Conceptual proliferation — In Buddhism, conceptual proliferation refers to conceptualization of the world through the use of ever expanding language and concepts. [1] The translation of papañca as conceptual proliferation was first made by Katukurunde Nanananda Thera in… … Wikipedia
Nuclear proliferation — World map with nuclear weapons development status represented by color. Five nuclear weapons states from the NPT … Wikipedia
Nibbana-The Mind Stilled — Nibbāna The Mind Stilled is the translation of a series of 33 sermons titled Nivane Niveema, delivered in Sinhala by Venerable Bhikkhu Katukurunde Ñāṇananda during the late 80 s early 90 s. The main focus of the sermons was on the psychological… … Wikipedia
Outline of Buddhism — See also: Index of Buddhism related articles Flag of Buddhism … Wikipedia
international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations. [1970 75] * * * Study of the relations of states with each other and with international organizations and certain subnational entities (e.g., bureaucracies and political… … Universalium
KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
nuclear weapon — an explosive device whose destructive potential derives from the release of energy that accompanies the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei. [1945 50] * * * or atomic weapon or thermonuclear weapon Bomb or other warhead that derives its force … Universalium
HEBREW LITERATURE, MODERN — definition and scope beginnings periodization … Encyclopedia of Judaism
anthropology — anthropological /an threuh peuh loj i keuhl/, anthropologic, adj. anthropologically, adv. /an threuh pol euh jee/, n. 1. the science that deals with the origins, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, and social customs… … Universalium
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium