Significance of Wholesome practice

Wholesome practice is interpreted across various traditions. In Tibetan Buddhism, it involves practices by monks aligned with the Vinaya. Ayurveda emphasizes habits that promote health and well-being through mindful food and conduct choices. Theravada Buddhism focuses on positive actions for moral development and enlightenment. Science, on the other hand, defines wholesome practice as dietary and lifestyle choices that support health and harmony with seasonal changes, showcasing diverse approaches to fostering well-being.

Synonyms: Healthy routine, Constructive behavior, Positive action, Beneficial activity, Healthy habit, Virtuous action

In Dutch: Gezonde praktijk; In Finnish: Terve käytäntö; In Spanish: Práctica saludable; In German: Gesunde Praxis

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Buddhist concept of 'Wholesome practice'

Buddhism Books

Wholesome practice in Buddhism encompasses positive actions that foster moral development and enlightenment, as well as the rigorous practices of monks that deepen their understanding and adherence to the Vinaya.

Significance in Theravada (major branch of Buddhism):
Theravada Books

From: Maha Buddhavamsa—The Great Chronicle of Buddhas

(1) Positive actions and conduct that lead to moral development and enlightenment.[1]

Theravada is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

Significance in Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism):
Tibetan Buddhism Books

From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)

(1) Refers to the practices done by monks that further their understanding and adherence to the Vinaya.[2]

Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayana) are collected indepently.

Hindu concept of 'Wholesome practice'

Hinduism Books

Wholesome practice in Hinduism emphasizes healthy behaviors and habits that enhance well-being, advocating for mindful choices in diet and conduct to foster physical and spiritual health.

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)

(1) Behaviors and habits that promote health and well-being, encouraging careful selection of food and conduct.[3]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

The concept of Wholesome practice in scientific sources

Science Books

Wholesome practice involves making dietary and lifestyle choices that promote health and align with seasonal changes, fostering a harmonious relationship between individuals and their environment. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to natural rhythms for overall well-being.

Plural form: Wholesome practices.