Encyclopedia - Satori: Encyclopedia - Satori
Satori (悟 Japanese satori; Chinese: wù - from the verb, Satoru) is a Zen Buddhist term for enlightenment. The word literally means "to...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satori: Eastern Philosophy Dictionary On Satori
Satori: Term for "enlightenment" in Zen Buddhism.    (See also: Satori , Eastern Philosophy, Body Mind and Soul...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satori: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Satori
satori Merging the Oneness through meditation   (See also: Satori , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Article - Sahaja Yoga: What Is Sahaja Yoga?
What is Sahaja Yoga? Sahaja Yoga is a method of meditation which brings a breakthrough in the evolution of human awareness. It was creat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kensho: Encyclopedia - Kensho
Kenshō (見性), literally "seeing the nature", is an experience described in the context of Zen Buddhism. The term is often used to den...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvana: Encyclopedia - Nirvana
In the Indian religions Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism, nirvāna (from the Sanskrit निर्वाण, Pali: Nibbāna -- Chinese: 涅...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Illumination: Encyclopedia - Illumination
Illumination is either lighting — supplying light to an area Enlightenment (Satori), see also Illuminati the art of decorating letters...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enlightenment: Encyclopedia - Enlightenment
Enlightenment may refer to: Enlightenment (concept), a concept in mysticism, philosophy and psychology For the Hindu religious concept ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enlightenment Concept: Encyclopedia - Enlightenment Concept
Enlightenment is a fundamental concept in religion and spirituality which essentially means being illuminated by acquiring new wisdom or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia - Kundalini
Kundalini is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning either "coiled up" or "coiling like a snake". There are a number of other translations ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyber Team In Akihabara: Encyclopedia - Cyber Team In Akihabara
Cyber Team in Akihabara, otherwise known as Akiharabara Dennou Gumi (アキハバラ電脳組, literally, Akihabara electrical group) is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clément Ader: Encyclopedia - Clément Ader
Clément Ader (February 4, 1841 – March 5, 1926) was a French engineer born in Muret, Haute Garonne remembered primarily for his pionee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ader Avion Ii: Encyclopedia - Ader Avion Ii
The Avion II (rarely referred to as the Zéphyr (west wind) or the Éole II) was the second primitive aircraft designed by Clément Ader ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soto: Encyclopedia - Soto
Sōtō (曹洞宗; Japanese: Sōtō-shū, Chinese: Caodong-zong) is one of the two major Japanese Zen sects (the other major one being Ri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chan: Encyclopedia - Chan
Chán is a major school of Chinese Mahāyāna Buddhism. In Japan and the west, the school is known as Zen. Stories of the origins of Chan...   » 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 - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia - Existence Of God
Many arguments about the existence of God have been proposed by philosophers, theologians, and other thinkers. This article lists some of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki: Encyclopedia - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (October 18, 1870, Kanazawa, Japan - July 22, 1966; standard transliteration: Suzuki Daisetsu, 鈴木大拙) was a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Counterculture: Encyclopedia - Counterculture
In sociology, counterculture is a term used to describe a cultural group whose values and norms are at odds with those of the social main...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1890: Encyclopedia - 1890
Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wed...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - André Chénier: Encyclopedia - André Chénier
André Marie Chénier (October 30, 1762 - July 25, 1794) was a French poet, associated with the events of the French Revolution. André ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia - Zen
Zen is the Japanese name of a well known branch of Mahāyāna Buddhist schools, practiced originally in India as Dhyan (ध्यान),...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satori: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Satori
Satori: A state of consciousness, often associated with enlightenment. Satori is an awareness of Buddha nature, similar to Tao-sheng's...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satori: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Satori
Satori The direct experience of realizing the nature of Mind, the ego's obliteration, the experience of our living, sacred Self. Sator...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Satori: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Satori
SATORI Zen enlightenment, characterized by sudden, all-encompassing vision or complete understanding, as a result of a breakthrough fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sveasoft: Encyclopedia Ii - Sveasoft - Firmware Versions
