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Why [[108]]? here are some of the answers: | Why [[108]]? here are some of the answers: | ||
− | 1. Astrologically, it is the combination of the 9 [[heavenly]] [[bodies]] (mainly | + | 1. [[Astrologically]], it is the combination of the 9 [[heavenly]] [[bodies]] (mainly {{Wiki|planets}} - {{Wiki|Sun}}, {{Wiki|Moon}}, {{Wiki|Mercury}}, {{Wiki|Venus}}, {{Wiki|Mars}}, {{Wiki|Jupiter}}, {{Wiki|Saturn}}, the [[North]] Node and the [[South]] Node.) with the 12 houses of the {{Wiki|Zodiac}}. 12 times 9 = [[108]]. On a more secret level, the number 9 is associated with {{Wiki|Saturn}} (Za Penpa) and you may have seen the 12 sets of {{Wiki|Saturn}} "[[magical]] squares" set around a [[Tibetan]] [[astrological]] chart. This is used to calculate [[Mewas]] and Parkas. There are [[108]] squares in the diagram below. |
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+ | There are also, in [[astrology]], the 27 [[Lunar Mansions]] (Jukar) and if one combines these with the 4 phases of the {{Wiki|Moon}}, that gives [[108]]. | ||
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− | In the [[Kalachakra]], these outer [[108]] are corresponded to the inner [[108]] major, secondary and tertiary channels deriving from the [[heart]] centre. | + | In the [[Kalachakra]], these outer [[108]] are corresponded to the inner [[108]] major, secondary and tertiary [[channels]] deriving from the [[heart]] centre. |
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+ | 2. In [[Buddhism]], it becomes the main number of possible [[experiences]]. It works like this - there are the [[six consciousnesses]] ([[seeing]], [[hearing]], {{Wiki|smelling}} , {{Wiki|tasting}}, [[physical]] [[sensation]] and [[mental]]). These can be either [[pleasant]], [[unpleasant]] or [[neutral]] so that makes | ||
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+ | 18 possibilities. There are the three times ({{Wiki|past}}, {{Wiki|present}} and {{Wiki|future}}) in which these can occur, so that makes 3 x 18 = 54. Then they can be either [[virtuous]] or [[non-virtuous]] = [[108]]. | ||
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3. Numerology. The number has fascinated {{Wiki|mathematicians}} all over the [[world]] because it is | 3. Numerology. The number has fascinated {{Wiki|mathematicians}} all over the [[world]] because it is | ||
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(1) multiplied by (2 x 2) multiplied by (3 x 3 x 3) ....one one, two twos and three threes. | (1) multiplied by (2 x 2) multiplied by (3 x 3 x 3) ....one one, two twos and three threes. | ||
− | 4. The {{Wiki|Greeks}}' famous [[beautiful]] architecture was based on a height-width relationship [[know]] as the "[[Golden Rule]]". You get this by taking two points [[108]] apart on a circle, joining them with a straight line and comparing that to the circumference of the circle. | + | |
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+ | 4. The {{Wiki|Greeks}}' famous [[beautiful]] [[architecture]] was based on a height-width relationship [[know]] as the "[[Golden Rule]]". You get this by taking two points [[108]] apart on a circle, joining them with a straight line and comparing that to the circumference of the circle. | ||
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5. The ancients didn't [[know]] all of the following, but by an incredible "coincidence" , | 5. The ancients didn't [[know]] all of the following, but by an incredible "coincidence" , | ||
− | the distance between the [[Earth]] and the {{Wiki|Sun}} is [[108]] times the Sun's | + | the distance between the [[Earth]] and the {{Wiki|Sun}} is [[108]] times the Sun's {{Wiki|diameter}}, |
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− | 6.This is more debatable. The [[Hindu]] pantheon of [[Gods]] is [[108]]: some [[people]] say that these were 'upgraded' by [[tantra]] to make [[108]] main [[deities]] in [[Buddhism]]. This is certainly why the [[Hindus]] think it is a holy number. Of course, the [[deities]] are representations of [[cosmic]] realites, so we come back to the inner channels and the outer [[cosmos]]. | + | the distance between the [[Earth]] and the {{Wiki|Moon}} is [[108]] times the [[Moon's]] {{Wiki|diameter}} and also |
