship offered to the Lord at the junction (Sandh...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Buddhist Customs
Buddhism: Buddhist Customs Buddhist tradition has developed many different customs and practices in different parts of the world. Howeve...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhist Rites: Buddhist Funeral Rites
Buddhism: Funeral Rites as practiced in Thailand and other South East Asian Countries. Funeral rites are the most elaborate of all the l...   » Read the article

Article - Kriya Yoga: The Benefits Of Practicing Kriya Yoga
 The Benefits of Practicing Kriya Yoga The science of Kriya Yoga is the most precious technique for God-realization. It is very si...   » Read the article

Article - Vastu Shastra: Role Of Destiny
Vastu Shastra: Role of Destiny All the defects, blasphemy and curses by sages on the house site should be expiated by performing suitab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rainier Iii Prince Of Monaco: Encyclopedia Ii - Rainier Iii Prince Of Monaco - Titles
Rainier's official shortened title was His Serene Highness Rainier III, Sovereign Prince of Monaco; this does not include the many other ...   » Read the article

Article - Raksha Bandhan: Of Human Bonding And Celebration - About Raksha Bandhan  
There is an ancient lore associated with the festival of Raksha Bandhan that is celebrated during the bright fortnight in the Hindu mo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanskrit Dictionary: Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (p-s)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From Pada to Svastikasana.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga"...   » Read the article

Article - Prana: Soul�s Journey After Death
The Jiva or the individual soul along with Pranas, the mind and the senses leaves his former body and obtains a new body. He takes with h...   » Read the article

Article - Consciousness: The Conscious Universe, Part Ii - Shifting Opinions
In 1985, a report prepared for the Army Research Institute concluded that "The bottom line is that the data reviewed in this report cons...   » Read the article

Article - Buddhism: Pali Chanting In The Theravada Buddhist Tradition
Pali Chanting in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition With translation to enlglish, including   Vandan a - Homage to the Triple Gems ...   » Read the article

Article - Lokas Or Planes: Vaikuntha Loka
In Vaikuntha all persons dwell having the form of Vishnu and propitiate Him by means of Dharma which is not prompted by the desire of any...   » Read the article

Article - Hinduism And Worship: Yagna - The Ritual Worship Of Hinduism
Hinduism and Worship: Yagna - the ritual worship of Hinduism Yagna or yajna is an outer form of worship in which offerings are made to d...   » Read the article

Article - Insurance Sitemap I - M
This is a sitemap for Insurance - M . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. The sit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hinduism And Sanskrit Dictionary
A dictionary with common spiritual words from Hinduism and Sanskrit. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Purnahuti: Siddha Yoga Dictionary On Purnahuti
Purnahuti: (lit., full or complete offering) The culmination of any celebration, especially a saptah or a yajna. The final chant of a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Heart: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Heart
  Heart To dream of your heart paining and suffocating you, there will be trouble in your business. Some mistake of your own wi...   » 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

Dictionary - Salvation: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Salvation
Salvation [from Latin salvatio from salvare to save]   In Christianity, the saving of individual souls from supposed damnation, u...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Punya: Indian Hindu Dictionary On Punya
punya: good karma, or merit, accumulated from good actions.   (See also: punya , Hinduism, Yoga, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Article - Hindu Quotes: Practice Of Meditation
Hindu Quotes: Practice of Meditation      These two paths, the light and the dark, are said to be eternal, lending so...   » Read the article

Article - Mahavira: Non-violent Search For Supreme Truth
Mahavira, a great prophet and teacher, systematised the Jain doctrines and embodied them in a comprehensive constitution of the faith....   » Read the article

Article - Buddha: The Life Of Gautama Buddha
Buddha was born approximately 560 B.C. in Northern India. Through his life, Buddha gave the concept of Nirvana unprecedented exposure to ...   » Read the article

Article - Peace On Earth: Why We Need To Get Connected To God
Yoga is now a universally sought-out medium and spirituality as a subject has become part of the curriculum of leading B-schools in th...   » Read the article

Article - Nyaya: Hindu Philosophy - The Nyaya
The Nyaya or Hindu logic was founded by Gautama Rishi, who is also known by the names Akshapada and Dirghatapas. The Nyaya and the Vaises...   » Read the article

Article - Nakshatras: The Shaktis Of The Nakshatras
The Shaktis of the Nakshatras Each Nakshatra has its particular power or Shakti. These are also the powers of the Devatas or the deities...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Erotic Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Erotic Literature - Erotic Fiction
Erotic fiction is the name given to fiction that deals with sex or sexual themes, generally in a more literary or serious way than the fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - British Honours System: Encyclopedia Ii - British Honours System - Modern Honours
As the head of state, the Sovereign remains the "fount of honour", but the system for identifying and recognising candidates to honour ha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Katana: Encyclopedia Ii - Katana - History Of The Japanese Sword
Swords are critical in most feudal societies, and Japan was no exception. In the 6th century BCE the legendary Emperor Jimmu conquered mu...   » Read the article

