Significance of Traditional knowledge
Synonyms: Cultural wisdom, Ancestral knowledge, Indigenous knowledge, Folk knowledge, Classical knowledge, Cultural knowledge
In Dutch: Traditionele kennis; In German: Traditionelles Wissen; In Finnish: Perinteinen tieto; In Spanish: Conocimiento tradicional
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Buddhist concept of 'Traditional knowledge'
Traditional knowledge in Buddhism encompasses contemporary conventional wisdom and includes generational teachings from the Lord, emphasizing practical understanding and practices that connect learners to the present within the context of Buddhist teachings.
From: Abhidharmakośa
(1) Traditional knowledge is called conventional and it is always related to the present.[1]
From: Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika)
(1) An understanding or practice passed down through generations, in this case referred to by the Lord in his teachings.[2]
Hindu concept of 'Traditional knowledge'
In Hinduism, Traditional knowledge encompasses generational wisdom across various domains, including Ayurveda, architecture, and sacred texts like the Veda, forming the foundation for cultural practices and interpretations essential for societal understanding and progress.
From: Mandukya Upanishad
(1) Refers to understanding or wisdom that has been passed down through generations.[3] (2) The established belief that dreams are considered unreal and devoid of meaning.[4]
From: Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice)
(1) The knowledge acquired through generations within the pasupata acaryas, essential for interpreting sacred texts.[5]
From: Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory
(1) The collective knowledge and practices handed down through generations, particularly in the context of Indian chemistry and medicine.[6]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The understanding and beliefs that have been passed down from the elders.[7]
From: Yoga-sutras (with Vyasa and Vachaspati Mishra)
(1) The teachings derived from authoritative texts like the Veda, which are viewed as the true means for worldly progress and understanding.[8]
From: Vastu-shastra (Introduction to Indian architecture)
(1) The accumulated wisdom and practices passed down through generations, pivotal in the context of Indian architecture and culture.[9]
From: Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana
(1) The accumulated understanding and standards of poetical criteria expected of both poets and their audiences, as per Sanskrit poetics.[10]
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) The accumulated understanding and practices of Ayurveda passed down through generations, which were incorporated into later texts.[11]
The concept of Traditional knowledge in local and regional sources
Traditional knowledge encompasses ancient wisdom that can challenge modern educational values and established perceptions, emphasizing the importance of viewing life without these limiting constraints, as highlighted by Krishnamurti’s insistence on open-minded exploration.
From: Self-Knowledge in Krishnamurti’s Philosophy
(1) Established and accepted understandings that often limit perception; Krishnamurti insisted on looking at life without these constraints.[12]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The ancient wisdom and philosophies that may conflict with contemporary educational ideals.[13]
The concept of Traditional knowledge in scientific sources
Traditional knowledge encompasses the cultural practices, innovations, and wisdom of indigenous communities, particularly regarding food preparation and health maintenance, which can significantly inform and enhance contemporary nutritional guidelines.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Cultural understandings and practices regarding the use of herbal plants, crucial for preserving the use of Terminalia Arjuna.[14] (2) The cultural and historical understanding of herbal treatments and practices that have been passed down through generations, particularly in the context of Indian medicine.[15] (3) The accumulation of insights and practices passed down through generations related to health and healing, which the book aims to preserve.[16] (4) Wisdom and practices that have been passed down through generations regarding the use of local plants for health, nutrition, and other purposes.[17] (5) The accumulated wisdom and practices regarding the use of plants for medicinal purposes that has been passed down through generations, relevant to the use of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis.[18]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Cultural understanding and practices regarding the use of herbal medicine passed down through generations, particularly relevant to cancer treatment.[19] (2) Cultural knowledge passed down through generations regarding the use and benefits of herbs in traditional medicine practices.[20] (3) TK refers to the understanding and skills of ancient culture-based practices that differ from modern synthetic knowledge, including the use of plants for treating various diseases.[21] (4) The accumulated wisdom and practices passed down through generations, often encompassing health, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.[22] (5) The time tested knowledge of Ayurveda that can assist in the management and prevention of diseases.[23]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) The accumulated wisdom embedded within ancient texts regarding the uses and identities of plants.[24] (2) The understanding and practices regarding the use of local resources, specifically wild edibles, passed down through generations among the Kollimalayalis.[25] (3) The accumulated knowledge and practices regarding the use of plants and natural resources, important for the cultural identity of the tribals.[26] (4) The heritage and practices passed down through generations that inform the Irula tribe's use of medicinal plants.[27] (5) Cumulative knowledge, practices, and beliefs about health, passed down through generations within a community.[28]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Cultural understandings and practices related to medicine and health passed down through generations, often associated with herbal medicine.[29] (2) Herbal knowledge that has been passed down through generations, helping local communities treat various ailments effectively.[30] (3) The body of knowledge and practices developed by communities over generations, particularly in relation to health and medicine.[31] (4) Cultural insights and understanding regarding the use of natural resources, particularly in medicinal applications passed through generations.[32] (5) Long-standing practices and remedies that have been deemed effective for revitalization after childbirth.[33]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
(1) Culled insights and practices passed down through generations, especially in the field of pediatric care in Ayurveda.[34] (2) The accumulated knowledge regarding the use of local medicinal plants and treatments typically held by folklore practitioners.[35] (3) The accumulated wisdom and practices developed over generations within the Ayurveda system, particularly regarding drug preparation and use.[36] (4) The knowledge systems and practices dating back generations that are specific to certain communities and cultures regarding health and healing.[37] (5) Knowledge, innovations, and practices of indigenous and local communities that are passed down through generations.[38]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Cultural understanding and practices regarding the preparation and use of Arishta and Asava in Ayurvedic medicine.[39] (2) The innovations and practices of indigenous communities that include medicinal uses and benefits of local plants.[40] (3) Cultural practices and wisdom accumulated over generations, here referring to methods of water purification in Indian Ayurveda.[41]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) Culturally rooted knowledge about health practices and remedies, vital to the foundation of Ayurvedic medicine.[42] (2) The accumulated body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs about the relationship between living beings and their environment, often including medicinal practices.[43]