Wind Element, Air Element: 2 definitions
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Wind Element means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Air Element is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vāyu-Tattva, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Now, I will teach knowledge for the liberation of those people who have conquered their passion. [...] The element earth is first, water second, fire third, air (vāyutattva) fourth, ether fifth and mind is said to be the sixth. The seventh is the highest reality: he who knows it, is liberated. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctrinesvāyo-dhātu (s. dhātu).
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Element, Wind.
Full-text (+58): Vayodhatu, Vayu, Dhatumanasikara, Vayutattvamaya, Akhanda, Akhandalaya, Layasamsthita, Shadvarsha, Shatsamvatsara, Padmanrityeshvari, Vayavi, Vayudhatu, Assasa Passasa, Devahita, Vayvagni, Sthira, Vivarana, Samvarana, Sukshma, Cala.
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Search found 61 books and stories containing Wind Element, Air element, Element of wind, Element of air; (plurals include: Wind Elements, Air elements, Element of winds, Element of airs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 1 - The Four Great Elements
Chapter 6 - Intimation Through Body And Speech
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Sitting Meditation < [Vipassana Meditation Guidelines]
Fundamentals of Vipassana Meditation (by Venerable Mahāsi Sayādaw)
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
B. Description of the Five Aggregates < [Chapter XIV - The Aggregates (khandha-niddesa)]
Defining of the Elements < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
Additional Ways of Giving Attention < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Mindfulness Of The Four Elements < [Chapter 2 - Preliminary Instructions For Meditators]
Part 4 - Sitting Meditation < [Appendix One]
Part 4 - Purification By Overcoming Doubt < [Chapter 5 - The Seven Stages Of Purification]
The Brahma Purana (by G. P. Bhatt)