Significance of Continuity
Synonyms: Consistency, Permanence, Cohesion, Stability, Endurance, Persistence, Succession
In Dutch: Continuïteit; In Finnish: Jatkuvuus; In Spanish: Continuidad; In German: Kontinuität; In Portugese: Continuidade; In Italian: Continuità; In Polish: Ciągłość; In Malay: Kesinambungan; In French: Continuité; In Swedish: Kontinuitet
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Buddhist concept of 'Continuity'
Continuity in Buddhism encompasses the cycle of existence, suggesting consistent identity amidst changes, ongoing experiences, and connections across states of being, while acknowledging the absence of complete soul persistence, highlighted by the concept of 'tantra.'
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) This classification of materiality considers phenomena with similar or single origination by temperature and nutriment as present, while those of unlike origination are past, and subsequent ones are future.[1] (2) The ongoing sequence of experiences or states that persist over time, influencing current conditions and contacts.[2]
From: Introducing Buddhist Abhidhamma
(1) A salient feature that signifies the persistence or constancy of material qualities over time.[3]
From: Patthanuddesa Dipani
(1) The state of being continuous, without interruption, particularly in the prolongation and existence of entities.[4]
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This is the cycle.[5]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The ongoing existence of a person or thing, maintained through changes and transformations over time.[6]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) The state of being continuous; there is no continuity of sound from moment to moment.[7] (2) The idea that experiences or elements follow a developmental sequence, analogous to the growth of a plant.[8]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The idea that there is no complete persistence of the soul's whole character over time.[9] (2) The idea that things maintain a consistent identity despite changes, which is debated in relation to seeds and their transformations.[10]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The principle denoted by the term 'tantra,' signifying an uninterrupted flow or connection in spiritual practice.[11]
Hindu concept of 'Continuity'
Continuity in Hinduism signifies the enduring nature of meanings ascribed to words, underscoring a consistent philosophical perspective that persists through time, reinforcing the timeless essence of spiritual concepts within the tradition.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The idea of continuity is also reliant on external elements, mirroring the dependency observed in the initial emergence; this suggests that sustained existence is contingent upon continuous support.[12] (2) The state of something that persists and fulfills different purposes through interaction with other things, indicating its ongoing existence and function.[13] (3) The state of being continuous; in this context, it refers to the unchanging nature of meaning derived from words.[14]
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Continuity and uninterruptedness of the race are ensured by making the invitatory and offering formulas continuous and relating to the same deities.[15]
From: Natyashastra (English)
(1) This means the absence of separation between words or not taking breath while uttering them, creating a seamless flow and enhancing the audience's engagement.[16]
Jain concept of 'Continuity'
In Jainism, Continuity signifies the interconnectedness of all entities, where even seemingly disparate objects like water and grass contribute to the creation of cow’s milk, illustrating that everything possesses a form of continuity in existence.
From: Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra
(1) For water, grass, etc., make cow’s milk surely. There is not a single object here that has no continuity, like a flower in the sky or hair on a tortoise.[17]
The concept of Continuity in local and regional sources
Continuity, according to regional sources, links past, present, and future "streams of life." It ensures a connection between these temporal dimensions.
From: Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra
(1) This refers to the state of enduring or persisting, a characteristic observed in pure souls and certain substances.[18]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is ensured between the streams of life that are conventionally termed the past, the present and the future.[19]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) Continuity is the reason that the background context of talks has been retained, ensuring a smooth flow of information.[20]
The concept of Continuity in scientific sources
Continuity emphasizes a seamless care experience for maternal and neonatal health, ensuring women receive consistent support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum stages, thus preventing gaps or disruptions in their healthcare services.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Based on the information, continuity is one of the secondary factors within a commercial street's physical setting.[21] (2) It is the principle that mass is conserved.[22] (3) Continuity is examined in relation to social representations, exploring how these representations persist and evolve over time within social contexts.[23] (4) Continuity represents a long-term perspective in sustainable HRM, focusing on both the organizational and employee relationship, with survival over the long term as an ambition, which is why continuity is significant.[24] (5) Continuity refers to maintaining the continuity of the role of heritage in the life of its community, which is a key aspect of defining an appropriate style for reconstruction.[25]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Refers to the psychological thread that an individual establishes between their past, present and future amid inevitable personal and social change.[26] (2) The provided block of text identifies the consistent and uninterrupted care across socioeconomic levels that contributed to differences in COVID-19 severity.[27]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) In helping us to understand how to support transformative learning with adults, Kegan writes of confirmation, contradiction, this.[28] (2) Continuity explores different development patterns, along with complex pre/post-conversion and deconversion processes, within the individual's UWC.[29] (3) Continuity is maintained via doctrine, raising the foundational question of what doctrine is and how it is usually construed in Western dogmatics.[30] (4) This concept, referencing Data's bowl, is challenged, with an alternative explanation suggesting it belonged to a merchant from Bengal rather than indicating cultural unity.[31] (5) It is part of the illusory triple construct and is the continuity of a next moment brought about by itself.[32]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) This word describes the consistent presence of students within clinical teams and learning groups, which is a feature of the program design and gives students the opportunity to become embedded in the system.[33] (2) The consistent and connected provision of care, particularly in the context of maternal and neonatal health, emphasizing the seamless flow of services and support for women as they navigate the various stages of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, ensuring that their needs are met without gaps or disruptions in their care.[34]