Significance of Cult
Synonyms: Sect, Group, Movement, Denomination, Fellowship, Community, Religion, Belief system, Following, Order, Religious group, Faction, Clan
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Buddhist concept of 'Cult'
In Buddhism, "Cult" emphasizes the philosophical and religious aspects of the Buddha's teachings. It involves a deep exploration of Buddhist concepts, particularly focusing on the idea of nothingness and its significance within the religion.
From: Hualin International Journal of Buddhist Studies
(1) This term signifies a focus on the philosophical and religious perspectives of the Buddha, examining the concept of nothingness within the context of Buddhism.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Cult'
In Hinduism, "Cult" signifies the practice of performing sacrifices as a form of worship directed toward the deities, emphasizing the importance of ritualistic offerings in spiritual devotion and religious observance.
From: Satapatha-brahmana
(1) Refers to the sacrifice being performed as an act of worship to the gods.[2]
The concept of Cult in local and regional sources
Cult, in this context, signifies Sri Moharana's recent embrace of fervent patriotism, aligning himself with the growing political sentiment in the region.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) Observers noticed that Sri Moharana had lately taken to the cult of patriotism, aligning himself with the emerging political sentiment.[3]
The concept of Cult in scientific sources
Cult, as defined in this context, describes groups supported by the public, specifically in South Africa. These groups cannot be legally prohibited but can be addressed through collective action, fostering unity and promoting education.
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Is a primary activity of man and a gift offered for self-sanctification. It serves as the origin for creating tools and abstract concepts, understood as a process of disintegration.[4] (2) The cult of St Oda is a central theme, explored in relation to regionalism and hagiographic interactions among Sint-Oedenrode, ’s-Hertogenbosch, and Liège during the medieval period.[5] (3) A cult has formed around Zöhre Ana, with its basis in experience, developing a characteristic discourse, mythology, cosmology, and praxis that guide interactions between devotees and the saint.[6] (4) The text argues that extreme passion for work eventually turns work into a "cult", so much so that to work now means to pray.[7] (5) It refers to the worship and practices surrounding Cakravarticintaman ˙ i, spread by Buddhist monks and evolving in response to regional artistic traditions.[8]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) These are groups that the public supports, particularly in South Africa, which cannot be prevented by legislation, but can be countered through unity and education.[9]
Classical concept of 'Cult'
From: Egyptian Magic
(1) The origin of green schist objects and use, exceedingly widespread until the end of the neolithic period, but with the advent of the people whom we call Egyptians they become very rare.[10]
From: Ancient Egypt the Light of the World
(1) A cult emerges from the darkness of the past upon the way to worship; the worship of the mother with young, who was the pregnant, therefore the great, mother.[11]
From: The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1
(1) Describes how the ram-headed god Khnemu, vulture goddess Nekhebet, and crocodile god Sebek, among others, were extremely ancient.[12]