Significance of Coordination

Coordination in Tibetan Buddhism highlights the necessary alignment between different elements, essential for valid evidence and effective communication. In contrast, in the realm of science, Coordination refers to the assessment of a patient's ability to perform smooth movements, typically evaluated through the heel-shin method to identify potential motor control issues. Both interpretations stress the importance of relationships, whether between concepts in Buddhism or between physical movements in medical assessments.1
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Synonyms: Collaboration, Cooperation, Organization, Synchronization, Integration, Collective effort, Teamwork, Harmonization

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Buddhist concept of 'Coordination'

Buddhism Books

Coordination in Buddhism signifies the essential alignment of concepts to validate evidence and highlights the interconnectedness of various elements, facilitating deeper understanding and effective communication among them.

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
Tibetan Buddhism Books

From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]

(1) The relationship and connection between different concepts or entities, central to understanding and communication.[1] (2) The necessary alignment or relationship between different elements or concepts to serve as valid evidence.[2]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

The concept of Coordination in scientific sources

Science Books

Coordination is the ability to execute smooth, controlled movements, as tested by the heel-shin method, which helps identify motor control issues in patients, highlighting its importance in assessing overall motor function.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) Coordination, tested using the heel-shin method, evaluates a patient's ability to execute smooth, controlled movements, and this examination is used to identify possible motor control issues.[3]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.