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Meditation book Flashcards

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compassionate

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feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

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impermanence

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The doctrine asserts that all of conditioned existence, without exception, is “transient, evanescent, inconstant”.

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sutra

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is a Sanskrit word that means “string” or “thread”

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adept

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very skilled or proficient at something.

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condition

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have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something).

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apparent

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clearly visible or understood; obvious

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steady

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firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving.

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dignity

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the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.

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rigid

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unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible

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contemplative

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expressing or involving prolonged thought.

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nourishing

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containing substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

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furrow

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make a rut, groove, or trail in (the ground or the surface of something).

(with reference to the forehead or face) mark or be marked with lines or wrinkles caused by frowning, anxiety, or concentration.

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tingly

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causing or experiencing a slight prickling or stinging sensation

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tenderness

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gentleness and kindness; kindliness.

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pinpricks

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a prick caused by a pin.

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throb

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a steady pulsation.

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rapture

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a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

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superficial

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appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely

existing or occurring at or on the surface

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swirls

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move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.

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resentment

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bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

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meadow

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a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.

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doctrines

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a belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.

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transient

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent

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evanescent

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soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

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supreme

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highest in rank or authority.

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indignation

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anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment

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Aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination

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bliss

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perfect happiness; great joy.

29
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contentment

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a state of happiness and satisfaction

30
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recapitulates

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summarize and state again the main points of.

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dormant

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(of an animal) having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep.

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spaciousness

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containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large. occupying much space; vast. of a great extent or area; broad; large; great: the spacious prairies.

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entangle

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cause to become twisted together with or caught in.

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dissolve

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become or cause to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.

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sorrow

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a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune suffered by oneself or others.

36
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cease

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come or bring to an end

37
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chanting

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say or shout repeatedly in a sing-song tone

38
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condoning

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accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance.

39
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authentic

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of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.

40
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grief

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intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.

41
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platitudes

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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

42
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receptive

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willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.

43
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cynicism

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an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; scepticism.

44
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yearn

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have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

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neglect

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fail to care for properly.

46
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consciously

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in a deliberate and intentional way.

47
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unity

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the state of being united or joined as a whole.

48
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rote

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mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned

49
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cot

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a small bed with high barred sides for a baby or very young child.

50
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pulmonary

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relating to the lungs

51
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nourish

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keep (a feeling or belief) in one’s mind, typically for a long time.

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multitude

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a large number of people or things.

53
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transcience

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the state or fact of lasting only for a short time;

54
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solitude

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the state or situation of being alone.

55
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compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.

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perpetrated

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carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).

57
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alleviate

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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

58
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equanimity

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calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

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frantic

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distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion

60
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perseverance

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

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inclination

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a person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.

62
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secular

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not connected with religious or spiritual matters.

63
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distress

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extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

64
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disposition

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a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

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