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Profound religious thought
In a religious context, the practice of contemplation seeks a direct awareness of the divine which transcends the intellect, often in accordance with
Contemplation
Christian mystical practices
took up the use of both the Greek (theoria) and Latin (contemplatio, contemplation) terminology to describe various forms of prayer and the process of
Christian_mysticism
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up contemplation in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Contemplation is a type of prayer or meditation. Contemplation or Contemplator may also refer
Contemplation (disambiguation)
Contemplation_(disambiguation)
Form of mystical prayer in Christian theology
Infused contemplation is a form of contemplative prayer in Christian mysticism and spiritual theology understood as a supernatural or grace-given knowledge
Infused_contemplation
Concept in Jainism
In Jain tradition, twelve contemplations, (Prakrit: बारस अणुवेक्खा, bhavana) are the twelve mental reflections that a Jain ascetic and a practitioner should
Twelve_Contemplations
Buddhist meditation practice
Buddha contemplation (Chinese: guānfo 觀佛), also known as Contemplative nenbutsu (Japanese: kan nenbutsu, 観念仏) is a central Buddhist meditation practice
Buddha_contemplation
Court ruling to defer the disposition of a defendant's case
In criminal procedure, an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD or ACOD) allows a court to defer the disposition of a defendant's case, with
Adjournment in contemplation of dismissal
Adjournment_in_contemplation_of_dismissal
Pure land sutra in East Asian Mahāyāna Buddhism
Amitāyus Contemplation Sūtra (simplified Chinese: 佛说观无量寿佛经; traditional Chinese: 佛說觀無量壽佛經; pinyin: Fóshuōguānwúliàngshòufójīng, English: Contemplation of Amitāyus
Amitāyus_Contemplation_Sūtra
Collection of poetry by Victor Hugo
Les Contemplations (French pronunciation: [le kɔ̃tɑ̃plɑsjɔ̃]; The Contemplations) is a song and collection of poetry by Victor Hugo, published in 1856
Les_Contemplations
17th-century Catholic mystical practices
over the relation between meditation and contemplation, the distinction between acquired and infused contemplation, the relation of ascetical effort to divine
Quietism (Christian contemplation)
Quietism_(Christian_contemplation)
American Franciscan priest and writer
Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati in 1971, and the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque in 1987. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular
Richard_Rohr
Chinese Buddhist master who founded the Tiantai school
simultaneous contemplation of the two truths. Zhiyi emphasized that the highest form of contemplation is "perfect and immediate calming and contemplation," where
Zhiyi
Art project by Alexey Parygin
Contemplation of Money (Russian: Созерца́ние де́нег, romanized: Sozertsániye déneg) is an conceptual project by the artist Alexey Parygin, realized in
Contemplation_of_Money
American actor (1962–2023)
co-star Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Reddick released his debut album Contemplations & Remembrances in 2007, and in early 2008, he was cast in a key role
Lance_Reddick
Member of a monastic religious order
and lives in a monastery. A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation. The concept is ancient and can be seen in many religions, and in philosophy
Monk
Spiritual tradition of the Carmelite Order
itself but a path toward contemplation, union with God, and sanctification. Carmelite writers commonly present contemplation and apostolate as mutually
Carmelite_spirituality
Wild Out West 2016: Monk Fell On Me 2020: Unleashed Volumes 1-6 2006: Contemplation 2006: Part of the Whole 2007: Anxcity 2007: Hope in Forgotten Places
Mike_Garson_discography
Form of Buddhist meditation and contemplation
conducive to overcoming desire and lust. Along with cemetery contemplations such as the contemplation of the nine stages of decay, this type of meditation is
Patikulamanasikara
French Capuchin mystic and spiritual writer
solitude, mystical denudation, mental prayer, acquired and infused contemplation, the prayer of quiet, and the discernment of authentic and false passivity
Alexandrin_de_La_Ciotat
American filmmaker and YouTuber (born 1999)
Producer Editor Actor Notes Ref. 2019 Real World Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2020 Contemplation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes We Don't Feel Pain!! (we tried a ritual) Yes Yes
Curry_Barker
Traditional monastic practice
then its meaning is reflected upon. This is followed by prayer and contemplation on the Word of God. The focus of Lectio Divina is not a theological
Lectio_Divina
French Catholic spiritual writer and contemplative theologian (1627–1719)
interior prayer, especially the Pratique facile pour élever l’âme à la contemplation, a widely circulated guide to contemplative practice that initially
François_Malaval
Representations of the five qualities of the Adi-Buddha
In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, the Five Tathāgatas (Skt: पञ्चतथागत, pañcatathāgata); (Ch: 五方佛, Wǔfāngfó) or Five Wisdom Tathāgatas (Ch: 五智如来, Wǔzhì
Five_Tathāgatas
Mindfulness in Buddhism
of meditations are the contemplation of the body's anatomical parts, the contemplation of the elements, and the contemplation of a corpse in decay. Anālayo
Satipatthana
Spanish Carmelite mystic and saint (1515–1582)
