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| + | [[beings]]: There are many different kinds of [[visible]] and {{Wiki|invisible}} [[beings]] in the [[universe]]. Some are [[visible]] to [[ordinary beings]] with the naked [[eye]] and some only with powerful microscopes. Some are only [[visible]] to very [[highly evolved beings]] or to those we consider to be “[[psychic]].” [[Beings]] are grouped into [[sentient beings]] or [[living beings]] that have [[consciousness]] and [[non-sentient beings]] that do not. In general, [[living beings]] can, in turn, be classed into two categories: [[living beings]] who are bound to [[samsara]] or the [[cycle of rebirth]] (ordinary [[beings]]) and {{Wiki|liberated}} or [[enlightened beings]] who are not who are also known as [[holy beings]] or “[[saints]].” | ||
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| + | See also; “[[celestial beings]].” | ||
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1. The state or quality of having [[existence]]. See Synonyms at [[existence]]. | 1. The state or quality of having [[existence]]. See Synonyms at [[existence]]. | ||
2. | 2. | ||
| − | a. Something, such as an [[object]], an idea, or a [[symbol]], that [[exists]], is thought to exist, or is represented as [[existing]]. | + | a. Something, such as an [[object]], an [[idea]], or a [[symbol]], that [[exists]], is [[thought]] to [[exist]], or is represented as [[existing]]. |
| − | b. The totality of all things that exist. | + | b. The {{Wiki|totality}} of all things that [[exist]]. |
3. | 3. | ||
| − | a. A person: "The artist after all is a solitary [[being]]" (Virginia Woolf). | + | a. A [[person]]: "The artist after all is a {{Wiki|solitary}} [[being]]" (Virginia Woolf). |
b. All the qualities constituting one that [[exists]]; the [[essence]]. | b. All the qualities constituting one that [[exists]]; the [[essence]]. | ||
| − | c. One's basic or essential nature; personality. | + | c. One's basic or [[essential]] [[nature]]; [[personality]]. |
1. the state or fact of [[existing]]; [[existence]] | 1. the state or fact of [[existing]]; [[existence]] | ||
| − | 2. [[essential]] nature; [[self]] she put her whole being into the part | + | 2. [[essential]] [[nature]]; [[self]] she put her whole being into the part |
| − | 3. something that exists or is thought to exist, esp something that cannot be assigned to any category a being from outer space | + | 3. something that [[exists]] or is [[thought]] to [[exist]], esp something that cannot be assigned to any category a being from outer [[space]] |
4. a [[person]]; [[human being]] | 4. a [[person]]; [[human being]] | ||
| − | 5. ([[Philosophy]]) (in the [[philosophy]] of Aristotle) actuality Compare becoming | + | 5. ([[Philosophy]]) (in the [[philosophy]] of {{Wiki|Aristotle}}) [[actuality]] Compare becoming |
| − | 1. the fact of existing; existence. | + | 1. the fact of [[existing]]; [[existence]]. |
| − | 2. conscious, mortal existence; [[life]]. | + | 2. [[conscious]], {{Wiki|mortal}} [[existence]]; [[life]]. |
| − | 3. [[essential]] [[substance]] or nature: the very core of my [[being]]. | + | 3. [[essential]] [[substance]] or [[nature]]: the very core of my [[being]]. |
| − | 4. something that exists: inanimate beings. | + | 4. something that [[exists]]: [[inanimate]] [[beings]]. |
5. a [[living thing]]. | 5. a [[living thing]]. | ||
6. a [[human being]]; [[person]]. | 6. a [[human being]]; [[person]]. | ||
| − | 7. (cap.) God. | + | 7. (cap.) [[God]]. |
8. Philos. [[absolute]] [[existence]] in a complete or perfect state; [[essence]]. | 8. Philos. [[absolute]] [[existence]] in a complete or perfect state; [[essence]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 23 March 2014
beings: There are many different kinds of visible and invisible beings in the universe. Some are visible to ordinary beings with the naked eye and some only with powerful microscopes. Some are only visible to very highly evolved beings or to those we consider to be “psychic.” Beings are grouped into sentient beings or living beings that have consciousness and non-sentient beings that do not. In general, living beings can, in turn, be classed into two categories: living beings who are bound to samsara or the cycle of rebirth (ordinary beings) and liberated or enlightened beings who are not who are also known as holy beings or “saints.”
See also; “celestial beings.”
1. The state or quality of having existence. See Synonyms at existence.
2.
a. Something, such as an object, an idea, or a symbol, that exists, is thought to exist, or is represented as existing.
b. The totality of all things that exist.
3.
a. A person: "The artist after all is a solitary being" (Virginia Woolf).
b. All the qualities constituting one that exists; the essence.
c. One's basic or essential nature; personality.
1. the state or fact of existing; existence
2. essential nature; self she put her whole being into the part
3. something that exists or is thought to exist, esp something that cannot be assigned to any category a being from outer space
4. a person; human being
5. (Philosophy) (in the philosophy of Aristotle) actuality Compare becoming
1. the fact of existing; existence.
2. conscious, mortal existence; life.
3. essential substance or nature: the very core of my being.
4. something that exists: inanimate beings.
5. a living thing.
6. a human being; person.
7. (cap.) God.
8. Philos. absolute existence in a complete or perfect state; essence.
human beings
beings.
