Wind Element, Air Element: 2 definitions
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Wind Element means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Yoga (school of philosophy)
The Air Element is denoted by the Sanskrit term Vāyu-Tattva, according to the Amanaska Yoga treatise dealing with meditation, absorption, yogic powers and liberation.—Accordingly, as Īśvara says to Vāmadeva: “[...] Now, I will teach knowledge for the liberation of those people who have conquered their passion. [...] The element earth is first, water second, fire third, air (vāyutattva) fourth, ether fifth and mind is said to be the sixth. The seventh is the highest reality: he who knows it, is liberated. [...]”.
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
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
vāyo-dhātu (s. dhātu).
Theravāda 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).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Element, Air, Wind.
Full-text (+107): Vayodhatu, Vayu, Feng da, Feng jie, Vayutattvamaya, Phong chong, Dhatumanasikara, Nasikavatayatta, Feng zhong, Akhandalaya, Layasamsthita, Akhanda, Shatsamvatsara, Shadvarsha, Vayudhatu, Padmanrityeshvari, Vayavi, Vayumahabhuta, Vayvatmaka, Devahita.
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The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Vipassana Meditation Course (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Sitting Meditation < [Vipassana Meditation Guidelines]
How to develop the Excellent Wisdom in Subhasutta (by Phramaha Anuchon Khammee (Sasanakitti))
Part 4.1 - Wisdom development according to Kāyānupassanā-satipaṭṭhāna < [Chapter 4 - How to develop the Excellent Wisdom as appeared in Subhasutta]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
B. Description of the Five Aggregates < [Chapter XIV - The Aggregates (khandha-niddesa)]
B. Description of the Elements (dhātu) < [Chapter XV - The Bases and Elements (āyatana-dhātu-niddesa)]
Defining of the Elements < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
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A Gift of Dhamma (by Ajahn Chah)