+ | the {{Wiki|diameter}} of the {{Wiki|Sun}} is [[108]] times that of the [[Earth]]. | ||
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+ | Just by coincidence, the {{Wiki|radius}} of the {{Wiki|Moon}} is [[108]] {{Wiki|miles}}. | ||
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+ | 6.This is more debatable. The [[Hindu]] {{Wiki|pantheon}} of [[Gods]] is [[108]]: some [[people]] say that these were 'upgraded' by [[tantra]] to make [[108]] main [[deities]] in [[Buddhism]]. This is certainly why the [[Hindus]] think it is a {{Wiki|holy}} number. Of course, the [[deities]] are {{Wiki|representations}} of [[cosmic]] realites, so we come back to the [[inner channels]] and the outer [[cosmos]]. | ||
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{{Wiki|Mathematical}} &[[Scientific]] {{Wiki|Data}} for above | {{Wiki|Mathematical}} &[[Scientific]] {{Wiki|Data}} for above | ||
Distance between [[earth]] and {{Wiki|sun}} = [[108]] times sun-diameter | Distance between [[earth]] and {{Wiki|sun}} = [[108]] times sun-diameter | ||
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[[File:Astrologystern.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | [[File:Astrologystern.jpg|thumb|250px|]] | ||
− | The diameter of the {{Wiki|Sun}} has not been easy for [[scientists]] to measure. These are the numbers: | + | The {{Wiki|diameter}} of the {{Wiki|Sun}} has not been easy for [[scientists]] to [[measure]]. These are the numbers: |
− | -1,392,000 km ("{{Wiki|Sun}}" Columbia Electronic {{Wiki|Encyclopedia}}. 6th ed. Columbia University Press, 2003) | + | |
+ | -1,392,000 km ("{{Wiki|Sun}}" [[Columbia]] Electronic {{Wiki|Encyclopedia}}. 6th ed. {{Wiki|Columbia University Press}}, 2003) | ||
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- 1,400,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N. and Spaulding, Nancy E. [[Earth]] [[Science]]. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell Company, 1999) | - 1,400,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N. and Spaulding, Nancy E. [[Earth]] [[Science]]. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell Company, 1999) | ||
− | - 1,390,000 km (The Amazing Structure of the {{Wiki|Sun}}. National Aeronautics and [[Space]] Administration (NASA), 2003) | + | |
+ | - 1,390,000 km (The Amazing Structure of the {{Wiki|Sun}}. National Aeronautics and [[Space]] Administration ({{Wiki|NASA}}), 2003) | ||
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- 1,380,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N., and Nancy E. Spaulding. Heath [[Earth]] [[Science]]. Lexington, MA: Heath, 1994: 398.) | - 1,380,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N., and Nancy E. Spaulding. Heath [[Earth]] [[Science]]. Lexington, MA: Heath, 1994: 398.) | ||
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1 AU = 149,597,870.691 kilometers | 1 AU = 149,597,870.691 kilometers | ||
− | Even though this is the number given there are multiple places where variability gets into the numbers. One way is the elliptical orbit of the [[earth]] around the {{Wiki|Sun}}. | + | Even though this is the number given there are multiple places where variability gets into the numbers. One way is the elliptical {{Wiki|orbit}} of the [[earth]] around the {{Wiki|Sun}}. |
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Perihelion: 147.5 million km, about January 4th | Perihelion: 147.5 million km, about January 4th | ||
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Aphelion 152.6 million km, about July 4th (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast04jan_1.htm) | Aphelion 152.6 million km, about July 4th (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast04jan_1.htm) | ||
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Findings: | Findings: | ||
− | Taking the mean distance between the [[earth]] and the {{Wiki|Sun}} ( 149,597,870.691 km) and dividing it by the most commonly used diameter of the {{Wiki|Sun}} (1,392,000 km) the result is 107.46973469181034482758620689655. | + | Taking the mean distance between the [[earth]] and the {{Wiki|Sun}} ( 149,597,870.691 km) and dividing it by the most commonly used {{Wiki|diameter}} of the {{Wiki|Sun}} (1,392,000 km) the result is 107.46973469181034482758620689655. |
