Earth Element: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Earth 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)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): A Critical Edition and Annotated Translation by Jason BirchThe Earth Element is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pṛthivī-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 (pṛthivītattva) is first, water second, fire third, air 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)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and Doctriness. dhātu (I).
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).
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Partial matches: Earth, Element.
Full-text (+108): Pathavidhatu, Prithvi, Parthividharana, Kshitijaya, Kalagni, Prithvitattva, Dhatumanasikara, Kamalasana, Lakara, Haritala, Square, Catushkona, Hemarucira, Stambhakari, Parvati, Sannibha, Navamasa, Samsiddhi, Vajrasamnibha, Acarin Sutta.
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Search found 63 books and stories containing Earth Element, Element of earth; (plurals include: Earth Elements, Element of earths). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Buddhist Teaching on Physical Phenomena (by Nina van Gorkom)
Vipassana Meditation (by Chanmyay Sayadaw)
Part 2 - Mindfulness Of The Four Elements < [Chapter 2 - Preliminary Instructions For Meditators]
Part 4 - Sitting Meditation < [Appendix One]
Part 1 - Balancing The Mental Faculties < [Chapter 6 - Nine Ways To Sharpen The Mental Faculties]
Visuddhimagga (the pah of purification) (by Ñāṇamoli Bhikkhu)
Defining of the Elements < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
Additional Ways of Giving Attention < [Chapter XI - Nutriment and the Elements (samādhi-niddesa)]
Chapter XVIII - Purification of View (diṭṭhi-visuddhi-niddesa) < [Part 3 - Understanding (Paññā)]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 5 - Taming of Baka Brahmā < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]
Introduction (definition and characteristics of the perfections, pāramī) < [Chapter 6 - On Pāramitā]
Part 21 - Eight Causes of Earthquakes < [Chapter 40 - The Buddha Declared the Seven Factors of Non-Decline for Rulers]