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Maraṇasati (mindfulness of death, death awareness) is a Buddhist meditation practice of remembering (frequently keeping in mind) that death can strike at any time (AN 6.20), and that we should practice assiduously (appamada) and with urgency in every moment, even in the time it takes to draw one breath.
Amor fati. Amor fati is a Latin phrase that may be translated as "love of fate " or "love of one's fate". It is used to describe an attitude in which one sees everything that happens in one's life, including suffering and loss, as good or, at the very least, necessary. [1]
The dead teach the living: Used to justify dissections of human cadavers in order to understand the cause of death. mortuum flagellas: you are flogging a dead (man) From Gerhard Gerhards' (1466–1536) [better known as Erasmus] collection of annotated Adagia (1508). Criticising one who will not be affected in any way by the criticism. mos maiorum
Religious perspectives on tattooing. Tattoos hold rich historical and cultural significance as permanent markings on the body, conveying personal, social, and spiritual meanings. However, religious interpretations of tattooing vary widely, from acceptance and endorsement to strict prohibitions associating it with the desecration of the sacred ...
The holiday has roots in ancient pre-Hispanic Mexico/Mesoamerica, and is celebrated to honor and remember deceased loved ones. It is a vibrant and festive occasion that takes place annually on Nov ...
Originally an alchemical reference to the dead head or worthless residue left over from a reaction. Also used to refer to a freeloader or worthless element. Caritas Christi: The love of Christ: It implies a command to love as Christ loved. Motto of St. Francis Xavier High School located in West Meadowlark Park, Edmonton. Caritas Christi urget nos
The holiday's origins dates back thousands of years ago, but the theme remains the same: to remember those that died before us.
Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a time for the dearly departed to come back home and visit loved ones spiritually. It is also a time for the dead to feast on their favorite foods ...