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− | Moons diameter is: 3,474.8 km (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth) | + | |
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+ | 2. Distance between [[earth]] and {{Wiki|moon}} = [[108]] times moon-diameter | ||
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+ | Moons {{Wiki|diameter}} is: 3,474.8 km (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth) | ||
Distance from [[earth]] to the {{Wiki|Moon}}: | Distance from [[earth]] to the {{Wiki|Moon}}: | ||
− | Again the Moons rotation is elliptical and not an exact circle. But Apollo 11 astronauts put mirrors on the {{Wiki|Moon}} and lasers [[measure]] the amount of [[time]] it takes for the [[light]] to reflect, this gives measurements with accuracy up to a few inches at any given [[time]]. | + | Again the Moons rotation is elliptical and not an exact circle. But {{Wiki|Apollo}} 11 {{Wiki|astronauts}} put mirrors on the {{Wiki|Moon}} and lasers [[measure]] the amount of [[time]] it takes for the [[light]] to reflect, this gives measurements with accuracy up to a few inches at any given [[time]]. |
Perigree 363,300 km | Perigree 363,300 km | ||
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Findings: | Findings: | ||
− | Taking the mean distance from the {{Wiki|Moon}} to the [[Earth]] (384,400 km) and dividing it by the Moons diameter (3,474.8 km) results in 110.62507194658685391965005180154. | + | Taking the mean distance from the {{Wiki|Moon}} to the [[Earth]] (384,400 km) and dividing it by the Moons {{Wiki|diameter}} (3,474.8 km) results in 110.62507194658685391965005180154. |
− | 3. Diameter of the {{Wiki|sun}} = [[108]] times the [[earth]] diameter | + | 3. Diameter of the {{Wiki|sun}} = [[108]] times the [[earth]] {{Wiki|diameter}} |
− | The diameter of the [[earth]] is: Equatorial diameter 12,756.28 km | + | The {{Wiki|diameter}} of the [[earth]] is: Equatorial {{Wiki|diameter}} 12,756.28 km |
− | Polar diameter 12,713.56 km | + | Polar {{Wiki|diameter}} 12,713.56 km |
− | Mean diameter 12,742.02 km | + | Mean {{Wiki|diameter}} 12,742.02 km |
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− | The angle of [[108]] has a unique property: the ratio between the straight line uniting two points at [[108]] from each other on a circles circumference (in effect one of the sides of a 10-pointed star) and the radius of that circle equals the Golden Section. Likewise, the inside of every angle of a pentagon measures [[108]], and the pentagon is a veritable [[embodiment]] of the Golden Section, e.g. the ratio between a side of the 5-pointed star and a side of the pentagon is the Golden Section. So, there is an intimate link between the number [[108]] and the Golden Section. | + | The angle of [[108]] has a unique property: the ratio between the straight line uniting two points at [[108]] from each other on a circles circumference (in effect one of the sides of a 10-pointed [[star]]) and the {{Wiki|radius}} of that circle equals the Golden Section. Likewise, the inside of every angle of a pentagon measures [[108]], and the pentagon is a veritable [[embodiment]] of the Golden Section, e.g. the ratio between a side of the 5-pointed [[star]] and a side of the pentagon is the Golden Section. So, there is an intimate link between the number [[108]] and the Golden Section. |
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Why 108? here are some of the answers:
1. Astrologically, it is the combination of the 9 heavenly bodies (mainly planets - Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, the North Node and the South Node.) with the 12 houses of the Zodiac. 12 times 9 = 108. On a more secret level, the number 9 is associated with Saturn (Za Penpa) and you may have seen the 12 sets of Saturn "magical squares" set around a Tibetan astrological chart. This is used to calculate Mewas and Parkas. There are 108 squares in the diagram below.
There are also, in astrology, the 27 Lunar Mansions (Jukar) and if one combines these with the 4 phases of the Moon, that gives 108.