examination of conscience and "spiritual self-concentration and inner contemplation, known in mystical nomenclature as oratio recollectionis". She also
Teresa_of_Ávila
Collection of short stories by Franz Kafka
Betrachtung (published in English as Meditation or Contemplation) is a collection of eighteen short stories by Franz Kafka written between 1904 and 1912
Contemplation (short story collection)
Contemplation_(short_story_collection)
Tradition of teachings in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism
from normative Vajrayāna practices, focusing instead on simple calming contemplations leading to a direct immersion in awareness. During the Tibetan renaissance
Dzogchen
Activity in Christianity
which someone begins the state of contemplation. In contemplative prayer, this activity is curtailed, so that contemplation has been described as "a gaze
Christian_prayer
School of Mahayana Buddhism established and practiced in China
authenticity of the Commentary on the Contemplation Sutra attributed to Zhiyi and differing understandings of contemplation. Key figures of the Song included
Tiantai
Buddhist sutta
The Upajjhatthana Sutta ("Subjects for Contemplation"), also known as the Abhiṇhapaccavekkhitabbaṭhānasutta in the Chaṭṭha Saṅgāyana Tipiṭaka, is a Buddhist
Upajjhatthana_Sutta
2021 Canadian film
La Contemplation du mystère is a Canadian drama film, directed by Albéric Aurtenèche and released in 2021. The film stars Emmanuel Schwartz as Éloi, a
La_Contemplation_du_mystère
School of Mahāyāna Buddhism
relies on three main Mahayana scriptures: the Sutra of Amitayus, the Contemplation Sutra and the Amitabha Sutra. The Pure Land tradition is primarily focused
Pure_Land_Buddhism
1993 book by Michel Maffesoli
The Contemplation of the World: Figures of Community Style (French: La Contemplation du monde. Figures du style communautaire) is a book by the French
The Contemplation of the World
The_Contemplation_of_the_World
Philosophical and spiritual question
The meaning of life can be derived from philosophical and religious contemplation of, and scientific inquiries about, existence, social ties, consciousness
Meaning_of_life
Suite for piano by Olivier Messiaen
The Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus ("Twenty Contemplations on the Infant Jesus") is a suite of 20 pieces for solo piano by the French composer Olivier
Vingt Regards sur l'Enfant-Jésus
Vingt_Regards_sur_l'Enfant-Jésus
Person who lives in seclusion from society
the ascetic eremitic life, the hermit seeks solitude for meditation, contemplation, prayer, self-awareness, and personal development on physical and mental
Hermit
Chinese school of Mahāyāna Buddhism
zuochan (meditation done in a sitting posture like the lotus position), contemplation of gong'ans and huatous as well as the nianfo (which usually involves
Chan_Buddhism
American rapper and actor (1971–1996)
2006 a classic album. Its singular poignance, through hurt and rage, contemplation and vendetta, resonate with many fans. According to George "Papa G"
Tupac_Shakur
Founder of Buddhism
dhyana-meditation, at least the stages two to four, which are said to be free of contemplation and reflection. Everything preceding the eighth part, i.e. right samadhi
The_Buddha
Italian mathematician and philanthropist (1718–1799)
pursuit and mystical contemplation, most notably in her essay Il cielo mistico (The Mystic Heaven). She saw the rational contemplation of God as a complement
Maria_Gaetana_Agnesi
Sculpture by Auguste Rodin
hand supporting his chin in a posture evocative of deep thought and contemplation. This universally recognized expression of "deep thought" has made the
The_Thinker
Religious and philosophical tradition
p. 393. ISBN 0-19-541521-3. OCLC 46661540. Hiram (1 April 2015). "Contemplations on the Tao Series". Society of Friends of Epicurus. Archived from the
Taoism
2007 studio album by Enslavement of Beauty
Mere Contemplations is the third album by extreme metal band Enslavement of Beauty from Norway. The album was released in 2007 by INRI Unlimited. All music
Mere_Contemplations
Concept in property law
blood relatives or at the time of marriage or as inheritance or in contemplation of death, it will not be taxable. In all other cases if the aggregate
Gift_(law)
Japanese Buddhist monk (942–1017)
in Amitabha's Pure Land, integrating practices like precepts, buddha contemplation, and the recitation of the nembutsu. Genshin's Ōjōyōshū is considered
Genshin
British politician (1912–1998)
impulse to escape from the nightmare of peace being dependent upon the contemplation of horrific and mutual carnage. Events have now so developed that this
Enoch_Powell
American author, clinical psychologist and former Trappist monk
Richard Rohr, he is a core faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition to hosting online and
James_Finley_(author)
Catholic religious tradition
apostolic thrust of his spirituality in his contemplation on "The Call of the Earthly King" and in his final contemplation with its focus on finding God in all
Ignatian_spirituality
Most populous city in Nigeria
centre. Now a tranquil place for individuals, visitors and collective contemplation, the park is open to the public daily. Today, Freedom Park has become
Lagos
Form of Christian interior and contemplative prayer
God through inward recollection, loving attention, meditation, and contemplation. It is distinguished from vocal prayer, which employs spoken or fixed
Mental_prayer
1860 novel by Wilkie Collins
Marian Halcombe in deep contemplation on Laura's fate while she feels confined in her own sickroom. Illustration by Thomas Eyre Macklin.
