Significance of Sameness
The concept of Sameness is significant in both Tibetan Buddhism and Vedanta. In Tibetan Buddhism, Sameness involves the understanding of all things as equal and unified in essence, highlighted by the exclamation Ho!, and reflects the inherent equality in the fundamental nature of reality. In Vedanta, Sameness indicates a state of unchanging essence, particularly regarding the concept of Atman. Both philosophies emphasize the unity and constancy inherent in the nature of existence.
Synonyms: Similarity, Monotony, Homogeneity, Consistency, Standardization, Likeness
In Spanish: Igualdad; In Dutch: Gelijkheid; In Finnish: Samanlaisuus
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Buddhist concept of 'Sameness'
In Buddhism, Sameness signifies the acknowledgment of inherent equality and unity among all beings, reflected by the exclamation "Ho!" It underscores the shared essence and uniform nature of all existence within reality's vastness.
From: Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary)
(1) The equality and uniformity present in the fundamental nature of all things, emphasized in the context of reality's expanse.[1] (2) The recognition of everything as equal and unified in essence, as indicated by the exclamationHo!.[2]
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) The concept that letters are recognized as identical regardless of their arrangement in different words, supporting the notion of their eternity and constancy.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Sameness'
In Hinduism, Sameness signifies an unchanging essence, particularly concerning the Atman, which represents the eternal and unaltered nature of the self beyond physical and temporal variations.
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) A state of remaining unchanged or constant, particularly in reference to the essence of the Atman.[4]