Significance of Affirmation
In Tibetan Buddhism, Affirmation is understood as the result of combining two negatives, which leads to the confirmation or assertion of a positive statement. This concept highlights the interplay of negation in language to ultimately convey and affirm positivity. The process emphasizes how oppositional elements can come together to create a clearer understanding or affirmation of an idea or truth.
Synonyms: Confirmation, Assertion, Declaration, Statement, Agreement, Validation, Acknowledgment, Approval, Support, Consent
In Dutch: Bevestiging; In Finnish: Vahvistus
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Buddhist concept of 'Affirmation'
In Buddhism, Affirmation may be understood as the positive conclusion derived from the interplay of two negatives, leading to the confirmation of a positive truth or statement, emphasizing the potential for clarity and understanding.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The act of asserting or confirming a statement that can lead to the establishment of negation, according to the text.[1] (2) The outcome when two negatives are used, resulting in the confirmation or assertion of a positive statement.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Affirmation'
In Hinduism, Affirmation denotes a confirmatory statement linking an indicative mark to its subject, underscoring the connection through similarities. This highlights the importance of verifiable relationships within philosophical discourse.
From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali
(1) A confirmatory statement that establishes the connection between the indicative mark and the subject, which is part of the Instance corroborating by similarity.[3]