Confusion, Confused: 3 definitions
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Confusion means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
Being Confused (by meditation) is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vimohita, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Some are devoted to Mantra Yoga, some are confused by meditation (dhyāna-vimohita) and some tormented by forceful [practices]. They do not know what causes one to cross over [to liberation]. [...]”.
Yoga is originally considered a branch of Hindu philosophy (astika), but both ancient and modern Yoga combine the physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga teaches various physical techniques also known as āsanas (postures), used for various purposes (eg., meditation, contemplation, relaxation).
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
Confusion refers to one of the “Four Negative Tendencies” (representing the major impediments to receiving secret teachings).—Cf. Thuken Chökyi Nyima (1737–1802) in the preface of his text, The Crystal Mirror of Philosophical Systems in the section called An Expression of Worship and Promise to Compose. [...] The Four Negative Tendencies are: desire, fear, anger and confusion. Alternatively, it may refer to the sorts of beings who are controlled by these tendencies.
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 (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+3230): Sambhrama, Vibhranta, Kalakala, Bhranti, Sambhranta, Kolahala, Nakula, Sankula, Vaiklavya, Vibhrama, Bhranta, Samutpinja, Samkirna, Adhira, Samakula, Akrama, Gadabada, Astavyasta, Varnasankara, Samkarya.
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Search found 573 books and stories containing Confusion, Confused, Confusions; (plurals include: Confusions, Confuseds, Confusionses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mulamadhyamaka-karika (English) (by Stephen Batchelor)
Chapter 23 - Investigation of Error
Chapter 6 - Investigation of Desire and the Desirous One
Shurangama Sutra (with commentary) (English) (by Hsuan Hua)
Emphasizing the significance of the dual aspects < [Chapter 1 - The Origin of Demonic States]
Conclusion that the confusion is on the part of the cultivator < [Chapter 1 - The Origin of Demonic States]
Conclusion on the harm, and command to offer protection < [Chapter 4 - The Thinking Skandha]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b - The basis of the confusion in the eight consciousnesses < [B. The extended explanation of the particulars]
Part 2 - There is no realization by the divisions of doctrine < [E. There is no realization by the words of doctrine]
Part 1 - The natural state < [B. The view that realizes suchness]
Strange Bedfellows < [Volume 7, Issue 9 (2016)]
The Challenge of Biblical Textual Criticism < [Volume 13, Issue 8 (2022)]
Unchaste Celibates < [Volume 13, Issue 5 (2022)]
Consumer Confusion and Green Consumption Intentions from the Perspective of... < [Volume 13, Issue 4 (2021)]
Tensions and Opportunities < [Volume 12, Issue 3 (2020)]
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Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 5 - The king and his Council (pariṣad) < [Chapter 6 - Polity in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 2.2 - Dynasties of Post-Mahābhārata war (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the Matsyapurāṇa]