Significance of Pantheism
Pantheism in various philosophical and religious contexts emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and equates God with the universe. In Buddhism, it suggests a merging of beliefs into Brahmanism. Vaishnavism critiques this view as a denial of the Absolute. The Puranas reflect the belief that divinity permeates all aspects of nature, uniting God and nature as one. Throughout Indian history, Pantheism has influenced thinkers, asserting that all is God and that God encompasses the universe and everything within it.
Synonyms: Animism, Polytheism, Naturalism, Spirituality, Theism, Earth worship, Universalism, Deism
In Dutch: Pantheïsme; In German: Pantheismus; In Finnish: Panteismi; In Spanish: Panteísmo
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Buddhist concept of 'Pantheism'
Pantheism in Buddhism suggests a merging of core Buddhist beliefs with Brahmanism, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things and highlighting a potential syncretism between these philosophical systems.
From: The Fo-Sho-Hing-Tsan-King (A Life of Buddha)
(1) A belief form suspecting a merging of Buddhism's distinctive beliefs into later Brahmanism, focusing on the interconnectedness of all things.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Pantheism'
Pantheism in Hinduism encompasses the belief that God is synonymous with the universe, existing in all aspects of nature, reflecting a unity of the divine presence, ultimately portraying God and nature as one interconnected reality.
From: Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4
(1) The belief that God is present in all parts of nature and that the universe is synonymous with divinity.[2] (2) The doctrine that God is all and all is God, representing the unity of God and nature as one substance with various modifications.[3]
From: Vishnu Purana
(1) The belief reflecting that the divine presence is manifested in all aspects of the universe; a notion evident within the complex narratives of the Puranas.[4]
From: Sri Krishna-Chaitanya
(1) The view that identifies God with the universe, which is criticized as a denial of the Absolute.[5]
The concept of Pantheism in local and regional sources
Pantheism is a belief that equates God with the universe and nature, influencing perspectives on divinity by presenting God as synonymous with all existence. It encompasses views of an infinite reality and unity in the scientific or poetic realms.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The view that all is God and that God is all, with two possible forms: one starting with the belief in God as infinite reality and the other beginning with a scientific or poetic vision of the world as unity.[6] (2) A belief system that equates God with the universe and nature, influencing Whitman's approach to divinity.[7] (3) The belief that God is synonymous with the universe and everything within it.[8]