In the Kalachakra, these outer 108 are corresponded to the inner 108 major, secondary and tertiary channels deriving from the heart centre.
2. In Buddhism, it becomes the main number of possible experiences. It works like this - there are the six consciousnesses (seeing, hearing, smelling , tasting, physical sensation and mental). These can be either pleasant, unpleasant or neutral so that makes
18 possibilities. There are the three times (past, present and future) in which these can occur, so that makes 3 x 18 = 54. Then they can be either virtuous or non-virtuous = 108.
3. Numerology. The number has fascinated mathematicians all over the world because it is
(1) multiplied by (2 x 2) multiplied by (3 x 3 x 3) ....one one, two twos and three threes.
4. The Greeks' famous beautiful architecture was based on a height-width relationship know as the "Golden Rule". You get this by taking two points 108 apart on a circle, joining them with a straight line and comparing that to the circumference of the circle.
5. The ancients didn't know all of the following, but by an incredible "coincidence" ,
the distance between the Earth and the Sun is 108 times the Sun's diameter,
the distance between the Earth and the Moon is 108 times the Moon's diameter and also
the diameter of the Sun is 108 times that of the Earth.
Just by coincidence, the radius of the Moon is 108 miles.
6.This is more debatable. The Hindu pantheon of Gods is 108: some people say that these were 'upgraded' by tantra to make 108 main deities in Buddhism. This is certainly why the Hindus think it is a holy number. Of course, the deities are representations of cosmic realites, so we come back to the inner channels and the outer cosmos.
Mathematical &Scientific Data for above
Distance between earth and sun = 108 times sun-diameter
The diameter of the Sun has not been easy for scientists to measure. These are the numbers:
-1,392,000 km ("Sun" Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia. 6th ed. Columbia University Press, 2003)
- 1,400,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N. and Spaulding, Nancy E. Earth Science. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell Company, 1999)
- 1,390,000 km (The Amazing Structure of the Sun. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), 2003)
- 1,380,000 km (Namowitz, Samuel N., and Nancy E. Spaulding. Heath Earth Science. Lexington, MA: Heath, 1994: 398.)
The distance between the earth and the Sun is called an Astrological Unit (AU).
1 AU = 149,597,870.691 kilometers
Even though this is the number given there are multiple places where variability gets into the numbers. One way is the elliptical orbit of the earth around the Sun.
Perihelion: 147.5 million km, about January 4th
Aphelion 152.6 million km, about July 4th (http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2001/ast04jan_1.htm)
Findings:
Taking the mean distance between the earth and the Sun ( 149,597,870.691 km) and dividing it by the most commonly used diameter of the Sun (1,392,000 km) the result is 107.46973469181034482758620689655.
2. Distance between earth and moon = 108 times moon-diameter
Moons diameter is: 3,474.8 km (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth)
Distance from earth to the Moon:
Again the Moons rotation is elliptical and not an exact circle. But Apollo 11 astronauts put mirrors on the Moon and lasers measure the amount of time it takes for the light to reflect, this gives measurements with accuracy up to a few inches at any given time.
Perigree 363,300 km
Apogee 405,500 km
Mean Distance 384,400 km (http://www.freemars.org/jeff/planets/Luna/Luna.htm)
Findings:
Taking the mean distance from the Moon to the Earth (384,400 km) and dividing it by the Moons diameter (3,474.8 km) results in 110.62507194658685391965005180154.
3. Diameter of the sun = 108 times the earth diameter
The diameter of the earth is: Equatorial diameter 12,756.28 km
Polar diameter 12,713.56 km
Mean diameter 12,742.02 km
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The angle of 108 has a unique property: the ratio between the straight line uniting two points at 108 from each other on a circles circumference (in effect one of the sides of a 10-pointed star) and the radius of that circle equals the Golden Section. Likewise, the inside of every angle of a pentagon measures 108, and the pentagon is a veritable embodiment of the Golden Section, e.g. the ratio between a side of the 5-pointed star and a side of the pentagon is the Golden Section. So, there is an intimate link between the number 108 and the Golden Section.