Significance of Insight
Synonyms: Understanding, Awareness, Perception, Comprehension, Realization, Discernment, Intuition, Knowledge, Enlightenment, Wisdom
In Dutch: Inzicht; In Finnish: Näkemys; In Spanish: Conocimiento; In German: Einblick; In French: Aperçu; In Finnish: Oivallus; In Malay: Wawasan; In Portugese: Entendimento; In Italian: Intuizione; In Polish: Wgląd
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Buddhist concept of 'Insight'
Insight in Buddhism is a profound understanding acquired through meditation that enables the realization of the impermanence and non-self nature of reality, leading to spiritual awakening and enlightenment, essential for achieving liberation and wisdom.
From: Dhammapada (Illustrated)
(1) This refers to the faculty of clear perception and understanding, particularly concerning the nature of reality.[1] (2) This term refers to the ability to understand the true nature of things, as mentioned in the text.[2] (3) The ability to perceive and understand the deeper truths of existence, essential for leading a modest life and making ethical choices.[3] (4) The understanding and realization that lead to spiritual awakening, allowing one to see the nature of reality clearly.[4] (5) A form of penetrative awareness and understanding in Buddhism, part of the noble eight-fold path leading to enlightenment.[5]
From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
(1) The accused bhikkhu developed Insight through meditation, a practice that ultimately led him to attain arahatship.[6] (2) A faculty of wisdom that allows for the control of the mind, stopping the incessant flow of mental defilements.[7] (3) It is one of the jewels that cannot be acquired without faith, alongside generosity, morality, and development of concentration; its attainment leads to enjoyment of pleasures and the bliss of Nibbana.[8] (4) A quality with two distinct phases in meditation: the period of practice and the period of special apperception, leading to Path-knowledge.[9] (5) After the arising of the ardent desire to attain the Supramundane, the yogi tries towards his goal by cultivating this.[10]
From: Cetasikas
(1) The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of something.[11] (2) The clear understanding that leads to the eradication of defilements, crucial for achieving enlightenment.[12]
From: Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification)
(1) Insight is a crucial element, guiding the difference in enlightenment factors, path factors, and jhana factors; it can be accompanied by joy or equanimity and is related to the comprehension of formations and the path to liberation.[13] (2) A form of knowledge that is dealt with in the sections on postures, full awareness, and attention directed to elements, as stated in the relevant text.[14] (3) The understanding that arises from meditation, leading to the transformation of one's perception of reality.[15] (4) Insight refers to the deep understanding achieved through meditation and contemplation, leading to the realization of the true nature of phenomena as impermanent, painful, and not-self.[16]
From: A Discourse on Paticcasamuppada
(1) A knowledge that dawns on the yogi only when, with the development of concentration, and in accordance with Satipatthana method he watches the nama rupa process.[17]
From: Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6
(1) Insight refers to the spiritual understanding and wisdom that the Brother seeks to develope through meditation, but fails to achieve during his time in the forest, leading to his discouragement.[18] (2) The rapture that the Bodhisatta lived in, leading him to have a large following of hermits.[19] (3) A deeper understanding and awareness that leads to spiritual freedom and happiness, possessed by the ascetics.[20] (4) A crucial state that is achieved through concentration and understanding, allowing individuals to realize the futility of material conquests compared to spiritual victories.[21] (5) A profound understanding or realization often linked to spiritual awakening and enlightenment, which the Bodhisatta momentarily loses due to passion.[22]
From: Abhidhamma in Daily Life
(1) A realization that can be affirmed apart from belief, inclination, hearsay, argument, reflection, or delight in speculation.[23] (2) The realization that one knows very little about oneself and the reality around them.[24] (3) Insight refers to the ability to perceive the true nature of reality, recognizing the impermanence and non-self characteristic of nama and rupa.[25]
From: Milindapanha (questions of King Milinda)
(1) The perception of the impermanence of all beings, the suffering inherent in individuality, and the non-existence of any soul.[26] (2) A form of vision or understanding that is typically said to arise from contemplation and is distinct from the divine eye mentioned in the context of King Sivi.[27]
From: A Manual of Abhidhamma
(1) A deeper understanding of the nature of existence achieved through meditation and contemplation.[28] (2) A form of deep understanding gained through meditative practices, essential for developing wisdom in Buddhist teachings.[29] (3) A mental clarity achieved through deep meditation, leading to understanding of impermanence and the nature of existence.[30]
From: The Doctrine of Paticcasamuppada
(1) The deep understanding of the nature of reality and phenomena, essential for achieving enlightenment in Buddhism.[31]
From: Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra
(1) This is a deep understanding or wisdom gained through meditation, which is balanced with mental quietude to facilitate spiritual progress.[32]
From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]
