The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (1748 page)
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(Skt., ‘O
That Being’). Hindu sacred formula (
mantra
) often uttered at the beginning and the conclusion of prayers, or the recitation of a passage from the
Vedas
and other religious literature.
That Being’). Hindu sacred formula (mantra
) often uttered at the beginning and the conclusion of prayers, or the recitation of a passage from the
Vedas
and other religious literature.
Onanism
.
.
Coitus interruptus, unnatural sexual intercourse or masturbation. In the Jewish tradition, onanism is associated with the biblical figure Onan who was condemned by God for spilling his seed ‘on the ground’ (Genesis 38. 7–10).
Once-returner
(Buddhist close to enlightenment):
(Buddhist close to enlightenment):
GOne hand clapping
:
:
One-pointedness
(of mind):
(of mind):
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