The_Woman_in_White_(novel)
2015 video game
suffering a severe headache, Natalia claims that Moira is dead. Episode 2 - Contemplation Claire and Moira meet up with their co-workers, Gabriel Chavez and Pedro
Resident_Evil:_Revelations_2
Branch of theology that explains mystical practices and states
practices such as contemplative prayer, called theoria from the Greek for contemplation. It can be contrasted to an extent with propositional theology e.g.
Mystical_theology
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
sphere, an emblem (also used by her daughter Elizabeth) representing contemplation of heavenly wisdom. Anne Boleyn's last words before her beheading were
Anne_Boleyn
Tradition in East Asian Buddhism
mind and expanding one's contemplation further and further outwards until it fills the entire universe. This contemplation of the Buddha's light leads
Huayan
Postulated primary cause of all activity in the universe
beautiful, indivisible, and contemplating only the perfect contemplation: self-contemplation. He also equates this concept with the active intellect. This
Unmoved_mover
US Congressional statement of policy
English Wikisource has original text related to this article: Iraq Liberation Act The Iraq Liberation Act of 1998 is a United States Congressional statement
Iraq_Liberation_Act
1522–1524 set of works by Ignatius of Loyola
spiritualia), composed 1522–1524, are a set of Christian meditations, contemplations, and prayers written by Ignatius of Loyola, a 16th-century Spanish Catholic
Spiritual_Exercises
Eastern Orthodox book of spiritual writings
Contemplation The First Stage of Contemplation The Second Stage of Contemplation The Third Stage of Contemplation The Fourth Stage of Contemplation The
Philokalia
Integrative theory of therapy
foreseeable future, and can be unaware that their behaviour is problematic" Contemplation ("getting ready") – "People are beginning to recognize that their behaviour
Transtheoretical_model
figures for the relationship between "science and power", as well as for "contemplation and utility" in science. [Before World War II] Oppenheimer’s reputation
Einstein–Oppenheimer relationship
Einstein–Oppenheimer_relationship
Medieval work of Christian mysticism
and though this may be a light and a part of contemplation, all the same, in the work of contemplation itself, it must be cast down and covered with
The_Cloud_of_Unknowing
Buddhist meditation of a decaying corpse
The contemplation of the nine stages of a decaying corpse is a Buddhist meditational practice in which the practitioner imagines or observes the gradual
Nine_stages_of_decay
Trade route in southern Mexico
offered at a state and federal level. Buenrostro added that there is contemplation for the construction of 2 industrial parks in the area of Tapachula
Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
Interoceanic_Corridor_of_the_Isthmus_of_Tehuantepec
Meditation aided by looking at the navel
Navel-gazing is the contemplation of one's navel as an aid to meditation. The word omphaloskepsis derives from the Ancient Greek words ὀμφᾰλός (omphalós
Navel_gazing
17th-century poem by Anne Bradstreet
"Contemplations" is a 17th-century poem by English colonist Anne Bradstreet. The poem's meaning is debated, with some scholars arguing that it is a Puritan
Contemplations_(poem)
American rock band
sessions were due to begin in October, Berry decided, after months of contemplation and discussions with Downs and Mills, to tell the rest of the band that
R.E.M.
