- In
Buddhism a
Nimitta is a sign or mark by
which objects are recognized. It
refers to a
general and
relatively persistent characteristic in
contrast to...
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visual system.
Phosphenes have also been
reported by
meditators (called
nimitta),
people who
endure long
periods without visual stimulation (the prisoner's...
-
Nimitta Thaveesupsoonthorn (Thai: นิมิตรา ทวีทรัพย์สุนทร; born
October 17, 1989, in Bangkok) is a Thai
former swimmer, who
specialized in long-distance...
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sense impressions which does not
dwell on
their main
features or
signs (
nimitta). This is said to
prevent harmful influences from
entering the mind. This...
- state, and this
affects ****ure rebirths.
Karma is thus an
efficient cause (
nimitta) in Jain philosophy, but not the
material cause (upadana). The soul is...
- time for an
event based on the
astrological au****iousness of that time,
nimitta (interpretation of omens), gola (study of astronomy) and
ganita (study...
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development of
samatha in
terms of
three successive mental images or 'signs' (
nimitta) and five
stages of joy (Pīti).
According to the Theravāda-tradition, pīti...
- of
being the cause):
Nimitta kāraṇatva —
Being the Efficient/
Instrumental cause. For example, a
goldsmith is ****igned
Nimitta kāraṇatva as he acts as...
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instructions on
Theravada meditation, such as "ways of
guarding the
mental image (
nimitta),"
which point to
later developments in
Theravada meditation. The text...
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instructions on
Theravada meditation, such as "ways of
guarding the
mental image (
nimitta),"
which point to
later developments in
Theravada meditation. The Visuddhimagga...