Sveasoft - Satori. Satori, along with many other minor releases, is one of the earliest Sveasoft firmware development projects. Nearly ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Enlightenment: Buddhism Enlightenment Dictionary On Enlightenment
Enlightenment (Jpn.: satori)   See also: attainment of Buddhahood   (See also: Enlightenment , Enlightenment, Buddhism En...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kensho: Encyclopedia Ii - Kensho - Seeking Kensho
Working towards this realisation is usually a lengthy process of meditation and introspection under guidance of a Zen or other Buddhist t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nirvana: Encyclopedia Ii - Nirvana - Nirvana In The Mahaparinirvana Sutra
However, in certain Mahayana teachings of the Buddha, Nirvana, or "Great Nirvana" in particular (higher than "ordinary" Nirvana), is said...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Karuna: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Karuna
Karuna: Japanese term meaning satori wisdom and compassion.    (See also: Karuna , Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Kensho: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Kensho
Kensho: The first experience of satori, consciousness; an abrupt awakening usually acquired after vigorous stimulation. Many students ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sveasoft: Encyclopedia Ii - Sveasoft - Features
Sveasoft firmware is typically advertised as being able to increase the router's radio transmission power from 28 milliwatts to 251 milli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sveasoft: Encyclopedia Ii - Sveasoft - Software Licensing
The WRT54G router runs a version of Linux. Many of the software packages in the firmware are licensed under the GNU General Public Licens...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shikan-taza: Zen And Buddhism Dictionary On Shikan-taza
Shikan-taza: Meditation without any object, without counting, focus on breathing, nor koans. It is intense sitting, where there is uns...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini - Pathological Kundalini
When practiced in a religious context, Kundalini is mostly beneficial and benevolent. However, examples exist of religious figures suffer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini - Kundalini And Physiology
Contemporary spiritual literature often notes that the chakras as described in the esoteric kundalini documents bear a strong similarity ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini - The Interpretation Of Kundalini
Two early western interpretations of Kundalini were supplied by C.W. Leadbeater (1847-1934), of the Theosophical Society, and the Analyti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini - Kundalini Rising
According to Yogic terminology the force of Kundalini is supposed to be raised through meditative exercises and activated within the conc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kundalini: Encyclopedia Ii - Kundalini - The Kundalini Syndrome
Theorists within the schools of Humanistic psychology, Transpersonal psychology and Near-Death Studies describe a complex pattern of moto...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Wu: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Wu
WU Chinese word. Having ethereal, numenous value wholly apart from any obvious historicity, practicality or esthetic quality. May be f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Buddhism: Health And Healing Dictionary On Zen Buddhism
Zen Buddhism: A Japanese branch of Mahayana Buddhism believed to have originated in India from the teachings of a Buddhist master, Bod...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Zen
Zen (Japanese- "meditation") A branch of Mahayana Buddhism believed to have originated in India from the teachings of a Budd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dolce & Gabbana: Encyclopedia Ii - Dolce & Gabbana - Dolce & Gabbana Lines
Dolce & Gabbana is organized into two central lines for adults. 'D&G' and 'Dolce & Gabbana'. D&G generally forms the grou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soto: Encyclopedia Ii - Soto - Characteristics
With 14,700 temples and nearly 7 million adherents (in 1989) Soto is the largest Zen sect in Japan, surpassing Rinzai and Obaku. In Japan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soto: Encyclopedia Ii - Soto - Characteristics
With 14,700 temples and nearly 7 million adherents (in 1989) Soto is the largest Zen sect in Japan, surpassing Rinzai and Obaku. In Japan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French Gendarmerie: Encyclopedia Ii - French Gendarmerie - The Gendarmerie Mobile
It is divided into legions, similarly as the Gendarmerie Départementale. Its main responsibilities are crowd and riot control security ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enlightenment Concept: Encyclopedia Ii - Enlightenment Concept - Definition
The Western intellectual history of term "enlightenment" is the basis for the secular idea that relates to a localized, religion-specific...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Groupe D'intervention De La Gendarmerie Nationale: Encyclopedia Ii - Groupe D'intervention De La Gendarmerie Nationale - Structure
The GIGN is divided into four groups: negotiation, special equipment section (mechanics, video, weaponry), a language group (individuals ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Kerouac: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Kerouac - Bibliography