Article - Jaina Kalpasutra: Jaina Kalpasutra - A Visual Treat
Jaina Kalpasutra - A Visual Treat The Kalpasutra is held in great honour especially by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. A work in Prakrit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Judaism And Christianity: Encyclopedia Ii - Judaism And Christianity - Judgement
Both Christianity and Judaism believe in some form of judgement. The Christian view is very well defined - every human is a sinner, and n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alan Shearer: Encyclopedia Ii - Alan Shearer - Later Years At Newcastle 2000-2006
At Newcastle, Shearer continued to score regularly, but the club have not won a trophy during his time at the club. He was appointed an O...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arabic Poetry: Encyclopedia Ii - Arabic Poetry - Poetry Under Islam
These early poems were to some extent a threat to the newly emerging faith of Islam and if not actually suppressed, fell into disuse for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Figure Skating: Encyclopedia Ii - Figure Skating - Competition Format And Scoring
The International Skating Union - ISU is the governing body for international competitions. The ISU oversees the World Championships and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abrahamic Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Abrahamic Religion - Afterlife
Most Abrahamic religions agree that a human being comprises the body, which dies, and the soul, which need not do so. The soul, capable o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - College Board: Encyclopedia Ii - College Board - Tests
College Board - SAT. The SAT, which is no longer an acronym, is the most widely known of the College Board's examinations. Over 3 milli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Discrimination: Encyclopedia - Discrimination
To discriminate is to make a distinction. There are several meanings of the word, including statistical discrimination, or the actions of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Divine Grace: Encyclopedia Ii - Divine Grace - For Further Reading
Divine grace - Orthodox. Kallistos Ware, The Inner Kingdom: The Collected Works (St. Vladimir's Seminary, 2000) ISBN 0881412090 The Wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Limits To Growth: Encyclopedia Ii - Limits To Growth - Criticism
Limits to Growth attracted controversy as soon as it was published. Yale economist Henry C. Wallich labeled the book "a piece of irrespon...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Absolute: Theosophy Dictionary On Absolute
Absolute (from Latin ab away + solvere to loosen, dissolve)   Freed, released, absolved; parallel to the Sanskrit moksha, mukti (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shia View Of The Sahaba: Encyclopedia Ii - Shia View Of The Sahaba - Uncategorised
The list is divided in parts to make it easier to overview Shia view of the Sahaba - part 1. Zayd ibn Harithah Uthman ibn Maz'un Mus'a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Insurance: Insurance Glossary Dictionary Ii - Insurance
Definition and meaning of Insurance :   A contract whereby an insurer promises to pay the insured a sum of money or some other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade Union: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade Union - Criticism
Trade unions are often accused of benefiting the insider workers, those having a secure job and high productivity, at the cost of the out...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Meritocracy: Encyclopedia Ii - Meritocracy - Individual Proponents
Meritocracy - Confucius. "In teaching there should be no distinction of classes." - Analects XV. 39. tr. Legge Many western admirers of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Numerology: Encyclopedia Ii - Numerology - Esoteric Significance Of Numbers
The following summarizes the beliefs of some modern numerologists. The association of various meanings to specific numbers in the time of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alfred Russel Wallace: Encyclopedia Ii - Alfred Russel Wallace - Theory Of Evolution
In 1855, Wallace published a paper, "On the Law Which has Regulated the Introduction of Species" (1855), in which he gathers and enumerat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sola Scriptura: Encyclopedia - Sola Scriptura
Sola scriptura (Latin By Scripture alone) is one of five important slogans of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It meant th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Margaret Thatcher: Encyclopedia Ii - Margaret Thatcher - Family Life
Lady Thatcher's husband, Sir Denis Thatcher, died in June 2003. The couple had been married for fifty-two years and had two children, twi...   » 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 - Arthur Jensen: Encyclopedia - Arthur Jensen
Arthur Jensen is a prominent educational psychologist, known for his work in psychometrics and differential psychology, which is concerne...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George Washington: Encyclopedia Ii - George Washington - Personal Information
Washington was a man of great personal integrity, with a deeply held sense of duty, honor and patriotism. He was courageous and farsighte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - University Of Rochester: Encyclopedia - University Of Rochester
Located in Rochester, New York, USA and founded in 1850, the University of Rochester is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian researc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Air America Radio: Encyclopedia Ii - Air America Radio - Business Plan Overview
Air America is a relatively new entrant into the mature format of news talk radio, known in the radio industry as "talkers". The network ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Thai Royal And Noble Titles: Encyclopedia Ii - Thai Royal And Noble Titles - Title For A Royal Descendant
Generally speaking, a child of a holder of the following titles inherits the title which is one step below. However, the inheritance is o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Buddhism
Buddhism, naturally following from Vedic society, also developed its own system and understanding of mantra, which while similar to that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Latin Honors: Encyclopedia - Latin Honors
Latin honors are Latin phrases used to indicate the level of academic distinction with which an academic degree was earned. There are typ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints - Reacting And Adapting To The Postmodern World C. 1960 And Later