(1) This is equated with skill in the context of the examining base, representing the wisdom used to discern the characteristics of the moments of existence under consideration.[33] (2) The intention of insight plays a role in the imperishability of practice, and it is displayed by the bodhisattva's purification of what they have learned, according to the text.[34] (3) It is the ability to understand the true nature of reality. It allows one to see through illusions and gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.[35] (4) This is the outcome of the forms of religion, learning, and efforts of thorough entrance, representing the culmination of the bodhisattva's training and understanding.[36] (5) The meaning is the complete awakening to omniscience through this appearing in a moment of thought, as the letter displays the mass of qualities in the bodhisattva.[37]
From: Lankavatara Sutra
(1) A deep understanding or perception of the true nature of reality, essential for spiritual development.[38]
From: Mahayana Mahaparinirvana Sutra
(1) Deep understanding or realization about the nature of reality, often developed through meditative practices.[39]
From: Mahavastu (great story)
(1) The deep understanding gained through experience, learning, and reflection.[40]
From: Bodhinyana
(1) Insight is gained when one knows in accordance with Truth, a state achieved through proper investigation and practice.[41]
From: The Great Chariot
(1) The deep understanding that enables the realization of dharmas as not distinct entities.[42]
Hindu concept of 'Insight'
In Hinduism, Insight encompasses divine understanding in worship, poetic perception of truths, beyond-literal awareness, sacrificial invocation, and intuitive recognition, reflecting a profound grasp of knowledge essential for spiritual and artistic expression.
From: Asvalayana-grihya-sutra
(1) A quality requested from Agni, Indra and Surya as part of a ritual; it is one of the benefits sought through prayer.[43] (2) An important quality that may be invoked in the sacrificial context.[44]
From: Hiranyakesi-grihya-sutra
(1) A divine understanding desired and invoked during worship, sought from various deities.[45]
From: Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation
(1) The intuitive understanding possessed by the great Aliavandar that led to his recognition of Ramanuja.[46]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Insights is presented as a component of a title or description, associated with market analysis and data from the medtech industry, suggesting a focus on understanding and interpretation.[47]
From: Brahma Sutras (Ramanuja)
(1) Insight, particularly based on Scripture, enables the instruction given by Indra about himself, guiding meditation towards Brahman which constitutes his Self.[48]
The concept of Insight in local and regional sources
Insight, according to the text, is the understanding gained from suffering. Anguish can unlock deeper comprehension and enlightenment within our lives.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) This refers to a deep understanding of the characters' experiences and motivations, gained through Mistry's narrative, allowing readers to connect with their emotional world.[49]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) It is what suffering provides into the depths of lives. The author suggests that moments of anguish can open up pathways to understanding and enlightenment.[50]
The concept of Insight in scientific sources
Insight encompasses valuable reviewer perspectives enhancing published content quality and a patient's understanding of their illness, with poor insight often leading to non-compliance with treatment.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Deep understanding gained from observation or experience.[51] (2) Insight is gained when the contributions or words shared by one team member provide valuable inspiration to another, suggesting that the recipient can successfully adapt and refer to the shared method in the context of their own ongoing research project.[52] (3) Represent the understanding or realization of something, often gained through observation, analysis, or experience.[53]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) In the clinical section, the item for insight was marked as 'No', although the text suggests she is aware of her distress.[54] (2) This is the understanding of a specific cause and effect within a specific context.[55]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) A deep and accurate understanding of something, which may form part of the perceptual process leading to mystical experiences.[56] (2) It is a recognition of an experience already known, even if not fundamentally on the level of verbal knowledge, which Abhinavagupta suggests Mary gains rather than new knowledge.[57] (3) Insights are valuable understandings that preachers need to name, confront, and challenge within their cultural context, as they seek to make the gospel more understandable.[58]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Insight is one of the four parameters needed to reach the loftier kind of certainty, and whoever has it will certainly achieve wisdom, according to the text.[59]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The valuable perspectives that reviewers share, along with their expertise, contributing to the quality of published content.[60] (2) This refers to a patient's understanding of their illness, and poor insight is often linked to non-compliance.[61]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) Insight, as measured by the Insight and Treatment Attitude Questionnaire, reflects a patient's awareness of their mental disorder, symptoms, and the need for treatment, influencing medication adherence.[62]