Jack Kerouac - Prose. Atop an Underwood: Early Stories and Other Writings (ISBN 0670888222) Visions of Gerard (ISBN 0140144528) Doctor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hakuin Ekaku: Encyclopedia Ii - Hakuin Ekaku - Social Role
An extremely well-known and popular Zen master during his later life, Hakuin was a firm believer in bringing the wisdom of Zen to all peo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French Gendarmerie: Encyclopedia Ii - French Gendarmerie - The Gendarmerie Départementale
The Gendarmerie Départementale conducts local policing functions throughout the French territory. It is divided into regions (headed by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enlightenment Concept: Encyclopedia Ii - Enlightenment Concept - People Who Have Been Said To Be Enlightened
In our own time, Jiddu Krishnamurti is said by some to have attained Enlightenment under a pepper tree in Ojai, California in the 1920s. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Kerouac: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Kerouac - Influence
Kerouac is considered by some as the "King of the Beatniks" as well as the "Father of the Hippies". ... See also:Jack Kerouac, Jack Ke...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Spread Of Zen
Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hakuin Ekaku: Encyclopedia Ii - Hakuin Ekaku - Life
Hakuin was born in 1685 in the small village of Hara, at the foot of Mount Fuji. His mother was a devout Nichiren Buddhist, and it is lik...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Spread Of Zen
Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hakuin Ekaku: Encyclopedia Ii - Hakuin Ekaku - Teachings
The most important and influential teaching of Hakuin was his emphasis on koan practice. Hakuin deeply believed that the most effective w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hakuin Ekaku: Encyclopedia Ii - Hakuin Ekaku - Practice
Much of Hakuin's practice focused, as his teachings did, on zazen and koan practice. His motto was "meditation in the midst of activity i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French Gendarmerie: Encyclopedia Ii - French Gendarmerie - Special Divisions
French Gendarmerie - Gendarmerie Maritime. Main article: Gendarmerie Maritime Placed under the dual supervision of the Gendarmerie and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Enlightenment Concept: Encyclopedia Ii - Enlightenment Concept - Seeking Enlightenment
The systematic search for enlightenment was a goal of truth seekers after they found a master teacher or guru, who could guide them. Howe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janwillem Van De Wetering: Encyclopedia Ii - Janwillem Van De Wetering - Bibliography
Janwillem van de Wetering - Grijpstra and de Gier novels. Outsider in Amsterdam, 1975 Tumbleweed, 1976 The Corpse on the Dike, 1976 De...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Groupe D'intervention De La Gendarmerie Nationale: Encyclopedia Ii - Groupe D'intervention De La Gendarmerie Nationale - History
After the tragic events of the Munich massacre during the Olympic Games in 1972, and a mutiny in Clairvaux the next year, France started ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhist Dictionary
Zen Buddhism: Zen Buddhist Dictionary A dictionary of Zen Buddhism terms. Please note that all words in grey like " Buddhism "...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eastern Philosophy: Encyclopedia Ii - Eastern Philosophy - Syntheses Of Eastern And Western Philosophy
There have been many modern attempts to integrate Western and Eastern philosophical traditions. German philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chan: Encyclopedia Ii - Chan - History
According to tradition, the school was founded by the semi-legendary Indian or Persian monk Bodhidharma who, according to the Anthology o...   » 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 - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen And Buddhism
Zen is a branch of Buddhism and as such is based on and deeply rooted in the Buddha's teachings. It is also very much the child of China ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Radical Teachings
Some of the traditional Zen fables describe Zen masters using controversial methods of 'teaching', which modern Zen enthusiasts may have ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keanu Reeves: Encyclopedia Ii - Keanu Reeves - Biography
Reeves gained the notice of the critics in 1986's River's Edge, but his first major film role was in 1986, in the hockey movie YoungBlood...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - What Is God? Definition Of God's Existence
What does it mean to assert "God exists"? In this context, the term "God" has typically been used to mean the monotheistic concept of a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Keanu Reeves: Encyclopedia Ii - Keanu Reeves - Trivia
Unlike many actors of today, Reeves is known to defer salaries if it means getting another actor for the film. He deferred his salary for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robotech: Encyclopedia Ii - Robotech - Original Series Cast & Crew
Executive & Creative Staff: Ahmed Agrama - Executive Producer, Jehan Agrama - Associate Producer, Debbie Alba - Dialogue Director, R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Apple Computer: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Apple Computer - Pre-foundation
