ED, In my opinion:
The definition below could certainly be a definition of satori or experiencing Buddha Nature. I agree with it about 90%. The 10% where is falls a little short for me is because it first refers to 'knowledge' and then 'free from concpetual encumberances'. Knowledge to me implies concepts. To make it a better definition I would substitute the word 'knowledge' with 'awareness'. Awareness does not imply concepts. ...The Kindler and Gentler Bill! --- In [email protected], "ED" <seacrofter001@...> wrote: > > > > > siska, jnana is a word more applicable Hinduism than Buddhism, I think. > --ED > > Web definitions for jnana > * JñÄna or gñÄna (Sanskrit: ) is the Sanskrit term > for knowledge or philosophy. > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jnana > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jnana&rct=j&\ > sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CCwQngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s&usg=AFQjCNEIz-r\ > Im4iVSoRYaPZD8Ax3ZCN04Q> > > * jnana - knowledge, as acquired through meditation, that one's self > (atman) is identical with Ultimate Reality Brahman; pure awareness that > is free of conceptual encumbrances > en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jnana > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jnana&rct=j\ > &sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CC4QngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s&usg=AFQjCNEFEe\ > CXiBitmmFYwoDLY-Zxe4Zr2Q> > > * jnana - Wisdom; higher intellect. > www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/history/glossary_fk.htm > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/histo\ > ry/glossary_fk.htm&rct=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDAQngkwAA&q=\ > Jnana%27s&usg=AFQjCNFCYveb855blxxFY7Ey5AYuhXUdHw> > > * jnana - derived from the Sanskrit root jna, to know, to learn, to > experience. In the context of Bhagavad-gita and the Upanisads, jnana is > generally used in the sense of spiritual knowledge or awareness. > www.sanskrit.org/www/Sanskrit/sanskritterms.htm > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.sanskrit.org/www/Sanskrit/sans\ > kritterms.htm&rct=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDIQngkwAA&q=Jnana\ > %27s&usg=AFQjCNEJvyq5JbMRcCPwS2QTzy_Ym_Xhng> > > * jnana - (Monism - Voidism - or atheism). Jnana is a branch of > Hinduism that is opposite of Hinduism in that, though based on the same > books, interprets God as being "0" or the anti-god, God NOT > being a person, while the anti-god is a Void. This Voidism is composed > entirely of nothing. ... > uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Hinduism > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Hindui\ > sm&rct=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDQQngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s&usg=AF\ > QjCNFFNWLSNQHHgLAMMJsuGokhbhBmDA> > > * jnana - knowledge; wisdom; knowledge of the Attributeless. > vahini.org/sss/iv/glossary.html > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://vahini.org/sss/iv/glossary.html&rc\ > t=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDYQngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s&usg=AFQjCNE\ > rYDR4VTeUdEI_2cN56n2y6-X3YA> > > * jnana - Knowledge; sacred knowledge, especially derived from > meditation.Saturn and Ketu lead to the realization of spiritual truths > and understanding of deeper cosmic laws. > www.findyourfate.com/faq/j-glossary.htm > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.findyourfate.com/faq/j-glossar\ > y.htm&rct=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDgQngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s&usg\ > =AFQjCNEDGqzmzlTSQW8lJoW_aPdVDyteBQ> > > * jnana - "Wisdom". Refers to the path of yoga in which the > individual practices the patient, systematic exploration and > disciplining of the mind and emotions. > www.yogaquest.com.au/glossary-of-terms.html > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.yogaquest.com.au/glossary-of-t\ > erms.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=9wrdTc2rBsjWiAK4he0W&ved=0CDoQngkwAA&q=Jnana%27s\ > &usg=AFQjCNGjkM2NSFrv-XQBiUthKqOHrf7mXA> > > > Web definitions for jhana > * JhÄna (PÄli: à¤à¤¨; Sanskrit: धà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¨ > DhyÄna) is a meditative state of profound stillness and > concentration. It is sometimes taught as an abiding in which the mind > becomes fully immersed and absorbed in the chosen object of > attention,characterized by non-dual consciousness. ... > en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JhÄna > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jh%25C4%2581\ > na&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CCoQngkwAA&q=Jhana&usg=AFQjCN\ > Gaa9jJXW5-BEvC_bU7WqGkIcjmfQ> > > * (Dhyana) Also Ch'an (Chinese) and Zen (Japanese). Advanced > meditation. The fifth of the Six Paramitas. > www.thebuddhistsociety.org/resources/Glossary.html > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.thebuddhistsociety.org/resourc\ > es/Glossary.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CCwQngkwAA&q=Jh\ > ana&usg=AFQjCNELhxw8LueW1dDyhF2iJSxQVQQPxw> > > * (Pali. Lit: absorption) A state of mental unification where > consciousness is absorbed in a specific object, arising through the > cultivation of samatha. > www.gaiahouse.co.uk/page.php > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.gaiahouse.co.uk/page.php%3Fid%\ > 3D150&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CC4QngkwAA&q=Jhana&usg=AFQ\ > jCNH46Ukw57m4zJ8bFzZM8TJ3WMwkVg> > > * Meditative absorptions. Tranquillity meditation. > www.vipassana.com/meditation/khema/hereandnow/glossary.ph > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.vipassana.com/meditation/khema\ > /hereandnow/glossary.php&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CDAQngk\ > wAA&q=Jhana&usg=AFQjCNFs5Jj__6kIy1e2SUycQXspa3r_HA> > > * 4 stages of meditative states on the way to enlightenment see 4 > Jhanas > www.angelfire.com/rings/novice-buddest/Glossery.htm > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.angelfire.com/rings/novice-bud\ > dest/Glossery.htm&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CDIQngkwAA&q=J\ > hana&usg=AFQjCNGSS7xredv9DWpkPbGqGsvZenRFNQ> > > * (from the Pali, Sanskrit, 'meditation', 'absorption'). In > traditional Buddhism, the scheme of meditational practice which leads to > *samadhi; the different stages within that scheme; any kind of mental > concentration or effort. Consult the ODWR for the full entry. > www.bloomington.in.us/~okolicko/definitions-2.html > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.bloomington.in.us/~okolicko/de\ > finitions-2.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CDQQngkwAA&q=Jh\ > ana&usg=AFQjCNFPuYQO0zIuTuG9MdiN8uPA9IANTw> > > * Meditative absorption. A state of strong concentration, devoid of > sensuality or unskillful thoughts, focused on a single physical > sensation or mental notion which is then expanded to fill the whole > range of one's awareness. ... > homepages.hawaiian.net/dsparks/dhp_Folder/glossary.html > <http://www.google.com/url?url=http://homepages.hawaiian.net/dsparks/dhp\ > _Folder/glossary.html&rct=j&sa=X&ei=uQ3dTcvpJoPKiALpxYgE&ved=0CDYQngkwAA\ > &q=Jhana&usg=AFQjCNEZzS0yKB3xTTQ-d-tWddFO0WonTA> > > > --- In [email protected], siska_cen@ wrote: > > > > Hi again Ed, > > > > Btw, have you ever read anything on the Theravada nana (insight)? What > do you think, is it the same with kensho-satori? > > > > Siska > ------------------------------------ Current Book Discussion: any Zen book that you recently have read or are reading! Talk about it today!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zen_Forum/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: [email protected] [email protected] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [email protected] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
