Significance of As well

The phrase "as well" has different interpretations across philosophical perspectives. In Vaisheshika, it indicates that Inherence shares the same characteristics as Being, particularly regarding cognition. In Mahayana, it highlights the universal nature of suffering, asserting that both those who run and those who do not share the same pain. In Theravada, the phrase relates to the actions of a leopard. Each interpretation illustrates the multifaceted understanding of traits and experiences within these traditions.1
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Synonyms: Also, Likewise, In addition, Too, Along with, As well as, Moreover.

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Buddhist concept of 'As well'

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In Buddhism, "As well" emphasizes the shared experience of suffering, illustrating that regardless of one's actions—whether running or not—everyone encounters similar pain, underscoring the universality of human suffering.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)

(1) This describes the leopard's actions.[1]

Theravada 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).

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
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From: Mahavastu (great story)

(1) The text uses this phrase to indicate that those who run, and those who do not run, experience the same suffering, highlighting the universality of the pain.[2]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

Hindu concept of 'As well'

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In Hinduism, "As well" signifies that Inherence shares the same traits as Being, particularly the knowledge that its cause cannot be comprehended through valid means, highlighting the complexities of understanding existence.

Significance in Vaisheshika (school of philosophy):
Vaisheshika Books

From: Padarthadharmasamgraha and Nyayakandali

(1) This is used to indicate that the same characteristics apply to Inherence as to Being, such as the inability to cognize a cause for it through valid means of knowledge.[3]

Vaisheshika refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. Vaisheshika deals with subjects such as logic, epistemology, philosophy and expounds concepts similar to Buddhism in nature