American philosopher (1817–1862)
am, I would fain practice the yoga faithfully. The yogi, absorbed in contemplation, contributes in his degree to creation; he breathes a divine perfume
Henry_David_Thoreau
Efforts to prevent a person from suicide
Suicide intervention is a direct effort to prevent a person or persons from attempting suicide. Asking direct questions is a recommended first step in
Suicide_intervention
Training of the mind through meditation in Hinduism
Dhyāna (Sanskrit: ध्यानम्) in Hinduism means meditation and contemplation. Dhyana is taken up in Yoga practices, and is a means to samadhi and self-knowledge
Dhyana_in_Hinduism
Form of contemplative prayer in Christian mysticism
tradition. In Teresian spirituality it denotes an early stage of infused contemplation in which the will is peacefully and lovingly absorbed in God while the
Prayer_of_quiet
Lake in California and Nevada, United States
United States or any case filed under title 11, or in relation to or contemplation of any such matter or case, shall be fined under this title, imprisoned
Lake_Tahoe
the Sattipatthana Sutta's cemetery contemplations, and to contemplation of bodily repulsiveness), and contemplation of the four elements. According to
Buddhist_meditation
2020. Retrieved 2022-05-12. Pendle Hill Quaker Center for Study and Contemplation Google maps Dodson, Shirley (June 1, 2011). "Pendle Hill Timeline: 1915–2011"
Pendle Hill Quaker Center for Study and Contemplation
Pendle_Hill_Quaker_Center_for_Study_and_Contemplation
Early Christian and Jewish religious systems
One (epistrophe), retracing its steps through spiritual knowledge and contemplation.[clarification needed][citation needed] In many Gnostic systems, the
Gnosticism
Irish rock band
Earth", and "Please". Much of U2's songwriting and music is motivated by contemplations of loss and anguish, along with hopefulness and resilience, themes that
U2
17th-century Catholic movement in France
Meditation Lectio Divina Invoking of Mystic Saints Active asceticism Contemplation Hesychasm Jesus Prayer Quietism Stages of Christian perfection Hesychia
French_School_of_Spirituality
Sexual content in mainstream film
or suggested intention of the film maker is to induce philosophical contemplation concerning the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality and romantic
Sexual_content_in_film
1932 book by Ernest Hemingway
Spanish bullfighting, published in 1932. It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. While essentially a guide book, there
Death_in_the_Afternoon
Mahayana Buddhist practice focused on Amitābha Buddha
including: audible recitation of the name (明持), silent contemplation of the name (mòchí 默持), or contemplation accompanied by barely audible whispering of the
Nianfo
Hasidic Jewish dynasty
and Da'at (knowledge)—which reflects its emphasis on intellectual contemplation and kabbalistic theology. The name Lubavitch derives from the town of
Chabad
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
and idolatry prevalent in Mecca and seeking seclusion and spiritual contemplation, Muhammad retreated to the Cave of Hira in the mountain Jabal al-Nour
Islam
Buddhist meditation about death
expanded the meaning of 'maranasati' to include various visualization and contemplation techniques to meditate on the nature of death. The cultivation of Maranasati
Maraṇasati
1948 autobiography of Thomas Merton
Merton Genre Autobiography Publisher Harcourt Brace (1948) Publication date October 11, 1948 OCLC 385657 Followed by Seeds of Contemplation (1949)
The_Seven_Storey_Mountain
Colossal sculpture in New York Harbor
the human spirit" that "endures as a highly potent symbol—inspiring contemplation, debate and protest—of ideals such as liberty, peace, human rights,
Statue_of_Liberty
Qing dynasty Chinese Buddhist monk and Thirteenth Chinese Pure Land Patriarch
vow Bodhicitta Bodhisattva Precepts Buddha recollection Nianfo Buddha contemplation Devotion Liturgy Pūjā Circumambulation Butsudan Chanting Sutra copying
Shi_Yinguang
German and American historian and philosopher (1906–1975)
productive of her poetic output, such as In sich versunken (Lost in Self-Contemplation). Teachers After a year at Marburg, Arendt spent a semester at Freiburg
Hannah_Arendt
2019 film by Martin Scorsese
an interview with The Guardian, Scorsese mentioned that the original contemplation of this project started in the 1980s, stating: "Bob [De Niro] and I
The_Irishman
Quality that causes sexual feelings
is a quality that causes sexual feelings, as well as a philosophical contemplation concerning the aesthetics of sexual desire, sensuality, and romantic
Eroticism
Dutch painter and printmaker (1606–1669)
it was the famous ancient Greek painter Apelles who is depicted in contemplation by Rembrandt and not Aristotle. Another painting, Pilate Washing His
Rembrandt
Genre of Medieval and early Tudor drama
are personified vices and virtues: Pity, Perseverance, Imagination, Contemplation, Freewill, and Hickscorner. The French medieval morality play tradition
Morality_play
Type of Jewish mysticism
Kabbalistic debates about the relation of sephirot to God, they saw contemplation on the sephirot as a vehicle for prophecy. Judaism's ban on physical
Kabbalah
Church in Manhattan, New York
contemporary public chapel as "a sanctuary for spiritual renewal through contemplation of transformative art". It was conceived as an art gallery to house