By the 1960s and 1970s, as a consequence of its massive, international growth in the post-World War II era, the Church was no longer prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Star Of David: Encyclopedia Ii - Star Of David - Origin
Star of David - Shape. The shape of the star is an example of the hexagram, a symbol which has significance for other belief systems. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity In Korea: Encyclopedia - Christianity In Korea
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed the dramatic growth of the Christian faith in South Korea. Almost a third of the popul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alfred Hitchcock: Encyclopedia Ii - Alfred Hitchcock - Filmography
(all dates are for release) Alfred Hitchcock - Silent films. No. 13 (Unfinished, also known as Mrs. Peabody) (1922) Always Tell Your W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Logos: Encyclopedia - Logos
The Greek word λόγος or logos is a word with various meanings. It is often translated into English as "Word" but can also mean thoug...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eulji Mundeok: Encyclopedia Ii - Eulji Mundeok - The Battle Of Salsu River
Since its founding in 589 the Sui Dynasty had enjoyed but a precarious peace with its neighbor to the northeast, Goguryeo. Sui suspicions...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Quackery: Encyclopedia - Quackery
Quackery is the practice of promoting medicine which lacks evidence of effectiveness. The word derives from quacksalver, an archaic word...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yoga: Encyclopedia - Yoga
Yoga is a family of ancient spiritual practices that originated in India, where it remains a vibrant living tradition and is seen as a me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Christianity In Korea: Encyclopedia Ii - Christianity In Korea - Underpinnings Of Christian Growth
It may be worth noting here that during the period when Korea was closed to foreigners there was an extremely high number of martyrdoms o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colin Powell: Encyclopedia Ii - Colin Powell - Related Information
The character of General Casey, played by Paul Winfield, in the 1996 film Mars Attacks! is widely regarded to have been based on Colin Po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bill Cosby: Encyclopedia - Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr., Ed.D (born July 12, 1937) is an American actor, comedian, educator, television producer and philanthropi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drawing: Encyclopedia Ii - Drawing - History
People have made drawings since prehistoric times. This art form first gained widespread popularity among European artists during the 140...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma: Encyclopedia - Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma (Sanskrit: बोधिधर्म Chinese 菩提達摩, pinyin Pútídámó or simply Dámó; Wade-Giles Tamo; Japanese ダ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sat: Encyclopedia Ii - Sat - Sats Worldwide
Internationally, there is little widespread interest or knowledge of the SAT, because other countries usually have their own standardized...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Attenborough: Encyclopedia Ii - David Attenborough - Major Series
Foremost among Attenborough's TV documentary series are the trilogy: Life on Earth, The Living Planet and Trials of Life. These examine t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom
United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics of the United Kingdom Parliament The Crown: Queen Elizabeth II House of Lor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Numerology: Encyclopedia Ii - Numerology - Fifty-one
Fifty-one has the meaning of repentance in the Bible. The number gets its meaning from Psalm 51, king David's Psalm of repentance after h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aeschylus: Encyclopedia - Aeschylus
Aeschylus (525 BC—456 BC; Greek: Αἰσχύλος) was a playwright of ancient Greece. Aeschylus was the earliest of the three greates...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen In Japan
The following Zen schools still exist in Japan: Rinzai, Soto, and Obaku. Originally formulated by the eponymous Chinese master Linji (Rin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle Of Inchon: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle Of Inchon - Planning
The idea to land UN forces at Inchon was suggested by MacArthur after he visited the Korean battlefield on June 29, 1950, four days after...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George S. Patton: Encyclopedia Ii - George S. Patton - World War I
At the onset of the USA's entry to World War I, General Pershing promoted Patton to the rank of Captain. While in France under the Third ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mother Teresa: Encyclopedia Ii - Mother Teresa - Criticism
After Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's suspension of civil liberties in 1975, Mother Teresa said: "People are happier. There are mor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - History
Historically, the bulk of the power over the Government of the Kingdom was vested in the Sovereign, acting on the advice of bodies such a...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Topic Pages Ii - 23
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

Dictionary - Punna: Pali Buddhist Buddhism Dictionary On Punna
punna (pu~n~na): Merit; worth; the inner sense of well-being that comes from having acted rightly or well and that enables one to cont...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - List Of Prime Ministers
For the complete list of British Prime Ministers, see List of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom. Looking back at the eighteenth centu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - Retirement Honours
It is customary for the Sovereign to grant a Prime Minister some honour or dignity when that individual retires from politics. The honour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - Retirement Honours
It is customary for the Sovereign to grant a Prime Minister some honour or dignity when that individual retires from politics. The honour...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Prime Minister Of The United Kingdom - The Office
Although in recent years it has never hindered any premier in the exercise of his or her office, the official status of the Prime Ministe...   » Read the article