Before Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple, he was an electronics hacker. By 1975, he was working at Hewlett-Packard and helping his friend St...   » 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 - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki: Encyclopedia Ii - Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki - Career
While he was young, Suzuki had set about acquiring knowledge of Chinese, Sanskrit, Pali, and several European languages. Soyen Shaku was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - Arguments For The Existence Of God
A dispute arose as to whether there are a number of proofs of the existence of God or whether all are not merely parts of one and the sam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1890: Encyclopedia Ii - 1890 - Events
1890 - Unknown dates. Scotland Yard moves to the Embankment. The corrugated cardboard box is invented by Robert Gair. U.S. Census - He...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Counterculture: Encyclopedia Ii - Counterculture - 1960s Counterculture
This movement was a reaction against the conservative social norms of the 1950s, the political conservatism (and perceived social repress...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - André Chénier: Encyclopedia Ii - André Chénier - Life
He was born at Istanbul, in today's Turkey. His father, Louis Chénier, a native of Languedoc, after twenty years in the Levant as a clot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen And Western Culture
Since the 1930s in the United Kingdom, and at least since the Beatnik movement of the 1950s in the United States, the West has had a grow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - Arguments Against The Existence Of God
There are many arguments which point out God's logically contradictory definitions, demonstrating his non-existence. For example, can God...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Kerouac: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Kerouac - Life
Kerouac was born Jean-Louis Lebris de Kerouac, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to a family of Franco-Americans. His parents, Leo-Alcide Kerouac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - L
L'Arc~en~Ciel, La Blue Girl, La Perouse Strait, Lacqerware, Lafcadio Hearn, Lake Biwa, Lake Hylia, Lakitu, Lan Di, Lansing-Ishii Agreemen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jack Kerouac: Encyclopedia Ii - Jack Kerouac - Career
Kerouac realized his desire to be a writer when he was in his teens, probably influenced by his father, a linotypist with a command of wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Counterculture: Encyclopedia Ii - Counterculture - 1960s Counterculture
This movement was a reaction against the conservative social norms of the 1950s, the political conservatism (and social repression) of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - Arguments Against The Existence Of God
There are many arguments which argue that the definitions or descriptions of a god are logically contradictory, demonstrating his non-exi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - Positions On The Existence Of God
Positions on the existence of God can be roughly divided into two camps: Theist and Atheist. Both of these camps can be further divided i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen: Encyclopedia Ii - Zen - Zen Teachings And Practices
Zen teachings often criticize textual study and the pursuit of worldly accomplishments, concentrating primarily on meditation in pursuit ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - S
S-VHS, Saba District, Yamaguchi, Sabae, Saber Marionette, Saburo Kitajima, Saburo Sakai, Sacred Forest Meadow, Sada Abe, Sada, Shimane, S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - M
Maaya Sakamoto, Mabi, Okayama, Maborosi, Machida, Machiko Soga, Macross Plus, Macross Seven, Maebaru, Fukuoka, Maebashi, Gunma, Maeda Tos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - N
N-Jammer Canceller, Nabari, Nabemono, Nachikatsuura, Wakayama, Nadasaki, Okayama, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Naga District, Mie, Na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - O
Oasa, Hiroshima, Obaku (school of Buddhism), Obama, Obanazawa, Obara, Aichi, Obata, Mie, Obatake, Yamaguchi, Obelisk the Tormentor, Obihi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - P
Pac-Man, Pachinko, Pacific League, Pacific Ocean, Pacific Overtures, Pacific Theater of Operations, Pacific War, Paint by numbers, Pan (D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - R
R-Type, Rabaul, Radar Scope, Radical (Chinese character), Radical Dreamers, Raditz, Raicho, Raichu, Raiden, Raiju, Railway Construction A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - T
Tabi, Table of Fire Emblem characters, Tabuse, Yamaguchi, Tachi, Tachiarai, Fukuoka, Tachibana Minoru, Tachibana, Fukuoka, Tachibana, Yam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - U
Ube, Yamaguchi, Ubuyama, Kumamoto, Uchi-deshi, Uchiko, Ehime, Uchimura Kanzo, Uchinomi, Kagawa, Uchinoura, Kagoshima, Uchita, Wakayama, U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Japan-related Topics L-z - Y
Yabakei, Oita, Yabe, Fukuoka, Yabe, Kumamoto, Yachimata, Chiba, Yachiyo, Chiba, Yachiyo, Hyogo, Yaeyama, Okinawa, Yagi antenna, Yagi Juki...   » Read the article

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