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The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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gunas
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
Within the Indian tradition, the gunas are the three energies from which everything is constituted. They are: sattwa, the energy of illumination and goodness; rajas, the energy ...
present moment
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
The point in time in which all things take place and occur; in contrast with the past or the future, which are merely impressions in the mind.
dialectic
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
A method for ascertaining truth in a conversation between two people with differing views. Popular from Greek to Indian philosophers.
Self
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
The true nature of a human being, that which remains constant within him/her.
I Ching
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
The oldest of the Chinese classic texts. It describes an ancient system of cosmology and philosophy which is at the heart of Chinese cultural beliefs. The philosophy centers on ...
involution
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
The process by which the Divine manifests the cosmos, as compared to evolution, which is the process of the creation raising to higher states and states of consciousness. ...
self-realization
Philosophy; Eastern philosophy
Knowledge of one's true self. The term "self-realization" is a translation of the Sanskrit expression atma jnana (knowledge of the self or atma). The reason the term "realization" ...
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