Chapel_of_Sacred_Mirrors
Invocation or act that seeks to activate a rapport with a deity
traditions distinguish between contemplative and meditative prayer. Contemplation is a foundational type of prayer in the Catholic faith, but it's distinct
Prayer
Buildup to the November 1970 Mishima Incident
families. (Omitted) This was my place of training and also my place of contemplation. Here, I was taught the dignity and harshness of self-renunciation,
Prelude to the Mishima Incident
Prelude_to_the_Mishima_Incident
Deutsche Grammophon (DG). 15. Charles Ives The Unanswered Question (Two Contemplations) Orchestra: Orchestra of St. Luke’s. Conductor: John Adams. John Adams:
List of Private Passions episodes (2020–present)
List_of_Private_Passions_episodes_(2020–present)
American attorney and politician (born 1944)
during the incident. In September 2022, Gill agreed to an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, whereby all charges would be dismissed if he does not
Rudy_Giuliani
Portuguese-Dutch philosopher (1632–1677)
who lives in the present." (6.4311) "The contemplation of the world sub specie aeterni is its contemplation as a limited whole." (6.45) Spinoza's philosophy
Baruch_Spinoza
Catholic religious order
Discalced Carmelites. The heart of the Carmelite charism is prayer and contemplation. The quality of prayer determines the quality of the community life
Discalced_Carmelites
In the Eudemian Ethics (pictured), Aristotle maintained that the contemplation of beauty is unconnected with the activities of the flesh.
Rapture_(aesthetics)
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Contemplation, examination.
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Deep Contemplation; Reflection through Study
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Contemplation, Examination
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Victorious in contemplation, Meditative in God, Remembrance, Prayer, To achieve, Translated upon interpretation
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Contemplation of All
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Contemplation of Truth
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Contemplation, Examination
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Thought, Contemplation
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One who does contemplation
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Thought, Contemplation
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Three eyed, After Lord Shiva
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Luck; Flower; Dear One; Special
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Hebrew
(×”ï‹×©×Öµ×¢Ö·) Hebrew name HOWSHEA means "salvation." In the bible, this is the name of several characters, including the author of the Book of Hosea.
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n.
A doctrine, or scheme of things, which terminates in speculation or contemplation, without a view to practice; hypothesis; speculation.
n.
The act or practice of observing the stars with attention; contemplation of the stars as connected with astrology or astronomy.
a.
Favorable to study; suitable for thought and contemplation; as, the studious shade.
v. t.
To open, as anything covered or close; to lay open to view or contemplation; to bring out in all the details, or by successive development; to display; to disclose; to reveal; to elucidate; to explain; as, to unfold one's designs; to unfold the principles of a science.
v. i.
To pursue in thought; to carry in contemplation.
n.
The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.
n.
Mental view of anything in its various aspects and relations; contemplation; intellectual examination.
n.
That which is left, or which remains after the separation of a part, either in fact or in contemplation; remainder; residue.
n.
Result of meditation; thought or opinion after attentive consideration or contemplation; especially, thoughts suggested by truth.
a.
Existing only in contemplation of law; not capable of actual visible seizin or possession; not being an object of sense; intangible; -- opposed to corporeal.
v. i.
Mental occupation; absorbed or thoughtful attention; meditation; contemplation.
n.
A looking back on things past; view or contemplation of the past.
n.
The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard.
a.
Given to thought, or to the examination of subjects by contemplation; contemplative.
n.
To be absent in mind; to be so occupied in study or contemplation as not to observe passing scenes or things present; to be in a brown study.
n.
An intimate union of the soul with God in contemplation, -- an ideal of the Neoplatonists and of some Oriental mystics.
v. i.
To keep the mind in a state of contemplation; to dwell on anything in thought; to think seriously; to muse; to cogitate; to reflect.
n.
The state of holding something in the mind as a subject of contemplation, or of being inclined to reflect upon something; a state of consciousness; conviction; feeling; impression.
n.
The system of the Quietists, who maintained that religion consists in the withdrawal of the mind from worldly interests and anxieties and its constant employment in the passive contemplation of God and his attributes.
n.
Contemplation which abstracts the mind from passing scenes; absorbing thought; hence, absence of mind; a brown study.